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Keep Filling Those Hockey Water Bottles

It’s not surprising news that soda has no benefits for an athlete’s game or growth. Yet, while drops in traditional soft drink sales reflect this trend, another beverage’s popularity is surging. Sports drinks have become nearly a 10-billion-dollar industry in the US alone. 

Americans could save a ton of money — and unnecessary added sugar — by focusing their hydration on water. 

How much water? The answer varies.

The general rule used to be eight, 8oz glasses of water per day. However, that number didn’t factor weight, heat, or activity level. 64 oz of water for a 200 lb. adult is much different that 64oz for a 100 lb. child.

Instead, when determining your body’s water needs, aim for half your weight- in ounces:

200 lbs = 100 oz
100 lbs = 50 oz

Those numbers should be met on a general day to day basis. Heat, humidity, and sweating increase water intake needs.

What about sports drinks?

Ideally sports drinks are used to replenish electrolytes and spent glycogen after…

⏱ 60 minutes of intense workout (not a 60 minute class with 20 min of activity)

💦 Intense sweating (especially for athletes in full equipment)

🌡 Extreme heat and/or humidity

NOT…

📚 In class

🎮 Playing video games

🐕 Walking your dog

Too often sports drinks are used as a “healthy” alternative to soda pop. But, unless they’ve just finished an intense workout or heavy sweating, sports drinks are just providing unnecessary added sugars. 

That’s not to say that “zero” sugar, no sugar added, or “sugar-free” options are a better option.

I know it sounds boring, but your body needs water. ESPECIALLY if endurance, recovery, focus, speed, strength, and growth are important to your athlete. Bored with the flavor? Add fresh or frozen fruit.

With so many different sports drinks on the market, how do you choose one for when they are helpful? Check the label and SKIP bottles with

❌ Artificial colors (red 40, blue 1, yellow 5)

❌ Synthetic sugars: high fructose corn syrup — Acesulfame potassium — Sucralose- Splenda

Trying to avoid sports drinks and want other electrolyte fuelling options? Want to know about difference in sports drink brands? Find more answers on RockPerformance.net

 

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Hockey Scouts Offer Advice to Parents

In this series on amateur hockey scouting, we compiled responses from 20 different hockey scouts and coaches that scout representing NHL, OHL, CJHL and NCAA teams about their unique job. Many wished to remain anonymous, which we allowed in order to get more candid responses to our questions.
These hockey scouts come from varying backgrounds, ranging from former players — from the NHL, junior and college ranks — to former coaches, including some with limited hockey playing experience. Believe it or not, there is even a former referee. Some have been a hockey scout for over 30 years and others only a couple.

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In talking to hockey scouts for this series, it is clear that they all have stories of finding particular players or seeing late bloomers blossom. It’s no wonder then that the advice most scouts offered to hockey parents centred around patience and enjoying each and every moment of the journey. 

One CHL coach said, “Don’t rush the process and understand that your son/daughter are the one driving the bus, not you! Support your children in every way imaginable but be a parent first and always. Please do not put sport ahead of all other life priorities.” 

“Do not get caught up with the “right path” because there is none,” another NCAA coach said. “I’ve seen 14 year olds considered NHL locks that never make it and I’ve seen 19 year olds that were told they could never play Division 1 hockey make the NHL.”

“Have your kids do what they love, support their goals and enjoy the ride. “ 

A CHL scout/coach said, “Players develop at different rates and in different settings. To improve, a kid needs to play. Minutes are more important than the level or league they play at. Development requires teaching thus the importance of coaching can never be overlooked.”

Finally, the scouts were asked if they offer advice to hockey parents and if it bothers them when someone at the rink asks questions?

One scout said, “Absolutely not. I enjoy talking to the parents and spectators, but wait until the end of a period or the end of the game.  If you see me and you have a question, I always like to talk about hockey and most scouts would feel the same.”

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How Does a Hockey Scout Know What to Look for?

In this series on amateur hockey scouting, we compiled responses from 20 different hockey scouts and coaches that scout representing NHL, OHL, CJHL and NCAA teams about their unique job. Many wished to remain anonymous, which we allowed in order to get more candid responses to our questions.
These hockey scouts come from varying backgrounds, ranging from former players — from the NHL, junior and college ranks — to former coaches, including some with limited hockey playing experience. Believe it or not, there is even a former referee. Some have been a hockey scout for over 30 years and others only a couple.

Puck Chaser

It is not hard to find the next Connor McDavid. Everyone who has seen even a little bit of hockey can usually pick out a generational superstar.

Scouts just don’t look for the best players, often they earn their money by finding the players that best fit with the identity of their organization. So how do they know what to look for?

“In my experience, the good organizations provide specific criteria for their scouting staffs.” said one former NHL and now CHL coach. “Teams will usually rank the various skills in order of importance to their organization (i.e. skating, skill, sense, size, compete level). Each team will have slight differences in preferences but these rankings become an essential element when building your draft list.” 

Former NHL and current OHL Scout Mark Seidel of North American Central Scouting echoed this sentiment.

“The best example of this has been the Soo Greyhounds from when Kyle Dubas was there,” Seidel said. “They wanted to play a quick puck possession, skill game without a huge reliance on size or toughness. The staff went out and drafted that type of player that fit that style …”

Analytics helps with some of that decision-making. Certain teams have placed a greater emphasis on analytics than others in recent years, but the consensus is that the analytics provided are just another tool utilized by scouts and team management to evaluate players. 

