Season 5 begins with an important pre-season look at how contact and checking need to be taught to take it beyond the confines of the current checking clinic module. Richard and Dean examine an approach using spectrums of skill for different ages and levels of play, built within the current four-stage checking progression espoused by Hockey Canada. Those who'd like a copy of the spectrums diagram should email Richard: Richard(at)grassrootsminorhockey.com Contact: richard(at)grassrootsmino...