Pop Up Clinics

4/20 stickhandling/corner sect

11:00 - 11:30a

Stickhandling/Corner Sector Training

This stickhandling and Corner sector class will focus on elbow and wrist dribbling and the various ways we talk about progressing the 'load' stage of shooting and its' importance when carrying the puck at your top speed to have total control of the puck. This class will also focus on how defensive and offensive players utilize corner space for evasive and deceptive purposes to gain access to zone control. This is a major aspect of the game that is not worked on enough. In this class we will create situations that are game-like to give the player(s) a true feel for how to manage these areas along with their stickhandling.

4/27 body contact (boys)

9:00 - 9:50a

Are you going up to checking next season or want to get a head start to gear up for what's to come? Check out our body contact class in order to understand the areas to receive and give proper checking techniques along with proper use of stick checking to better enhance your physical element of the game.

4/27 shooting

10:00 - 10:50a

This clinic will focus on shooting. We will work on a few of the more significant shooting techniques used at the higher levels of the game and introduce the basic fundamental mechanics of these shots.

4/27 stickhandling/corner sect

11:00 - 11:30a

Stickhandling/Corner Sector Training

This stickhandling and Corner sector class will focus on elbow and wrist dribbling and the various ways we talk about progressing the 'load' stage of shooting and its' importance when carrying the puck at your top speed to have total control of the puck. This class will also focus on how defensive and offensive players utilize corner space for evasive and deceptive purposes to gain access to zone control. This is a major aspect of the game that is not worked on enough. In this class we will create situations that are game-like to give the player(s) a true feel for how to manage these areas along with their stickhandling.

5/4 body contact (boys)

9:00 - 9:50a

Are you going up to checking next season or want to get a head start to gear up for what's to come? Check out our body contact class in order to understand the areas to receive and give proper checking techniques along with proper use of stick checking to better enhance your physical element of the game.

5/4 shooting

10:00 - 10:50a

This clinic will focus on shooting. We will work on a few of the more significant shooting techniques used at the higher levels of the game and introduce the basic fundamental mechanics of these shots.

5/4 stickhandling/corner sect

11:00 - 11:30a

Stickhandling/Corner Sector Training

This stickhandling and Corner sector class will focus on elbow and wrist dribbling and the various ways we talk about progressing the 'load' stage of shooting and its' importance when carrying the puck at your top speed to have total control of the puck. This class will also focus on how defensive and offensive players utilize corner space for evasive and deceptive purposes to gain access to zone control. This is a major aspect of the game that is not worked on enough. In this class we will create situations that are game-like to give the player(s) a true feel for how to manage these areas along with their stickhandling.

5/4 body contact (girls only)

12:00 - 12:50p

It's a common misconception that girls and women's hockey lacks any form of contact due to the prohibition of body-checking. However, the reality is far more nuanced.

While body-checking remains off-limits, controlled body contact is not only permitted but integral to the essence of the game. Recognizing this, USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM) is reshaping the narrative around body contact in girls' hockey, emphasizing its importance from the earliest stages of development, starting as young as 8U and progressing through 10U, 12U, and beyond.

Guy "Goose" Gosselin, a regional manager for USA Hockey ADM, stresses the need for heightened awareness of body contact among coaches and players alike. He emphasizes the evolution of teaching methods, highlighting its significance within the game.

The objective extends beyond mere skill enhancement; it encompasses fostering safer play on the ice. Gosselin underscores the symbiotic relationship between skill improvement and safety, with proper training naturally leading to enhanced player protection.

The educational mission extends to parents as well. Kristen Wright, USA Hockey's manager of girls' player development, underscores the importance of parental understanding and support. By educating parents on the benefits of their daughters mastering body contact, potential apprehensions are alleviated, fostering a more receptive environment for skill development.

Starting body contact training early yields multiple advantages. The emphasis on cross-ice hockey in ADM's approach exposes young players to tighter spaces, naturally fostering increased body contact and confidence in game scenarios. Additionally, instilling these skills during the formative years ensures they become ingrained habits, facilitating smoother transitions as players progress through the ranks.

Wright stresses the importance of integrating body-contact drills both on and off the ice. Off-ice drills allow for skill development on a level playing field, minimizing discrepancies in skating ability. On-ice drills further reinforce concepts such as taking away space, proper stick positioning, and strategic angling, cultivating what Wright terms "contact confidence" among young players.

