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Cision Canada
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Cision Canada
Gift Of The Game Launches Exclusive Training Platform Featuring PWHL Champion Taylor Heise and Hockey Hall of Famer Duncan Keith
New on-demand lessons connect young players to the champions they admire CALGARY, AB, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Aspiring hockey players across North America can now train directly with two of the sport's most accomplished champions. Gift Of The Game officially launches today, delivering unprecedented access to exclusive video lessons with PWHL star Taylor Heise and three-time Stanley Cup champion Duncan Keith. GOTG features one of the world's brightest rising stars paired with a true legend of the game. Taylor Heise, the reigning 2x PWHL champion and Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP, and Duncan Keith, one of the best defensemen of all time and a newly inducted member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Together, Heise and Keith teach core techniques and strategies that define elite performance. Keith guides players through skating, backwards skating, gap control, using the net to evade pressure, defensive shot selection, and building a professional mindset. Heise demonstrates shot selection, snap shots, backhand toe drags, becoming clutch, and how to attack defenders with speed and confidence. "These two stars are just the beginning of a growing library of world-class athletes across hockey and other sports," said Tom Acton, Founder of Gift Of The Game. "We created this platform so young players everywhere can learn directly from champions and see what's possible for their own journeys, while also helping athletes share their expertise and build new opportunities beyond their playing careers." Gift Of The Game is designed to make high-level coaching accessible and affordable for players, families, and minor hockey organizations. Fans, parents, and coaches can explore the platform and enroll today at Footage, trailers, and photos are available upon request and online here. About Gift Of The Game Gift Of The Game is pioneering a new model for athlete-led training, combining championship experience, cinematic storytelling, and direct mentorship in one accessible platform. Filmed in Calgary, AB, it gives every young player a front-row seat to the mindset and techniques of the world's best, breaking down barriers between aspiring athletes and their heroes that has never been seen before.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The 2025 Hockey Hall Of Fame Class Should Be A Slam Dunk
When you get 18 people together in a room for one night and a morning to discuss the legacies of hockey players, pretty much anything can happen. The Hockey Hall of Fame's selection committee has proved that time and again. That said, it will be difficult for the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class to get screwed up. Advertisement Among those eligible in the male players' category are Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, Duncan Keith and Carey Price. No need to overthink this. Jennifer Botterill and her mind-blowing numbers would be a natural for the women's side. As far as the builders' category, well, that's a free-for-all. Zdeno Chara (Winslow Townson-Imagn Images) Watch today's video column for more, and share your thoughts. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees
The Hockey Hall of Fame has named six players to its Class of 2025: decorated defencemen Duncan Keith and Zdeno Chara, forwards Joe Thornton and Alexander Mogilny, and women's stars Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker. (June 24, 2025)
National Post
24-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Mogilny, Thornton, Chara, Botterill among newest inductees to Hockey Hall of Fame
Alexander Mogilny's long wait for the Hockey Hall of Fame is over, as the high-scoring Russian winger was selected Tuesday as part of the eight-member class of 2025. Article content Mogilny was joined by fellow former NHL players Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith as well as women's hockey stars Brianna Decker and Jennifer Botterill. Mogilny had been eligible for election 16 previous years going back to 2009, passed over time after time until getting in on the 17th chance. Article content Article content Keith grew up watching Mogilny play for the Vancouver Canucks and marveled at how fast he was. 'I was sitting up in the nosebleed sections and he stood out just with his speed and skill,' Keith said. 'I can remember it very clearly just how good he was in person. You see it on TV, but it was another level being able to witness that in person. It's a huge honor to be inducted with everybody, and Alex is one of those guys. I think he's probably happy that he's inducted now, finally, and it's especially a cool honor to go in with him.' Article content Ron Francis, chairman of the 18-person selection committee for the first time, in announcing Mogilny's inclusion mentioned that Mogilny is one of just 30 players in the Triple Gold Club for winning the Stanley Cup and gold at the Olympics and world championships. Mogilny also led the league in goals in 1992-93 with a total of 76 that is tied for the fifth most in a single season. Article content All that came after Mogilny defected from the Soviet Union by leaving the 1989 world championships in Stockholm to join the Buffalo Sabres, who drafted him the previous year. Article content Mogilny, who along with Thornton and Chara were not on the annual conference call, said in a statement: 'I am happy to be part of a great organization like the Hockey Hall. I want to thank both my Russian and NHL teammates for helping me achieve this honor.' Article content Outgoing Hall of Fame chairman Lanny McDonald said Mogilny picked up when he finally got the call this time in the middle of the night in Russia. Article content 'He actually answered the phone,' McDonald said. 'Talk about a Hall of famer. That's a Hall of Famer answering the phone at 3 o'clock in the morning.' Article content Keith, Thornton and Chara all got in in their first year of eligibility. Carey Price and Ryan Getzlaf were among the first-timers who did not get elected. Article content Thornton won the Hart Trophy and led the NHL in scoring in 2005-06, and his 1,539 points rank him 14th all time. Former teammate Mike Grier said Thornton 'saw plays happening a step before they did and found lanes and through layers where you never really thought he was going to be able to get you the puck.'
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manitoba star Jennifer Botterill to be inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
Jennifer Botterill was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2025 Tuesday. Winnipeg-born defenceman Duncan Keith is also part of the class.
