Hockey Strategies/Skills Books

[RattleYourSabre]

I know the basics of hockey, but I love the game and want to learn more about it. I am a football (American) coach at the high school level and study the game in detail. Hockey is a great sport, but I'd like to be able to watch the Sabres and know more about the strategies and intricate details of how/what is going on on the ice.

Some day, maybe I could play a little as well... (recreationally in local leagues or just shoot arounds at the local rink)

There is a Hockey for Dummies book as well as a Coaching Hockey for Dummies Book that I saw, but I figured I'd check with people who would know much more about this topic before purchasing.

Thanks for any help!

 

[sanityplease]

USA Hockey & Hockey Canada websites cover from learning to skate to advanced game strategies.

 

[RattleYourSabre]

Thanks. Are there any actual print books that you'd recommend? I might be old school but I like having the physical media in front of me.

 

[sanityplease]

USA hockey CEP (coaching education program) printed manuals can be ordered online, not sure if I'm allowed to provide links on this forum.

The strategies/techniques/drills that USA hockey & hockey Canada use are current. There is a ridiculous amount of very advanced information there. As a US football coach, you'd appreciate how advanced the official coaching training network has become in the US.

The hockey & coaching for dummies books are probably fine as a start, but likely won't go into much detail about most topics.