This sentiment is echoed by two-time Olympian Kacey Bellamy, whose insights underscore the critical role of body contact in player development. Bellamy emphasizes the holistic benefits, from physical strength to mental acuity, emphasizing the importance of off-ice conditioning and strength training in conjunction with on-ice skills.

Ultimately, a comprehensive approach to body contact not only enhances player performance but also cultivates a safer and more well-rounded hockey experience for girls and women at all levels of the game.

5/4 shooting (girls only)

1:00 - 1:50p

This clinic will focus on shooting. We will work on a few of the more significant shooting techniques used at the higher levels of the game and introduce the basic fundamental mechanics of these shots. Focus will be on aiming and grip positions.

5/11 body contact (boys)

9:00 - 9:50a

Are you going up to checking next season or want to get a head start to gear up for what's to come? Check out our body contact class in order to understand the areas to receive and give proper checking techniques along with proper use of stick checking to better enhance your physical element of the game.

5/11 shooting

10:00 - 10:50a

This clinic will focus on shooting. We will work on a few of the more significant shooting techniques used at the higher levels of the game and introduce the basic fundamental mechanics of these shots.

5/11 stickhandling/corner sect

11:00 - 11:30a

Stickhandling/Corner Sector Training

This stickhandling and Corner sector class will focus on elbow and wrist dribbling and the various ways we talk about progressing the 'load' stage of shooting and its' importance when carrying the puck at your top speed to have total control of the puck. This class will also focus on how defensive and offensive players utilize corner space for evasive and deceptive purposes to gain access to zone control. This is a major aspect of the game that is not worked on enough. In this class we will create situations that are game-like to give the player(s) a true feel for how to manage these areas along with their stickhandling.

5/11 body contact (girls only)

12:00 - 12:50p

It's a common misconception that girls and women's hockey lacks any form of contact due to the prohibition of body-checking. However, the reality is far more nuanced.

While body-checking remains off-limits, controlled body contact is not only permitted but integral to the essence of the game. Recognizing this, USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM) is reshaping the narrative around body contact in girls' hockey, emphasizing its importance from the earliest stages of development, starting as young as 8U and progressing through 10U, 12U, and beyond.

Guy "Goose" Gosselin, a regional manager for USA Hockey ADM, stresses the need for heightened awareness of body contact among coaches and players alike. He emphasizes the evolution of teaching methods, highlighting its significance within the game.

The objective extends beyond mere skill enhancement; it encompasses fostering safer play on the ice. Gosselin underscores the symbiotic relationship between skill improvement and safety, with proper training naturally leading to enhanced player protection.

The educational mission extends to parents as well. Kristen Wright, USA Hockey's manager of girls' player development, underscores the importance of parental understanding and support. By educating parents on the benefits of their daughters mastering body contact, potential apprehensions are alleviated, fostering a more receptive environment for skill development.

Starting body contact training early yields multiple advantages. The emphasis on cross-ice hockey in ADM's approach exposes young players to tighter spaces, naturally fostering increased body contact and confidence in game scenarios. Additionally, instilling these skills during the formative years ensures they become ingrained habits, facilitating smoother transitions as players progress through the ranks.

Wright stresses the importance of integrating body-contact drills both on and off the ice. Off-ice drills allow for skill development on a level playing field, minimizing discrepancies in skating ability. On-ice drills further reinforce concepts such as taking away space, proper stick positioning, and strategic angling, cultivating what Wright terms "contact confidence" among young players.

This sentiment is echoed by two-time Olympian Kacey Bellamy, whose insights underscore the critical role of body contact in player development. Bellamy emphasizes the holistic benefits, from physical strength to mental acuity, emphasizing the importance of off-ice conditioning and strength training in conjunction with on-ice skills.

Ultimately, a comprehensive approach to body contact not only enhances player performance but also cultivates a safer and more well-rounded hockey experience for girls and women at all levels of the game.

5/11 shooting (girls only)

1:00 - 1:50p

This clinic will focus on shooting. We will work on a few of the more significant shooting techniques used at the higher levels of the game and introduce the basic fundamental mechanics of these shots. Focus will be on aiming and grip positions.