What's Happening
Saturday Morning
Rat Hockey
New Hours!
Please note:
New time is 8:10 to 9:50 am
on rink 2
Spring 2008
Exclusive
Goaltending Clinics
Starting March 31
Click here for details!
Private Lessons
Get the one-on-one instruction you need to take your hockey skills to the next level. For more information on private lessons, contact Randy Jordan.
Off-Ice Training
World-class off-ice trainer Mike Scribner can help you improve your strength, flexibility, agility, and core stability to improve your overall game. Private, semi-private and group training sessions are available. For more information on off-ice training, click here.
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Spring Hockey
The Developmental Hockey Program
The better you skate, the better you will play! Never skated? Learn the essentials first by enrolling in our Hockey Starter Skating Basics program. Once you are comfortable on the ice, you grab a stick and start learning the four major skills inour beginner hockey classes. Nothing could be simpler! Our step by step process will have you enjoying the greatest game on earth in no time!
Spring 2008 Hockey Skills Development Packages
Click here for info!
Click here for registration form!
Wolf Pack Hockey Leagues
The Wolf Pack: In-House Hockey League
The Wolf Pack in-house hockey league combines important skill-development exercises and drills with enjoyable games. By forming small teams, we ensure plenty of ice time for all players and a challenging, fun atmosphere in which to improve your game.
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HEPD “SUMO” Hockey Tip for Better Play
Skates and sticks…
your tools for success!
In order to fully enjoy the great game of hockey you must master the 5 major skills (skating, stick-handling, passing, shooting and safe checking) your skates and stick must be ideal suited to your capabilities.
Skates: Proper support is key. Sloppy ankles equates to instability and inconsistent edges. Skates need to fit snug with slight movement at the heel and toe not quite touching the end of the boot. Many skates are purchased far to big. A rule of thumb is that skates will usually fit 1 1/2 sizes smaller than your shoe size. Also, if you can move the laces of the skates once they are tied up, they are likely too loose.
Hockey stick: The surgeon’s tool. The average players stick is way too long. The rule of thumb is to the nose when in bare feet, however the great players who have sufficient “Sumo” skating posture will have a shorter stick (Gretzky was a few inches under his chin). Stick quickness is so important in such a fast paced sport. 1/100th of a second is often the difference between possessing and chasing the puck. An eighth of an inch of the shaft and the blade can do amazing things to enhance puck-handling execution. Cut off old sticks to test various lengths to determine what best suits you. When in proper Sumo position your stick blade should be flat on the ice.
The hook on the blade is vital to your ability to quickly release your shot, and handle the puck in all situations. Most sticks have hooks too big to be effective in all areas. Check the whip of the blade shaft. Different whip will suit the specialties of different player’s. Tape your stick regularly and keep the bottom of the blade clean and un frayed.
There is no more difficult game to play than hockey. Proper fitting skates and sticks are critical to performance excellence.
Resources & Links
Click here to view hockey coach and instructor biographies.
Click here to learn more about the types of hockey equipment needed and where to buy them.
Monthly Newsletter - Coming Soon!
Our Wolf Pack newsletter offers up to date information on programs and clinics as well as player highlights.
Travel players click here to get directions to your next away game.
Ice Time Available
If you are interested in purchasing ice time for the upcoming spring and summer, the time to book is now! Please call Jeff at 847-781-3632 for dates, fees, and additional information.
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