Western Collegiate Hockey Association

The WCHA Coaches' Corner is a unique opportunity for students, fans and young coaches at all levels of ice hockey to gain a better understanding of hockey through the expertise of Western Collegiate Hockey Association-member coaches.

Over the course of the season, the WCHA Coaches' Corner at wcha.cstv.com will present instructional information, philosophy, systems of play, and strategies of on-ice game situations. Many different subjects will be introduced in order to assist you in gaining a better understanding of how the game is played in the WCHA.

There is a tremendous amount of experience and expertise among the coaching staffs of our league-member teams. We hope you enjoy this 'behind the scenes' look into the programs of the WCHA and find the WCHA Coaches' Corner both an educational and useful tool.

  • Stickwork by Kevin Patrick  
  • Shot Blocking by Mark Osiecki  
  • Practice Plan Preparation by Jackie Barto