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Practice Plan #18 (JL)

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:33:00 GMT

ETA: Wed Feb 24

Mini-Scrimmage (width of rink); warm-up

Lightning Drill: long strides (drag toe); 1 foot glides

(water break)

Squish the bug (first w/o pucks doing crossovers, then with pucks doing soccer dribbling); separate into two groups at opposing corners.

(water break)

Stations:

#1 - corner battle "deluxe" (2 fight for assist, pass to lone 3rd man in front)

#2 - box passing (follow pass, to each corner, last receiver skates down slot, shoots on net)

(water break)

(time permitting) circular scrimmage

Practice Plan #17 (JL)

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:24:00 GMT

ETA: Wed Feb 17

Mini-Scrimmage (width of rink); warm-up

Lightning Drill: full 2-foot tight turns on each cone (then w/ pucks); forward/backwards alternate in lines; full circles at pylons

(water break)

Relay (no pucks); groups behind goal line; all sticks in center ice circle; retrieve as many sticks as possible.

(water break)

Stations:

#1 - Brent's passing drill; angled first pass; 2 on 0 passing after that; shot on goal

#2 - stick check in circle drill

(water break)

(time permitting) St. Louis Drill (use coach a D-man in 1 on 1)

Practice Plan #16 (JL)

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:08:00 GMT

ETA: Wed Feb 10

Mini-Scrimmage (width of rink); warm-up

Lightning Drill: full 2-foot tight turns on each cone (then w/ pucks); forward/backwards alternate in lines; full forward (while receive/give pass to/from coach)

Canucks Puck Control Relay Drill (two groups, 1/2 rink, start behind goal line; skate along boards, U-turn and do relay in 4-point formation back to group); skate first, then w/ pucks.

(water break)

Stations:

#1 - corner battle; pairs go down for puck; fight for control, take shot.

#2 - piggy-in-the-middle AND 2 (or 3) fight for puck control

(water break)

(time permitting) St. Louis Drill (use coach a D-man?)

(time permitting) Circular teams/scrimmage (1,2 or 3 players)

Practice Plan #15 (JL)

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:57:00 GMT

ETA: Wed Feb 3

Mini-Scrimmage (width of rink); warm-up

Lightning Drill: forward/backwards pivot on whistle (while pass to/from coach); full 2-foot tight turns on each cone (then w/ pucks).

Figure 8s around face-off circles; without pucks (backwards crossovers); flights of 4

(water break)

Stations:

#1 - star in pairs from corner; u-turn into neutral zone then down into slot; 2 on 0; must make 3 passes before shot (align groups based on forehand L vs R shot).

#2 - stick checking; in face off circle; alternate checkers on the fly (pass to player 1, go there, stick check, pass to player 2, checked player becomes player1, go there... repeat).

(water break)

(time permitting) St. Louis Drill (use coach a D-man?)

(time permitting) Circular teams/scrimmage (1,2 or 3 players)

Practice Plan #14 (JL)

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:55:00 GMT

ETA: Wed Jan 27

Mini-Scrimmage (width of rink)

Figure 8; without (then with pucks)

Tight (two foot) turns, zig zag formation at neutral zone, without (then with pucks).

(water break)

Cats vs. Dogs; without (then with pucks)

Stations:

#1 - in neutral zone; obstacle course; shoot and score

#2 - piggy in the middle (can't pass to player beside you)

(water break)

(time permitting) 2 on 1 (coaches are defenders); must make min. 2 passes.

Scrimmage in small teams (circle the zones, then go for puck).

Practice Plan #13 (JL)

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:58:00 GMT

ETA: 1/20/10

Mini-Scrimmage (width of rink)
Lines: one foot stops; each knee down w/ jump.
Lightning (forward/backward pivot at cones; forward/backward pivot in mid-lane; repeat with pucks)
Stations:
#1 - lift the stick; do a paired lap in the neutral zone; take the puck on the first leg; have it taken away on the second leg.
#2 - shooting against boards; take turns on breakaway
Full MJ Drill w/ players as passers.
Competition Drill; lying on backs to start.

Team Philosophy

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:11:00 GMT

Our team philosophy is targeted towards a player’s skill development, “team” concept, fair play, social interaction, and fun.

To install this philosophy, we will need to be good leaders, teachers and organizers.

As players get older, we should try to install the concepts of “Respect”, “Responsibility”, and “Commitment”. Skill development is always very important at every age. One must go over the basic skills of hockey repeatedly to build a strong foundation for future seasons. These basic skills would include skating (forward, backward, turning, stopping, etc.), puck control, passing and shooting. As players progress in their minor hockey career, they should gradually be introduced to tactical systems that utilize their sound hockey skills with young developing minds.

