First jr.a training camp this weekend

[-brady2 0]

anything I should keep in mind? I know i'll be playing games against kids older and stronger than me, and i know i'll have trouble adapting to it, especially being only 5 foot 10 and 130ish pounds. I'm just kind of making this thread because i don't really know what i'll have to change going into it to adapt to that level of play? One of the things I'm confident in is in the dryland I think i will do better than a lot of the guys because I keep myself in great shape off the ice due to playing so many other sports and living a healthy lifestyle.

[hockeyismylife 0]

anything I should keep in mind? I know i'll be playing games against kids older and stronger than me, and i know i'll have trouble adapting to it, especially being only 5 foot 10 and 130ish pounds. I'm just kind of making this thread because i don't really know what i'll have to change going into it to adapt to that level of play? One of the things I'm confident in is in the dryland I think i will do better than a lot of the guys because I keep myself in great shape off the ice due to playing so many other sports and living a healthy lifestyle.

Which spring camp are you going to? I assume it is an AJ team

[-brady2 0]

anything I should keep in mind? I know i'll be playing games against kids older and stronger than me, and i know i'll have trouble adapting to it, especially being only 5 foot 10 and 130ish pounds. I'm just kind of making this thread because i don't really know what i'll have to change going into it to adapt to that level of play? One of the things I'm confident in is in the dryland I think i will do better than a lot of the guys because I keep myself in great shape off the ice due to playing so many other sports and living a healthy lifestyle.

Which spring camp are you going to? I assume it is an AJ team

GP due to convenience, why?

[hockeyismylife 0]

anything I should keep in mind? I know i'll be playing games against kids older and stronger than me, and i know i'll have trouble adapting to it, especially being only 5 foot 10 and 130ish pounds. I'm just kind of making this thread because i don't really know what i'll have to change going into it to adapt to that level of play? One of the things I'm confident in is in the dryland I think i will do better than a lot of the guys because I keep myself in great shape off the ice due to playing so many other sports and living a healthy lifestyle.

Which spring camp are you going to? I assume it is an AJ team

GP due to convenience, why?

Just wondering, I also live in Alberta, played midget aaa, and went to a couple spring camps.

I'm not sure on the format of their camp, but every spring camp I've ever went to there is minimal dryland with maybe some basic testing. Don't worry about the level of play too much. Just go out and play your game. There will be lots of players there who are your age and as strong as you. Keep your head up for idiots and just work hard and hust have fun?

If you have any questions, or need any clarification, just ask,

[Aussie Joe 0]

anything I should keep in mind? I know i'll be playing games against kids older and stronger than me, and i know i'll have trouble adapting to it, especially being only 5 foot 10 and 130ish pounds.

If you are small it means sweet F all. Look at guys like St Louis or Gionta. Play as the big guy and you will BE the big guy. I'm only 5'11 75Kg but that didn't stop me on the weekend from knocking a czech import who is 6'1 95Kg out in our seniors game.

Moral of the story is go hard or go home.

[-brady2 0]

anything I should keep in mind? I know i'll be playing games against kids older and stronger than me, and i know i'll have trouble adapting to it, especially being only 5 foot 10 and 130ish pounds.

If you are small it means sweet F all. Look at guys like St Louis or Gionta. Play as the big guy and you will BE the big guy. I'm only 5'11 75Kg but that didn't stop me on the weekend from knocking a czech import who is 6'1 95Kg out in our seniors game.

Moral of the story is go hard or go home.

Lol, i've been small all my life, with a temper and a shitload of pride. I'm one of the more physical players on our team, probably in the league. I'm just worried about getting bossed around down low and in front of the net, just because how strong these guys will be compared to who we play against,

[Aussie Joe 0]

Play to your strengths, use speed and smarts to outwit and out gun the bigger guys. I always keep my feet moving, rarely do I crash the slot and sit there unless a shot has been taken and a rebound is available. Make sure you are a swivel, always moving, hard to trace or hit.

The key to success is keeping yourself loud and make sure your team mates know you are the ferret that skims and swarms around the zone when needed. Never stop moving your feet and skate into the free space when it available. With a loud voice you'll get fed the puck in no time.

[sturdy22 28]

remember to play smart hockey with and without the puck. Back check hard and keep your feet moving. You don't have to be a one man show when you are on the ice. it is as important to show that you are able to play without the puck and support the play as it is to score goals by the bunches.

[Aussie Joe 0]

Its just a pity so many coaches don't see it that way Sturdy and, for the record I agree 100%

[sturdy22 28]

As a High School coach those are the things that I look for.

