Playing Tips
	For Skaters		For Goaltenders
	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.   A good goal scorer will "sneak a peek" just before shooting rather than focusing entirely on the puck. It's your a last chance to see if the goalie is misaligned or out of position and adjust your shot to take advantage.		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.
	Outfitting tips
	Especially for Parents		For Skaters or Goaltenders
	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.    Special Offer: 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.		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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