Besides developing on-ice skills, players need to develop their interpersonal skills, as they relate to their teammates, officials, coaches, parents, and other teams. They must learn to be a “team” player and realize the benefits, so they may be successful in hockey, other sports, and in every day life. The player should develop an “understanding of” and the “displaying of” sportsmanship in hockey and in other sports.

As we coach, we want to make each practice or game a fun, memorable moment, in hopes of creating a passion for the sport of hockey.

Coaches

Jason Lai and Brent Johnson

Express Mini-Game 12/11

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:59:00 GMT

10 of the kids in attendance... Team Dark (w/ Coach Brent) won 1-0 in the 5 minute spree of action, while Team White (and Coach Jason) had to do the losers' push-up in the dressing room!

Check out the attached souvenir photo with GM Darcy Rota.

Practice Plan #12 (JL)

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:24:00 GMT

(may be shortened due to power skating session with RPM for first 1/2 hour)

Lighting Drill: forward-avoid-coaches, forwards/backwards/pivot in lanes, stickhandling

(water break)

Game: Cat-n-Mouse.

Squish the Bug (without pucks; stepover, with pucks; kick-ahead)

Stations:

Station #1: Paired Passing

Station #2: Stickhandling stationery; L direction; attack triangle

(water break)

3 on 3 srimmage, 1/2 rink: Starts after both teams do full circle skate around face-off dots.

Practice Plan #11 (JL)

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:56:00 GMT

(shortened due to power skating session with RPM for first 1/2 hour)

(water break)

Game: Cat-n-Mouse.

Stations:

Station #1: Pylon course; stickhandling with weave; forehand only; backhand only

Station #2: Stickhandling stationery; L direction; attack triangle

(water break)

3 on 3 srimmage, 1/2 rink: Starts after both teams do full circle skate around face-off dots.

Practice Plan #10 (JL)

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:32:00 GMT

(shortened due to power skating session with RPM for first 1/2 hour)

(water break)
Game: Cat-n-Mouse.
Star Passing (use both face off circles; two groups); pass to next-on-right; around in circle; then piggy-in-the-middle
Obstacle course; stickhandle/weave cones in neutral zone; pass to coach, receive pass (while staying on side)... into the slot; pass to coach in corner (other coach plays opposing D); receive pass in slot; shoot/score; repeat.
Competition Drill: Lying down; each weave through two cones (figure 8 style); the chase puck down slot... shoot.

Hockey 1-4 Information From PCAHA

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:24:00 GMT

Pertaining to pre-season registration.

See attachment.

HCSP Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:02:00 GMT

Some of you may be familiar wtih the Hockey Canada Safety Program (HCSP). There must be a designated HCSP person (per team) in attendance for each practice or game. The following is the Emergency Action Plan for our team:

Charge Person: Jason Lai (in his absence, backup will be David Doig)
Call Person: Michael Kuramoto
Control Person: Brent Johnson (in his absence, backup will be John Lawrence)
First-Aid Contact: Suchas Manhas

Basically, the Charge Person will take control of any safety/injury situation and assess the situation with the injured player (on the ice). In most cases where additional medical attention is required, he will ask Such Manhas to assist (having industrial first-aid designation) from the stands. With Suchas' input, or in his absence, the Charge Person may escalate the situation by signalling to the Call Person to call for ambulance or paramedics. The Control Person shall be responsible to control the crowd and the situation in general (as a communication liasion) to make sure the other parties mentioned can execute their duties.

Other points to remember:

Stay calm.
Take notes of injury situation.
Instruct player to be still; leave all equipment in place.
Know the address/location of the rink as well as emergency access corridors.
Keep player medical forms ready and up-to-date.

Practice Plan #9 (JL)

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMT

8 min: Figure 8 crossovers; flights of 4

10 min - "Lightning" drill (zig zag cones) w/ laps; single foot, outside edge; forwards/backwards in each lane (NOTE: emphasize foot stops to backwards, and open hip to fowards on each pivot); redo with pucks (medium speed)

Water Break

Station #1 (10 min each) - Shooting Practice; wrist shot and flick shot; coach reviews, then choose a shooter to shoot on goalie.

Station #2 (10 min each) - Circular Passing (star formation); then piggy-in-the-middle (can't pass to person beside you)

Water Break

(10 min) - St. Louis drill; make pass after skating a few strides; look for target!.... all pucks to bench when completed.

