Category : TJHN Originals
The Pre Draft Combine Advantage
The Pre Draft Combine is the only event in North America that can guarantee your information gets to every junior league that holds a draft....
A Fathers Letter To His Son At The End Of His Junior Hockey Career – Must Read For Hockey Parents And Players
This letter was sent to us by a player who received it from his Father, and was originally published nearly four years ago. The player said...
NCAA Hockey Saved In Alaska – For Now
It was only a few months ago when the news broke that both the University of Alaska – Anchorage and Fairbanks were on the verge...
An Advisers Life – When You Cant Figure Out The Problem The Problem Is Probably You
I decided to write today after getting calls from a few parents yesterday. Both sets of parents looking to fire their current adviser and hire...
2016 NOVEMBER COMBINED TIER II NORTH AMERICAN TEAM RANKINGS
This combined rankings feature will regularly be available the first Wednesday of each month during the season. There are no honorable mentions, and whether or...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – When Parents Become Just As Guilty As Teams By Ignoring Player Safety
So much has been said these day about player safety that it has become a very hot discussion item. Hits to the head, fighting, and...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Parent Company Of Bauer Files Bankruptcy
Ummmmmmm yeah, so it seems as though a Federal Investigation for Fraud and Stock manipulation isn’t too good for business. Need a refresher? How about...
The Death Pool – Could Major Junior Hockey As We Know It Be Nearing The End?
Yeah, this aint some Halloween trick kids. And I know all those boys in Major Junior up north aint gonna think this is some treat...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Neil Joynt Found Guilty In Sexual Assault Case
Yeah well that didn’t take too long did it? A whole ten hours spent deliberating by the jury. Yep, it only took ten hours to...
An Advisers Life – Are You Hiring A Thoroughbred Or A Donkey?
Let me begin by saying I am not an equestrian expert. Nor do I have anything for or against any type of horses, or donkeys...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Former OHL Player Sentenced To Prison On Sexual Assault
Anyone who reads TJHN on a regular basis knows that we got no forgiveness for sexual predators. No breaks will ever be given here for...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Coaches Blocking Call Ups
Happy Wednesday boys and girls. Yeah well its a happy Wednesday if you’re playing Tier II or higher isn’t it. I mean you got the...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Neil Joynt Sexual Assault Trial Finally Begins
Its been more than two years. That’s right, about two and a half freakin years for the Canadian justice system to finally put accused sexual...
USA Hockey Tier III Rule Change Proposal – Standard Minimum Roster Size For All Tier III Games
It is time for the lip service regarding player safety to end. It is time for USA Hockey, to get serious about enacting and enforcing...
An Advisers Life – When Arrogance Gets In The Way Of Growth And Success
As an Adviser, I really get to see it all. Great competition, great leadership, skillful innovation, and the humility to understand when someone invents a...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – High Maintenance Players And Parents
I apologize for my absence these last few week. I have been out scouting the Midget and Junior showcases as we prepare for the great...
2016 October Combined Tier II North American Team Rankings
This combined rankings feature will regularly be available the first Wednesday of each month during the season. There are no honorable mentions, and whether or...
The Death Pool – Special Report – NCPHL Another One Bites The Dust
Oh hell yeah mommies and daddies! Its another beautiful fall Thursday morning, and life is good. I should qualify that and say its good for me...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Beware Of Improper NCAA Claims And Actions By Advisers, Companies And Camps
Now, those of you expecting my usual schtick here concerning false claims being made by certain companies, and improper actions being taken that are direct...
Another Example Of How An NCAA Verbal Commitment Means So Little To Schools
Sometimes we all shake our heads wondering why someone does something. In sport, we do it when coaches make play calls or substitutions that make...