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Howie Meeker Hockey School

Howie Meeker Hockey School changed the way kids learned Canada's game. From 1973 to 1977, CBC Television captured the lessons and spirit of the school with four seasons of Howie Meeker Hockey School aired on the full network. Truly one of the greats of the game, the former Toronto Maple Leaf brought his incredible knowledge of hockey and endless enthusiasm as a coach to players, coaches and fans across the country. In 15 minute-long episodes, Meeker puts a class of young skaters in St. John's through their paces, teaching the fundamental skills needed to play hockey. The CBC Digital Archives spotlights 19 full episodes spanning all four seasons.
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Howie Meeker Hockey School: A new season, new skills

Broadcast Date: Sept. 20, 1974

"When thought waves are involved in performing the skills … the boy is not ready to play hockey," says Howie Meeker in the opener of his second season on CBC Television. Surveying the year ahead, Meeker keeps the focus on basic skills, but the lessons aren't just for the kids. Coaches also come in for some instruction — and ribbing — from the spry, no-nonsense coach. In a quick lesson on checking, Meeker even takes a tumble to illustrate his point.

Howie Meeker Hockey School: A new season, new skills

• In this clip, Howie Meeker says it's possible to teach any boy to "pass as well as Big Gordie," a reference to Hall of Famer Gordie Howe. Also known as Mr. Hockey, Howe played professional hockey for more than 35 years, including an astonishing 25-year career with the Detroit Red Wings.

• Meeker and Howe played against each other throughout Meeker’s career, including the Stanley Cup finals between the Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1948 and 1949. Toronto prevailed in both series. In 1972, the Red Wings retired Howe's number (9) and he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

• In the opening of this episode, Meeker emphasizes the importance of sticking to basics by recalling that "the Russians came over and taught us a lesson." The reference is, of course, to the 1972 Canada-Russia hockey series. In that match-up, Canada expected to walk all over the Russian hockey team, but instead lost three of the first five games, winning the series only in an eighth game cliffhanger. For more on one of the greatest hockey battles of all time, check out the CBC Digital Archives topic Canada-Soviet Hockey Series, 1972.

Howie Meeker Hockey School: A new season, new skills

Medium: Television

Program: Howie Meeker Hockey School

Broadcast Date: Sept. 20, 1974


Host: Howie Meeker

Duration: 11:11

Last updated:
April 4, 2008


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Television
11:10 		Feb. 13, 1977
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Offence one-on-one 		Mind over matter makes a forward almost unstoppable, says Howie Meeker.
Television
11:10 		Jan. 30, 1977
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Deft defence 		On defence, Howie Meeker shows the kids how to get their man almost every time.
Television
11:04 		Jan. 23, 1977
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Perfecting the pass-and-shoot 		Howie Meeker teaches a complex pass-and-shoot drill to get some mental exercise into the game too.
Television
11:04 		Dec. 5, 1976
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Puck control and the snapshot 		Puck control makes passing a cinch, just in time for a shooting lesson from Guy Lafleur.
Television
11:10 		Dec. 5, 1976
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Serious stick-handling 		Stick-handling starts with grip and just the right wrist action, says Howie Meeker.
Television
11:12 		Nov. 28, 1976
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Stick tricks 		Get a hockey stick that matches the player, especially in length and personality.
Television
11:10 		Oct. 17, 1976
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Mobility on skates 		Drills to unlock the hips give skaters mobility and power.
Television
11:04 		Dec. 5, 1975
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Puck control and the snapshot 		Puck control makes passing a cinch, just in time for a shooting lesson from Guy Lafleur.
Television
11:04 		Dec. 5, 1975
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Puck control and the snapshot 		Puck control makes passing a cinch, just in time for a shooting lesson from Guy Lafleur.
Television
11:04 		Nov. 28, 1975
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Drills for skills 		Power and mobility on skates comes from the skills developed with the right drills.
Television
11:10 		Nov. 2, 1975
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Blue line stand 		Howie Meeker shows defencemen how to cut off the attacker on the forward rush.
Television
11:10 		March 14, 1975
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Smart forechecking 		Forechecking is as much about brains as it is about brawn.
Television
11:10 		March 7, 1975
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Checking for forwards 		Forwards get a lesson in one of their most important jobs: offensive checking.
Television
11:10 		Dec. 6, 1974
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Goalie skills-building 		Good goaltending starts with solid skating built on balance and coordination.
Television
11:10 		Dec. 6, 1974
Howie Meeker Hockey School: Goalie skills-building 		Good goaltending starts with solid skating built on balance and coordination.
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