Category : TJHN Originals
The Death Pool – Special Report – The Met League Is Officially Dead, Merges Remaining Teams Under NA3HL Umbrella
Oh yeah kids, we are continuing on with that special time of year. Mergers and acquisitions, expansions and contractions. Just enough to keep all your...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – Eight Things Successful Players Do
To be sure, every successful hockey player has similar personality trait. They come across different at time, but they always have these same trait. I...
Tony Granato To Be Named Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach
Multiple sources are reporting that Wisconsin Badgers Alumni Tony Granato, will be named as head coach of the hockey program. Granato will replace Mike Eaves...
Big Ten Hockey Rule Change Proposal Suffers Critical Loss
As many readers know, TJHN has made no secret of not supporting the Big Ten proposal to penalize players who take more time developing before...
An Advisers Life – Why I do The Job
Several times over the last few weeks I have had parents and players ask me the same question in several different ways. Basically they are...
The Death Pool – Special Report – PEAC Academy Folds
Oh hell yeah kids, its not even the end of March and we got us a body on the floor! Clean up on aisle seven,...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – Leave Your Ego At The Door
There is a difference between being an ego maniac and confident player. To be sure, every player need to be confident in his ability in...
The Death Pool – USPHL Premiere Boots Two Teams Out
Ahhhhhh yes. It is the official start of silly season. Its the fist day of Spring, so all the morons are now free to run wild in...
Carson Knop And His Quest For An NCAA D-1 Opportunity
The road to playing NCAA hockey is a long one. It usually begins at five. Meaning it begins at five years old, and many times...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Marquette Royales Fire Head Coach After Not Paying All Year
Oh hell yeah kids, its coach firing, team expansion, and team folding time! I love spring and summer. Seriously, people would be shocked at all...
Victory Honda Midget Major And Minor Dominate In Michigan State Playoffs
Midget AAA hockey in Michigan is highly competitive on the ice and when it comes to NCAA and Junior Hockey recruiting. Every year players from...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – Pressure To Sign Early Tier III Contract
So, many of you are now signing up for camps and showcases. Many have asked what to do, where to go, and how it all...
The Death Pool – False Commitment And Development Claims Lead To False Promises
Oh yeah kids, its another beautiful Monday morning. Playoffs are either in full swing, or ending for many leagues which means recruiting season is already...
The Rising Cost Of Playing Hockey Is Driving Families Away
Horse racing used to be commonly referred to as “the sport of kings”. Only the wealthy and upwardly mobile could participate in ownership or competition...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – Players And Parents Trying To Rush The Development Process
So much time spent as a player. The practice, the games, the watching of other games of your hockey idols as you grow up. How much...
The Death Pool – Misleading And Deceptive Team Tryout And Showcase Advertising
Ohhhhhhh snap kids, we are gonna piss off some people today! No better way to make a Monday really feel like a Monday than to...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Another Player Charged With Assault And Stupid Players Should Start Carrying Bail Money
Oh hell yeah kids, I am about to get my Friday on if you know what I am saying! Got some scouting on schedule, and...
Hockey Mom Chronicles – Season In Review
It is hard to believe the season is coming to an end. Some teams are completely done for the season, some end this weekend and...
Special Report – Big Ten NCAA Hockey Rule Change Proposal Update – Poll Included
Many people have been emailing us at TJHN asking for updates on the Big Ten proposal made to the NCAA that would penalize players who...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Amateur Advisers Ruining Player Careers
Hey kids, just wanted to stop by real quick and drop a little knowledge on you before I hit the road for the weekend. Yep,...