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Hockey Canada Network
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Coaches Tools & Resources
Off-Ice Training
This manual was designed to introduce a basic understanding of warm-ups, stretching, plyometrics, balance and coordination, off-ice stickhandling, nutrition, hydration and skill development during the off-season of hockey. It also introduces parents and players to the concepts of Long Term Player Development and the proper activities that they can be engaged at the appropriate age.
This document only contains the Manual Introduction. The full manual and DVD can be purchased through the Hockey Canada online store
Video Playlists
Player Development | Goaltending
Hockey Canada goaltending videos geared towards beginner, intermediate and advanced players
Player Development | Skills
Hockey Canada player skill development videos geared towards beginner, intermediate and advanced players
Hockey Canada U20 Players | Hockey Tips page
Skills tips from members of Canada's World Junior Teams
Hockey Canada Skills Development Camp Drills
Drills from the Hockey Canada Skills Development Camps
OMHA Hometown Hockey Tips
Skill development videos from the OMHA & Rogers TV
5000 Puck Challenge
Develop your shooting & scoring skills at home!
10,000 Touches Challenge
Develop your puck control & scoring skills at home!
30 / 30 Challenge
Work on your agility, balance and coordination at home!
Checking
Checking and the 4 -Step Progression
Head Contact Rule
Resources and teaching video on the new Head Contact Rule
Standard of Play
Hockey Canada's Standard of Play & Rules Emphasis
National Skill Standards & Testing | NSST
Hockey Canada Skills Development Camps Drills
Hometown Hockey Drill Packs
Checking | Body Checking
Checking is a critical skill in the game of hockey that when performed properly can create quality scoring opportunities or help a team regain control of the puck. Just like skating, puck control, passing and shooting there are key progressions to the skill of checking when taught effectively, can greatly enhance a player's enjoyment of the great game of hockey.