Novice LL Team 1, U8, 2016-17 (Pelham Minor Hockey Association)

After an outstanding season and a difficult road through the playoffs, the Novice LL#1 Panthers took the NDLL A championship over the Wainfleet Wild in 3 games.

Two quick videos showing crossing attacks entering the zone.  Reinforces what we tried in practice today: http://www.omha.net/news_article/show/629151-crossing-attacks

An ongoing topic of discussion for all of us around the rink: How are our skills compared to "the best"?  How good is our training compared to what is available? Here are some 7 and 8 year olds who train regularly with a former Pro player.  Some great stuff to try on and off the ice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhvw9mZtW9E

Coach Jeremy gives tips for defending 1 on 1 through the neutral zone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amnnMOUko64 Watch as he: 1. Gives the attacker their blueline.  He moves back and meets the player at centre ice. He keeps moving back until the attacker loses the puck or is directed into the corner. 2. Keeps the player out of the danger zone by steering them into the boards. 3. Skates backward until the player is close, then pivots to move them into the boards.

Highlights from the Sabres-Capitals game show everything we have been working on this season, and show how what we practice will help you as long as you keep playing hockey. Have a look at the video; then read through the rest of the article, then watch the video again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iZkruD3Pfg