St. Charles Hockey Club

Edmonton Minor Hockey Club (Knights of Columbus )

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Why is practise and skill development so important?

Oct 6

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Games

  • Players will have the puck on their stick an average of 8 seconds per game.
  • Players will take an average of 1-2 shots per game.
  • Players will take an average of 18 shifts per game.
  • 99% of the feedback coaches give players is directed for when they have the control of the puck.  Ironically players have the puck on their sticks for 0.2% of the game.

Practise  (by numbers)

  • 1 individual practice will give a player more skill development than 11 games collectively.
  • Each player will have a puck on their stick for 8 – 12 minutes.
  • Each player will have an average of 30 shots on goal.

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Goalie equipment rule change

Aug 27

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1940s Goalie EquipmentAs of the 2009 / 2010 Hockey Alberta is bringing in a number of new rules regarding the size and style of equipment that goalies can wear.

Click here for the full list of rule changes.

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Hockey Canada 2009 / 10 Playing rules emphasis

Aug 25

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From:
Marcel Redekop, Officer, Hockey Canada, Chair Officiating Committee
Vernon Doyle, Referee-in-Chief, Hockey Canada

The 2009 – 2010 Rules Emphasis has been approved by the Hockey Canada Board of Directors, and mandates that all Hockey Canada participants are to adhere to these guidelines. The enforcement of this rules standard in our game will continue to allow for improved skill development and positive hockey experiences. The mission of Hockey Canada is clear; the game will be enhanced through the application of the standard of enforcement and rules emphasis.

RULES EMPHASIS

CHECKING TO THE HEAD (contact physically or with a stick to another players’ head area).

Deliberate checks to the head remain to be a major problem in today’s game. Concussions not only deprive players of playing time, they end players’ careers and can have long term effects.

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2009-10 EMHA Coaching clinics

Aug 21

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Coaching clinic registration has changed for the 2009-10 season.  Full information has been posted on the EMHA website (www.emha.ca) Please read the information in the registration/refund policy tab under coaching clinics on their home page for more information.  If you have any questions, please contact email Loree @ emha@telusplanet.net or 780-413-3498.

Clinic registration is now available online for clinics at www.hockey-alberta.ca/forms/clinics.aspx

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Back to basics with NHLers Doug Jarvis, Jay Leach and Clint Malarchuk

Aug 11

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NHL.com and the NHL Coaches’ Association are proud to present offense, defense and goalie tips from current and former National Hockey League coaches. Learn aspects of the game such as skating techniques, stickhandling drills, winning face-offs, equipment, training and more. Watch this space throughout the year for updates that will help you become a better hockey player! Read the rest of this entry »

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Hockey equipment guide

Aug 1

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When purchasing hockey equipment, the most important aspect to consider is that it is properly fitted. Equipment should never be bought to grow into. This leaves the player at risk of serious injury, as equipment that is too big will slide away from the area that it is protecting. The primary function is to absorb the shock of impact and distribute the force across a wide area, minimizing the shock transmitted to the player’s body. Never use street hockey equipment on the ice. It is not made to withstand the force of a vulcanized rubber hockey puck. Yes, ice hockey equipment is expensive, but with the expense comes durability.

There’s a lot of good reasons to wear proper equipment! Read the rest of this entry »

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Links: coaching resources

Aug 1

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Hockey DrillFollowing are some of the best resources that we’ve found for getting information on how to coach hockey, as well as some ideas for drills, practice plans and more.

If any of these links aren’t working, or if you know of a link that should be added, please click here to contact us.

  • Printable Team Drills from Hockeyplayerdeveloper.com: Excellent collection of printable drills and suggestions for teaching specific skills, with thorough explanations of each.
  • Drill Database: Over 200 drills grouped by the skill that is focused on.
  • HockeyShare.com: A great collection of resources in the ‘Coaches’ section, including a lengthy list of drills.
  • IceHockeyResources.com: A decent list of drills, and many are animated making them very easy to follow.
  • FlexxCoach.com: some excellent resources and tools, although much of the best material must be purchased.
  • WiredHockey.com: a huge collection of links of virtually every hockey topic imaginable.
  • Hockey drills: a collection of links to hockey drills on many websites from WiredHockey.com.
  • Skill development: a collection of links to skill development on many websites from WiredHockey.com.

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Parent declaration form

Jul 9

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The EMHA requires all players in Edmonton to have a permanent residence within the City of Edmonton boundaries.  Parents may also be required to establish or confirm their residency by completing the Edmonton Minor Hockey Association’s Parent Declaration Form. [click here to get the form] (PDF FORMAT)

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Community league membership required

Jul 4

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A valid community league membership is now required to play Knights of Columbus hockey anywhere in Edmonton.

The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues now offers online membership sales. Click here to visit their site where you can buy a membership or enter your postal code to find out which community league you belong to.

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Financial help for equipment.

Jul 3

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Help is available for those finding hockey equipment difficult to afford. Edmonton’s Sports Central is dedicated to helping children in need to access the necessary sports equipment to participate!

How Sport Central works

  • Gently used sports equipment is collected and sorted.
  • Repairs are made to ensure the equipment is safe and serviceable.
  • New equipment is often purchased to supplement supply and meet safety standards.
  • “Kids” are referred by individuals or referral agencies, including schools, government departments, Community Leagues, and the Edmonton Police Services, and are outfitted by volunteers in the Sport Central Store.

For more information please click here to visit the Sports Central website.

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