Some of the techniques explored in this camp will be as follows:
Respect for Contact and Safety of participants and opponents
Protecting Yourself in open ice and along the boards
Evasive Skating Techniques to escape or spin off checks
Pursuit Angles and Pinning Techniques to manage and steer opponents
Stick Control and Stick Checks to take away lanes, time and space with stick on puck
Open Ice Contact - timing and proper body and stick position
Defensive Contact Tactics - receiving body after retrieval and bump pass
Hip Checks
Contact Along the Boards and Puck Protection
UEH will then let players explore these techniques with controlled drills to ensure the safety of the players, meanwhile the UEH coaches are analyzing and correcting any nuances that any player is exhibiting. Exposing players to these vulnerabilities in a controlled, inclusive, safe environment will help create confidence that will transition from practice to game. UEH looks forward to helping your athlete with their athletic journey!