I have had teams in the past that are full of individual talent but go no where because everyone wants to be MVP and not do the simple things.

[cougarscaptain87 12]

everyone has covered it pretty well, last piece of advice, buckle your chin strap nice and tight. and good luck

[Aussie Joe 0]

Probably should note a temper on the ice is a weakness. Its something the otherside can exploit to their advantage. Control it at ALL times and there's one more notch on the skill set you carry into every game.

[Jarick 5]

remember to play smart hockey with and without the puck. Back check hard and keep your feet moving. You don't have to be a one man show when you are on the ice. it is as important to show that you are able to play without the puck and support the play as it is to score goals by the bunches.

I should get this tattooed on my hand...I'm guilty of that a lot of times.

[hockechamp14 0]

Is it a rookie camp? If it's not, you should be fine.

Otherwise, just play your game, keep it simple, and you won't get lost.

If you want to get noticed, try and put a couple in the net, control the puck for a few seconds at a time, block shots, and maybe fight.

Go get em.

[Jbone 0]

Camps now consist of Midget aged players anyways. If you make it to the fall camp that's when you should be concerned about your size. Don't worry now, I just went to 2 and there was really no one big that I hadn't seen before. I'm debating going to the GP camp when they have it here in Edmonton, but i'll see.

[Viking 1]

Is it a rookie camp? If it's not, you should be fine.

Otherwise, just play your game, keep it simple, and you won't get lost.

If you want to get noticed, try and put a couple in the net, control the puck for a few seconds at a time, block shots, and maybe fight.

Go get em.

Don't fight. You'll look like an ass.

[chef_ducky 0]

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!

[chippa13 1844]

If you're 5'10" 130 then you might want to consider adding some weight to your frame. A strong wind will topple that.

[Jbone 0]

Is it a rookie camp? If it's not, you should be fine.

Otherwise, just play your game, keep it simple, and you won't get lost.

If you want to get noticed, try and put a couple in the net, control the puck for a few seconds at a time, block shots, and maybe fight.

Go get em.

Don't fight. You'll look like an ass.

Umm not really...? Why would he look like an ass?

[-brady2 0]

If you're 5'10" 130 then you might want to consider adding some weight to your frame. A strong wind will topple that.

yep, one week, i'm pretty sure it's nearly impossible to add any weight in a week.

but good try.

Camps now consist of Midget aged players anyways. If you make it to the fall camp that's when you should be concerned about your size. Don't worry now, I just went to 2 and there was really no one big that I hadn't seen before. I'm debating going to the GP camp when they have it here in Edmonton, but i'll see.

isnt that one this weekend to?

and where did you play this year?

[Jbone 0]

No it's in may, and midget aaa.

[#44wannabe 4]

If you get called out, don't back down. But don't go looking for a fight.

[chippa13 1844]

If you're 5'10" 130 then you might want to consider adding some weight to your frame. A strong wind will topple that.

yep, one week, i'm pretty sure it's nearly impossible to add any weight in a week.

but good try.

Camps now consist of Midget aged players anyways. If you make it to the fall camp that's when you should be concerned about your size. Don't worry now, I just went to 2 and there was really no one big that I hadn't seen before. I'm debating going to the GP camp when they have it here in Edmonton, but i'll see.

isnt that one this weekend to?

and where did you play this year?

It was more a point that you should have addressed being feather light long ago. Someone that tall and light is going to get knocked around.

[hockechamp14 0]

How'd camp go? Send anyone to the hospital? lol

[-brady2 0]

If you're 5'10" 130 then you might want to consider adding some weight to your frame. A strong wind will topple that.

yep, one week, i'm pretty sure it's nearly impossible to add any weight in a week.

but good try.

Camps now consist of Midget aged players anyways. If you make it to the fall camp that's when you should be concerned about your size. Don't worry now, I just went to 2 and there was really no one big that I hadn't seen before. I'm debating going to the GP camp when they have it here in Edmonton, but i'll see.

isnt that one this weekend to?

and where did you play this year?

It was more a point that you should have addressed being feather light long ago. Someone that tall and light is going to get knocked around.

except i was 5 foot 5 and 140, then grew 5 inches and got pneumonia nad lost 10 pounds.

Camp went alright, I had a cold but played thorugh it, it was a little tough adjusting to the level of play and we ended up with 7 forwards so there was a lot of messing with the lines but at the end i definetly i got with it, and i rocked a few kids, the jr.a guys coaching were great with lots of tips and stuff, and i probably scored one of the nicest goals of my life.