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1/3 Watching a young skilled player hesitate raises a lot of questions and concerns, Is it a processing issue? Are they trying to make the perfect play? Are they scared to make a mistake? Skill is skill, but understanding how to apply their skill to the game is another

The @QMJHL defenceman no one is talking about, Max Vilen continues to impact the @monctonwildcats success #TQS #InFocus @_Neutral_Zone 📸 @danielstlouis62 firstdownsportspodcast.com/2026/04/14/und…

3/3 Every player wants to know where they stand and what to do to get better, Hesitation is something a player has to get pass to reach their full potential, Great coaches identify issues, help the player adapt, cope and promote instinctual style of play

2/3 Hockey sense can be taught thinking the game and using their instincts should be something coaches emphasize and reinforce, Perhaps the scariest aspect when seeing skilled players hesitate is seeing the player receive no in-game feedback or correction from the coach

1/3 Watching a young skilled player hesitate raises a lot of questions and concerns, Is it a processing issue? Are they trying to make the perfect play? Are they scared to make a mistake? Skill is skill, but understanding how to apply their skill to the game is another

Players that receive little to no feedback often have no idea where they stand, they start to question every aspect of their performance, value and role on the team #CommunicationMatters

@mikecommito Horty

Favourite Bruin who also played for the Blue Jackets?

Wishing Dylan all of the best with the @MarinersOfMaine, Dylan had a great rookie camp with the #NHLBruins this year, Ultimate competitor and do just about anything to help a teammate or help the team win!

@mikecommito Ironically we were heading home to NB after being in Boston to see the B’s and ran into Ken at the Bangor Mall, We recognized him right away I was reluctant to go say hello, but my brother went over! What a great guy!

Favourite Bruin who also played for the Bolts?

Three players are the subject of this @_Neutral_Zone Parking Lot Postgame on Game 1 between the @monctonwildcats and @ForeursVD @QMJHL

Thrilled to have another opportunity to preview the 2nd round between @ForeursVD and @monctonwildcats @QMJHL on @cbcradio with host @CBCKhalilAkhtar @_Neutral_Zone cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

This is amazing news! Huddy has worked his ass off to get these types of opportunities, Best of luck @Jacob_Hudson you were born to wear the Black and Gold! @monctonwildcats

Round 2! @monctonwildcats vs @ForeursVD @QMJHL Playoffs On paper it might not appear to be a big test for the Wildcats, but anything can happen, Going live on @cbcradio at 6:40 @_Neutral_Zone

We can only hope that the people that went through tough times or experienced awful hockey culture, conditions and environments this season will have a great experience next year, and that they can rediscover their passion for the game that was tested during their “hell year”

It’s Test Time for the @monctonwildcats and the @ForeursVD @QMJHL @_Neutral_Zone #TQS #TheQuickShift #InFocus 📸 @danielstlouis62 firstdownsportspodcast.com/2026/04/09/its…

The door of opportunity usually slams shut on young players due to resume or the extra “A” vs sheer talent and intangibles they bring, Players that are deserving of a chance get labeled by their past instead of what they can bring in the present and future

Saw a post comparing Morgan Geekie to Jonathan Cheechoo with a negative tone Cheechoo played 560 games, worked his ass off for 4 seasons in the AHL to try to get back, Geekie is coming into his own, comparisons are one thing, but when they imply negative things that’s not right

@mikecommito Sammy!

Favourite Bruin who also played for the Canes?

Game 7's Anyone? Not 1, Not 2, But 3 Game 7's Tonight in the @QMJHL Here’s Preview and Predictions @quebec_remparts vs @IslandersHKY @PhoenixSherbroo vs @Cataractes_Shaw @OlympiquesGAT vs @HuskiesRn @_Neutral_Zone #TheQuickShift #InFocus firstdownsportspodcast.com/2026/04/07/gam…

Everyone talks about “winning” as the only measuring stick when it comes to “successful programs” Does Winning Banners = Development Can you do both? Did every player improve throughout the yr and time with the program? Are players prepared to make the jump to the next level?

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