player tips

After a hockey year like no other and a long summer, it’s time we drop the puck on a normal youth hockey season. Players are ready to get back to a fresh sheet of ice. And, so too are parents, grandparents, friends and family who have missed watching youth hockey!

As you prepare for the start of the year, here are 3 great reasons you will have an awesome hockey season:

Preparedness

You and your coaches are prepared! If it’s one thing we know from last season, it’s that everyone is chomping at the bit to get back on the ice in a normal way. Coaches had plenty of time to think about drills, skills, practices and game strategies. Players had more time than ever to train, shoot pucks and work on every facet of their game. We know from past articles about the 6 P’s of preparation and this season everyone is roaring and ready to go!

Desire

Absence makes the heart (and passion) grow fonder. We saw this at our summer hockey schools. Players missed hockey and when they got to the rink, the smiles were bigger! The work ethic was higher! The desire to succeed and improve was awesome! You missed a lot of hockey last year, and this year it’s going to show just how much, along with how much your skills have improved!

Band of Brothers (And Sisters!)

Teamwork makes the dreamwork. We know that championship teams are tight on and off the ice. We also know that players miss their teammates and miss having the social dynamics. Getting to the rink with buddies and teammates is going to be more special than ever, which means that teams will gel and play together better than ever!

We hope you are as excited as we are for the start of the season and wish you nothing but the best as you lace up the skates. For more articles like this check out our Player Tips from our Pro Staff. Thanks for reading and we’ll see you at the rink soon!