(10 min, time permitting) - puck chase; both players (lying down); on whistle, chase the puck down the slot; shoot on net.

Practice Plan #8 (JL)

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:21:00 GMT

Theme: Passing, Stickhandling

Date used: 10/28

10 min - "Lightning" setup (zig zag cones) w/ laps; (inside leg (outside edge) w/ other foot up; two feet around; then w/ pass/stickhandle). NOTE: Emphasize point of entry/arc.
5 min - Game: Cat-n-Mouse, REMINDER: head up, rolling wrists
Water Break

Station #1 (10 min each) - 1 on 1; two lines (one w/ puck, one plays D); give D a 10-foot gap, w/ stick upside down; rush down the wing/slot.

Station #2 (10 min each) - Paired Passing; setup lap formation (vs. there, turnaround, back)

Water Break

(10 min) - 2 on 0 breakout (observing off-sides); two groups at redline/boards, one group with pucks, start towards each other, then 90 degree turn down slot.... make 3 passes overall; while entering blueline on-side (one coach plays "D" to motivate a pass); REMINDER: stay onside, look for a pass!

(10 min, time permitting) - puck chase; both players (lying down); on whistle, chase the puck down the slot; shoot on net.

Proposed Practice Groups

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:46:00 GMT

We can switch up players as needed (skill level, chemistry, etc.).

Apples Group:

Jackson
Gagan
Marcus
Sagan
Ziyan
Nolin

Bananas Group:

Luca
MJ
Max
Justin
Matthew

Cherries Group

Blake
Stephen
David
Andy
Bronson

Practice Plan #7 (JL)

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:45:00 GMT

Theme: Skating, Puck Possession

Date Run: 10/24/09

10 min - Warm-Up (lane skating; dynamic stretching: touch knees, reach, hop)

10 min - "Lightning" setup (zig zag cones) w/ laps; (inside leg (outside edge) w/ other foot up; two feet around; then w/ pass/stickhandle). NOTE: Emphasize point of entry/arc.

5 min - Game: Cat-n-Mouse

Water Break

Station #1 (10 min each) - 1 on 1; two lines (one w/ puck, one plays D); give D a 10-foot gap, w/ stick upside down; rush down the wing/slot.

Station #2 (10 min each) - Puck Battle; in face-off circle; 2 or 3 players battle for possession; rest in perimeter get puck/pass away.

Water Break

(10 min, time permitting) - puck chase; both players (lying down); on whistle, chase the puck down the slot; shoot on net.

Practice Plan #6 (JL)

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:22:00 GMT

Theme: Skating, Passing

Date Run: 10/21/09

10 min - Warm-Up (lane skating; dynamic stretching: touch knees, reach, hop)

5 min - Game: Freeze Tag (Team Leader + 2 partners are it); no sticks

5 min - Lines; (no sticks); 3 strides-butt-down-glide; toe drags; full strides

10 min - "Lightning" setup (zig zag cones) w/ laps; (outside and inside edge w/ other foot up; two feet around pushing on inside knee; two feet around as-is). NOTE: Emphasize point of entry/arc.

Water Break

Station #1 (10 min each) - Corner-to-slot drill; start with pass-to-pass to corner; one digs puck out from boards, centers to player in the slot; alternate line-ups.

Station #2 (10 min each) - Group passing ("T" formation); designate passes one puck and back from each player; rotate as the designate; cradle puck, roll wrists, pass (coach stands behind designate to catch loose pucks; rest of players against boards).

Station #3 (10 min each) - Paired Passing; on-the-fly across width of rink; try touch passing too; remember to pass IN FRONT of player.

Water Break

(10 min, time permitting) - puck chase; both players (lying down); on whistle, chase the puck down the slot; shoot on net.

Giants Box Suite Ticket Winner is...

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:47:00 GMT

Andy Shaw and guest get to go to the Giants game in the box suite for the 10/16 game... winner after a random draw of 10 in the dressing room tonight.

Have fun Andy!

Power Skating Notes

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:41:00 GMT

Stick held straight out (horizontally); two hands close together; glide; crouch (butt) down
Same as one, but glide on one leg (other leg is behind); less crouching
C-Cut forwards, one side only (need more info on this).
Long strides, alternating legs, scrape ice with toe (perpendicular); snap back to start; feet close together, crouching

Practice Plan #5 (JL)

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:25:00 GMT

Theme: Skating, Puck Control

Date Run: 10/14/09

10 min - Warm-Up (lane skating; dynamic stretching: touch knees, reach, hop)

8 min - "Lines" Length Skating (long strides, alternating push, drag toe, butt down, front/back pivot on whistle)

7 min - Crossovers (figure 8, half-rink, maximize path); groups of 4.

