Dunny Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Welp, first practice of the year and wife is already in tears, screaming at me over the phone. These are 5 year olds. Makes it easy to remember why I can't give a shit about hockey anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Welp, first practice of the year and wife is already in tears, screaming at me over the phone. These are 5 year olds. Makes it easy to remember why I can't give a shit about hockey anymore. My wife comes to games only when Michael is playing. She's never at a practice. Outside of being friends with some of the moms, she doesn't get involved. == Success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 My wife comes to games only when Michael is playing. She's never at a practice. Outside of being friends with some of the moms, she doesn't get involved. == Success. Son's mother watches hockey with the same intensity as I would watch mathematic competitions. She supports, but really has no zest at all for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Welp, first practice of the year and wife is already in tears, screaming at me over the phone. These are 5 year olds. Makes it easy to remember why I can't give a shit about hockey anymore. Parents? Coaches? Other players? YOUR player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Oh the way they are splitting the teams up just isn't fair ya know. He's not holding his stick right. He's not skating right. He's skating to good for his group should be in other group. He should be with his friends. He should be in the right group for his skills. Tbe other moms are bitches. If I was there I would have slapped her I swear to god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Son's mother watches hockey with the same intensity as I would watch mathematic competitions. She supports, but really has no zest at all for the game. = success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Oh the way they are splitting the teams up just isn't fair ya know. He's not holding his stick right. He's not skating right. He's skating to good for his group should be in other group. He should be with his friends. He should be in the right group for his skills. Tbe other moms are bitches. If I was there I would have slapped her I swear to god. Dunny Rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 And they're off to Detroit ... Preliminary games Compuware San Jose Jr. Sharks TPH Thunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I bet he'd rather be in school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I bet he'd rather be in school. Lol. Yeah riiiiiight. Tied Compuware 3-3. We were up 2-0, got sloppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Great showing in Detroit. Compuware -- tied SJ Jr Sharks - W AAA Thunder - W Playoff round: Qtrs:Little Caesars - W Semis:Compuware - W Finals: Chicago Fury - L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Congrats. David didn't make our squirt AA team. Their defense was set from last year with all 10 year olds. David, being 9 was out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Congrats. David didn't make our squirt AA team. Their defense was set from last year with all 10 year olds. David' date=' being 9 was out.[/quote'] Only things that matters at squirt level are practices Games are for the parents ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 What age is squirt? My son is 5 and now on the ice 3 times a week plus the odd away game, so will likely be 4 tines a week by November. Believe it or not, he has an relatively tame schedule compared to other kids his age here. Wonder why they get burned out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 What age is squirt? My son is 5 and now on the ice 3 times a week plus the odd away game, so will likely be 4 tines a week by November. Believe it or not, he has an relatively tame schedule compared to other kids his age here. Wonder why they get burned out? In my opinion, age 5-6 should be only skating twice a week. And one of those skates should simply be small area scrimmaging, (we used soccer balls etc also that day). Dunny, our USA hockey breakdown of ages Mites- 8 and under Squirt- 10 and under Pee Wee- 12 and under Bantam- 14 and under Midget- U16 Midget- U18 Ages 4 through 7 can be mixed and matched depending on the youth hockey program. They have simply development stuff, and some organizations even field "comp" travel teams in that age group. (they are going straight from mites to NHL you know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 What area/organization are you guys in Dunny? I have co-workers and friends who have kids in the Calgary Alberta area playing youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 In my opinion, age 5-6 should be only skating twice a week. And one of those skates should simply be small area scrimmaging, (we used soccer balls etc also that day). Dunny, our USA hockey breakdown of ages Mites- 8 and under Squirt- 10 and under Pee Wee- 12 and under Bantam- 14 and under Midget- U16 Midget- U18 Ages 4 through 7 can be mixed and matched depending on the youth hockey program. They have simply development stuff, and some organizations even field "comp" travel teams in that age group. (they are going straight from mites to NHL you know) Some areas have Atoms 6U. All small area games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 What area/organization are you guys in Dunny? I have co-workers and friends who have kids in the Calgary Alberta area playing youth. I still live in Ontario, so Hanover Minor Hockey under the OMHA umbrella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 So how are the kids doing? We just had a major happening, due to a numbers issue they pulled 5 or 6 kids up to Tyke, and despite the political horseshit that goes in to such a decision, I was initially miffed my son didn't get the call, or butthurt you might say, but after talking to some in the know I'm pretty sure they made the right call. A couple weaker kids went up but it only made sense due to logistical nightmares (twins, coaches kids etc etc). My wife, in pure Canadian hockeymom style wants to see blood and heads role, but she's obviously insane. But now he's far and away the strongest skater on the ice out of about 30 kids, and he loves it. My kid can't shoot or stickhandle but it's not his fault as I rarely even let him use a stick at this point and I refuse to get him one with a curve of any kind. My strategy so far has been to focus 95% of his efforts on skating. So I guess my question to anyone with some coaching experience or knowledge is what the fuck kind of drills should I be doing at his age to get him handling the puck? I was a goalie, and I would really really really like him to avoid that awful existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 So you're raising a Hagelin. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I wish. More like Rico Fata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 We had a Rangeresque roster turnover, and are struggling to score goals. Michael has made the most of his opportunities thus far. He's had some mop up time, but is 3-0-0 in all 3 starts so far. Long way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 It's honestly best to be a goalie on a shittier team. I played on some shitastic teams and 50-60 shots in a game is about as much fun as you can have as a goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 It's honestly best to be a goalie on a shittier team. I played on some shitastic teams and 50-60 shots in a game is about as much fun as you can have as a goalie. We've had our share of shitastic teams. We're good, just not as good as last year. 50-60 sog come in middle school leagues, and spring hockey teams that aren't constructed with mercs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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