The SUNY Potsdam men’s ice hockey program will be hosting its Back to Basics hockey school again this year. The Mite and Squirt school will run from Sept. 27-Oct. 1. The Peewee and Bantam school will run from Oct. 4-8. Goalies are welcome for all levels. The cost is $125 per player and $150 per goalie.
The program is designed to prepare players for the upcoming season by promoting proper techniques aimed at enhancing skill development in a fun and high-tempo environment.
FOCUS: Simple, High-Energy Drills To Build Better Execution
Skating: Passing: Puck Handling: Shooting: Instruction By:
-Stride Technique -Forehand -Puck Control -Proper Mechanics -Bears Staff &
-1st step quickness -Backhand -Evasive Maneuver -Shot Selection current Players
-Inside/Outside Edges -In-Motion -Underhandling -In-Motion
-Backward
-Transitions
Week 1 Schedule Week 2 Schedule Week 1 & 2 Goalie Schedule
SUN: 5:00-6:15 p.m. SUN: 6:00-7:15 p.m. Goalies now have the opportunity for position
MON: 6:30-7:45 p.m. MON: 7:30-8:45 p.m. specific instruction and drills. Following their
TUES: 6:30-7:45 p.m. TUES: 7:30-8:45 p.m. respective age group’s scheduled ice time a
WED: 6:30-7:45 p.m. WED: 7:30-8:45 p.m. Goalie Only Training Session will take place
THURS: 6:30-7:45 p.m. THURS: 7:30-8:45 p.m. for 45 mins.