Water Break

Station #1 10 min - Obstacle course (stickhandle through cones, skate to corner, shoot puck down to corner, receive pass, shoot on net); repeat

Station #2 10 min - Puck Battle (more kids, use 3-way battle; winner stays in?); keep kids moving on the perimeter

Water Break

10 min - Chase 'n score (line up from both corners, every skater for themselves, launch in pairs (i.e. 4 skaters)

(time permitting) - St. Louis Drill or 2 on 0 breakout (observing off-sides); two groups at redline/boards, one group with pucks, start towards each other, then 90 degree turn down slot.... make 3 passes overall; while entering blueline on-side

Fun Game (cat-n-mouse or freeze tag)

Practice Plan #4 (JL)

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Theme: Skating, Puck Control/Checking

Date Run: 10/5/09

10 min - Warm-Up (lap skating with both teams; dynamic stretching: touch knees, reach, hop)

REVIEW: whistle communictions (1-stop/go; 2-stop/come-here; 1 long... finished); demo 1 vs. 2 hands on stick

8 min - "Lines" Length Skating (sprints/stop/sprint back, backwards, front/back pivot on whistle, single foot glide/stop) REMINDER: one hand on stick; demo

7 min - Crossovers (figure 8, half-rink, maximize path); groups of 4.

Water Break

10 min x 3 stations:

a. Paired Puckhandling/Passing - in motion around course (pair up with left shooters on left, right shooters on right); lap around cones formation; progression with coach as opposing checker (i.e. find the pass).

b. Corner Battle - line up in pairs along side boards; coach shoots puck into corner, players battle for control, come out to net and shoot (on goalie in net); back in lineup.

c. Paired Puck Battle - line up around face-off circle; coach chooses two players to "battle" (keep possession of puck); players on perimeter follow along and keep the puck in the circle; rotate through all pairs and cherry-pick subsequent pairings.

Water Break

(time permitting) 2 on 0 breakout (observing offsides); two groups at redline/boards, one group with pucks, start towards each other, then 90 degree turn down slot.... make 3 passes overall; while entering blueline onside

CONCLUSION: rehearse game-ending "fly-by" to parents; led by team leader.

Fun Game (1/2 rink transformers or cat-n-mouse)

Draft Logo

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:16:00 GMT

Work in progress... any comments or suggestions?

Parents' Meeting Agenda

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:59:00 GMT

Tentative Agenda: (anything to add?)

Budget: Wrap party, tournies, extra development, extra ice, socials, operating costs, SEED money
Fundaising?? Yeah/Nah: pointsettas, purdys, 50/50, Giants or Express, raffle,2 volunteers
Sponsorship: Chevron, Royal Bank, Vancity??
Tournaments??? Yeah/Nah: One or two, Christmas or Spring Break
Volunteer Responsibilities: Team parent, timekeeper rotation, team snacks, treasurer/team account, fundraising(2)
Goalie Rotation
Games: Max 35 Reciprocation with associations, double headers, 13 League games, 7 HOME/7AWAY, 2 tournaments(4 games each)
Team Philosophy
Disipline Policy
Team Rules/Policies
Equipment Checks
Parent Contracts
Communication: 24 hour Rule, On-Ice concerns to coach, Off-Ice concerns to manager 1st, consent to share info

Practice Plan #3 (JL)

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:17:00 GMT

Theme: Skating, Puck Control/Checking

Date Run: 9/30/09

10 min - Warm-Up (lap skating with both teams; dynamic stretching: touch knees, reach, hop)

10 min - Length Skating (single foot drive, sprints, backwards, front/back pivot on whistle, horse/buggy)

5 min - Cone/obstacle course (outside foot around, stopping at each cone, stickhandle w/ puck stopping at each cone).

12 min x 3 stations:

a. Passing - around face-off circle, single passer in the middle; passes to each outer player successively; take turns in the middle; if extra time (piggy-in the middle game, or progression via moving circle or backhand passes).

b. Corner Battle - line up in pairs along side boards; coach shoots puck into corner, players battle for control, come out to net and shoot (on goalie in net); back in lineup.

c. Puckhandling Slalom - setup cones in neutral zone; weave around cones, last cone circle around, come back and deke coach

Water Break

Fun Game (1/2 rink transformers?) or Scrimmage