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Playing Tips
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| For every hockey player: Being mentally prepared means turning your full attention (well before game time) to what you can do and the role you play in making your team successful. Imagine yourself in certain situations during your pregame prep so you can react instinctually when that situation occurs during the game.
When forechecking or defending you must take it personally and vow to never lose any of those one on one battles. Don't let a turnover in your defensive zone earn you a seat on the bench. Save your best one-on-one moves for the offensive zone. A turnover there is still 180 ft. away from any potential goal. |
 ≥Goaltenders need to comfortable with the paddle length of their stick when they are in their stance. A paddle length that is too small means your blocker glove covers an area already covered by goal pads. A paddle that is too long leaves a gaping 6 hole between your arm and body. Special Offer: 
Goaltenders will often not adjust the length of a goal stick so that they can maximize their poke-check potential around the crease. The area within 10-12ft. of the net needs to be the goalie's space. You must be both active and verbal to keep this area clear. Use your goalstick to poke-check opponents and intercept passes. Let your defensemen hear it when they are crowding your space. Don't get screened or tied up by your own teamates. |
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Outfitting tips
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Especially for Parents
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| We tell parents of younger (growing) players that when you start to see gaps between equipment and areas are open that it may be time to upsize a piece of equipment. A space between the tongue of the skate and the bottom of a shinpad can result in an injury that could have been avoided. You can't encase your player in chain-link armor, but proper fitting equipment will keep him on the ice and in the game. Beware purchasing a hockey stick with a big curve for a young player. Remember... for every advantage a curve may give you on the forehand, you pay a price on backhand shots as well as backhand passing and receiving. Learn to be proficient with your backhand before experimenting with a big curve. |
Skaters or Goaltenders: Different brands of skates fit different feet. Allow the staff at the Hockey Haven to measure length and width of your foot. We can suggest the brand of skate that would be most appropriate and comfortable for you. Goaltenders: Every pad supplier seems to have a different method of measuring for the appropriate pad length these days. Some methods are downright confusing. Consult one of the knowledgable staff at the Havens to measure and fit you properly. |
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For a limited time, mention codephrase "paddle length" for one free skate sharpening
at Hockey Haven. Give us your comments about our website. |