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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: Serious stick-handling

Broadcast Date: Dec. 5, 1976

Anyone can master puck control — it just takes practice and lots of it, Howie Meeker says in this stick-handling episode. First, make sure the grip is right and "squeeze that stick until the sawdust comes out of it." Next, roll the wrists to move the puck. Three drills help cement the lesson, including a Russian drill that teaches kids to go down on one knee and stick handle in for a shot. Oh, and in case you missed Meeker's earlier advice, "cut the gall-darn sticks!"

Howie Meeker Hockey School: Serious stick-handling

• Howie Meeker was a television analyst for the famed Canada-Soviet series in 1972 and during that series came to respect the Russian emphasis on skills training for young skaters. According to a 1973 Toronto Star article, Meeker praised the Russian model and said Canada should do something similar. "We need organized skill training, not organized leagues," Meeker told sports reporter Frank Orr.

Howie Meeker Hockey School: Serious stick-handling

Medium: Television

Program: Howie Meeker Hockey School

Broadcast Date: Dec. 5, 1976


Host: Howie Meeker

Duration: 11:10

Last updated:
April 4, 2008


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MediaTitle and dateDescription
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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