This 3 on 3 hockey league will be a developmental program in which I and/or one/two of my well qualified instructors is on the ice with the players during play acting as a referee, promoting moving the puck, and getting into open areas, and offering advice to the players. Each team will have 10 players and 1 goalie and the game will be played FULL ICE. I believe full ice is excellent for the players as it helps improve their skating and endurance. Also, on the full ice surface players have nowhere to hide, they must be engaged in the play. 3 on 3 games allow players to touch the puck more and forces them to think more creatively on the ice as they make plays.
There will be one face off at the start of the game. Goals, goalie saves and off sides simply means a change of possession and players must give the opposition time to regroup. During play when the whistle is blown players leave the puck and make immediate line changes.
Shift times are just over 1 min, thus trying to create game like situations. This also keeps the pace of play high. I do not keep score during the game as my focus is not on who wins the game - the focus is on the development of your son or daughter and helping them improve their game and build confidence.
