Going into Midget...

[NextBobbyOrr 0]

Got my first tryout for midget this weekend. Just wanted to hear if anybody had any tips or advice. I'm a tiny bit worried about the hitting. Not size, but goons. Does anyone have any tips for this and other big differences when going from bantam to midget. It'll just be house for now so...

[dumbpolak9 1]

dont worry about it. the skill level may be higher but practicing with people better than you will make you better. just give it all every shift

[duch 0]

It doesn't matter what level of sport you play at. Very few individuals are good at absolutely everything and there will always be players better and worse than yourself. As long as you give 100% there is nothing to be ashamed of regardless what the outcome. And like the previous poster said playing with individuals better than you will make you a better player.

[puckhoggy 0]

Keep your head up lol AND do not be discourged or disheartened when you feel something is not going your way. Be positive. I find that many players coming from bantam to midget think the midget players are gods, when in fact many of them are your peers and may have played with you at some point of time during your minor hockey league.and it feels good when you stand your ground against these players as you start to have a sense that you belong.

Hope all goes well.

[17D1998 1]

Stop worrying about details like that, just have fun

[chk hrd 164]

don't worry about the hitting. As soon as you start you will throw yourself off of your game. Just because they me bigger than you does not mean they are any better or hit harder. If you've already played contact hockey you should have learned by now to keep your head on a swivel.

[duul 0]

When I made the jump from bantam to midget you barely noticed the difference, don't worry. If you're playing house league too then there's no contact so you should be fine.

[GoBucky 0]

Id echo what many of the others have said. Just go and try your best, learn as much as you can and have fun.

[RichardsIsTheMan 0]

Hey man, you should be excited about heading into Midget! You'll learn a lot and the game will be a faster pace. The biggest thing in Midgets is that the game gets faster and the goalies get better. You're going to have to start hitting more corners when shooting on goalies now, they won't be as much of a pushover as years past. Finally, I'll answer your question with what my Bantam AA hockey coach always used to preach during games. "Keep your head on a swivel!". I heard that 20 times a game, and if you keep that in mind, rather than being mesmerized by the puck, it'll keep you two steps ahead of your opponent. Not only when you have the puck, but when you don't have it either. You're aware of the play, which is what happens in Midgets. Players get a bit smarter too.

[NextBobbyOrr 0]

Well to my surprise, I loved every bit of my tryout. It was way more high paced and everyone was good. I'll give that the teams were a little lopsided(We lost 9-2), but I felt I played better than I usually do, so I'm totally stoked for the season.

[RichardsIsTheMan 0]

Well to my surprise, I loved every bit of my tryout. It was way more high paced and everyone was good. I'll give that the teams were a little lopsided(We lost 9-2), but I felt I played better than I usually do, so I'm totally stoked for the season.

Yeah, that's exactly what I was talking about. The game becomes more fun as you get older. It's great when you get to the point when there is better competition and everyone is laying it all out on the ice.

[NextBobbyOrr 0]

Yeah, that's exactly what I was talking about. The game becomes more fun as you get older. It's great when you get to the point when there is better competition and everyone is laying it all out on the ice.

Haha the biggest thing that threw me off, rather than hitting or shooting was the passing. Biggest thing I remember is these 3 guys doing some crazy behind the back, saucer, knock the puck out of the air crap, they turn a 4 on 3 going into my zone into a 3 on 1(me being one) all I can think is "Ahh I've got to work on this stuff"

[xiaozhoux 0]

Just keep your head up and give it your all. I'm one of the smallest guys on my team but I'm not afraid to hit or get hit and Its working pretty well for me. Keep your confidence up and don't get intimidated by the bigger guys

[Spence4101 0]

Don't worry about it, I'm 16 5' 7" 133lbs and I've been playing u18 AA/AAA for two years now. Just need to get used to the game, yes its rougher. Which means you need to be rougher too, stick your beak in there, stand up to kids and don't let anyone push you around.

[RichardsIsTheMan 0]

Yeah the two kids ahead of me are exactly correct. I am also 5'7" and about 145 lbs, but when I was playing Midget I was thinner. I bilked up a little bit as time progressed. You're right too, passing gets crisper. You know what you want to improve on though. That's great!