“Analytics provide a tool for greater in depth player analysis but cannot be the sole criteria. It is a tool to create a tangible case to support the “eye test” and to verify the criteria rankings,” said one scout. “Conversely, analytics provides data that forces all scouts to reassess certain evaluation processes and criteria.

“Sometimes what you see in a player does not actually materialize on the ice in a consistent manner.” 

Mistakes are made and every tool is needed by the scouting community to mitigate the risk of a wrong evaluation in scouting.

The hardest part of the job is not picking the best players in the moment but how those players will project out. The business of evaluating teenagers is an inexact science and a very difficult task. Consensus among all of the scouts is that to look at a 15-year-old kid and project out to how good they will be at 19 or 20, or projecting a 18 year old kid out to guess how they will be at 22 or 23 is the most difficult aspect of the job.  

Character, upside, hockey IQ maturity and intelligence are all key factors only discovered through thorough ground work and multiple views of a player.

“I guess that is one of my pet peeves,” said one OHL scout. “There are a number of media scouting lists or Internet pundits that put out lists and unfortunately they haven’t put in the time to truly evaluate players. Parents get wrapped up by these sources of information. Even the well known media types that focus on the NHL draft are not seeing the players as often as we do.” 

One NHL scout went on to say, “That is the biggest mistake made by scouts. You cannot listen to outside influences. You cannot walk into a rink with a preconceived notion about a player because you may miss something or miss someone else.” 

Another scout said, “We must battle biases and stick to factual evidence. Too often we see scouting with your ears rather than your eyes.”  

Mark Seidel echoed those comments, “I despise when you hear scouts say that a kid is a bad kid or has character issues. Unless I have personal knowledge of an incident I discount it. Do your own research and make your own evaluation.”

All of these statements speak to the need for scouts to form their own opinions. 

“I’ve been at the draft table and had to fight for a player that I believed in,” another scout said. “We really stick our necks out if it is a player that can be a difference maker, but you have to spend the time (evaluating the player) to be sure before you do that.”

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Top Hockey Academies Across Canada

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Northern Alberta Xtreme

Location: Edmonton
Head Coach: Jason Stewart

About The Program: The Northern Alberta Xtreme (NAX) was launched in 2013 by Jason Stewart. Initially, the program consisted of just one team, the Female Midget Preps. But as the program began to expand, more teams were added to meet the demands at each level. In 2015, the Elite 15s team was added, winning the league title in their first season. The following season would see the launch of the Male Midget Prep team, while the Female Midget Preps would join them in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL). In 2017-18, the Male Bantam Prep team was added, bringing the program to its current status of four teams competing in the CSSHL.

Notable Alumni: Luke Prokop, Michael Benning, Carter Savoie, Ethan Edwards, Connor McClennon.

For More Information: https://www.naxhockey.com/

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Calgary Edge

Location: Calgary
Head Coach: James Poole

About The Program: Founded in 1999, the Edge School offers training in dance, golf, hockey, soccer, figure skating, basketball, and a flex program for students who would like to pursue a sport other than those currently offered. Edge follows a three-sphere philosophy – academics, athletics and character development of students – which aims to prepare students for either post secondary education or a career in their chosen sport.

Notable Alumni: Tyler Myers, Matt Dumba, Taro Hirose, Thomas Hickey, Jake Bean.

For More Information: https://edgeschool.com/

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Okanagan Hockey Academy

Main Location: Penticton, B.C.
Head Coach: Craig Bedard

About The Program: The Okanagan Hockey Group was founded by Larry Lund in 1963. The primary focus of the Okanagan Hockey Academy is to promote the long-term development of each of their athletes in the classroom, on the ice, and in the community. Putting young, motivated people in a structured environment, surrounded by a world class staff and support system, they believe allows them to deliver a consistent message and value system. They hold their student athletes accountable on their efforts, attention to detail, and above all their attitude. The Okanagan Hockey Group has expanded its reach in recent years, opening Academies in Edmonton and Whitby, Ont.

Notable Alumni: Curtis Lazar, Joe Hicketts, Michael Rasmussen.

For More Information: https://www.okanaganhockey.com/

Rink Hockey Academy

Location: Winnipeg/Kelowna, B.C.
Head Coach: Rob Smith (Winnipeg)/Shae Naka (Kelowna)

About The Program: Offering programs in both Winnipeg and Kelowna, the Rink Hockey Academy provides competition for four teams – U15 Prep, U16 Prep, U18 Prep and U18 Female Prep, all of which compete in the CSSHL. The RHA student-athletes’ school day will be modified to allow maximum time for school and training needs. The teams will travel and compete mostly outside the province at the highest levels on both sides of the border during the full school year. School-board appointed team liaisons ensure players meet minimum standards and academic readiness for post secondary applications and career choices.

Notable Alumni: Justin Schultz, Seth Jarvis, Matthew Thiessen.

For More Information: https://www.rinkhockeyacademy.ca/

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Burnaby Winter Club

Location: Burnaby, B.C.
Head Coach: Mike Santorelli

About The Program: The Burnaby Winter Club (BWC) was founded on May 29, 1956 as the Burnaby Curling Club and incorporated under the Societies Act of the Province of British Columbia. On April 18, 1958 the Club changed its name to reflect the multi-sport dynamics of the activities at the time. It became the Burnaby Winter Club and its constitution was amended to include hockey and figure skating. Over more recent years, with the success of the Vancouver Canucks, hockey has become the predominant sport at the club.

Notable Alumni: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Mat Barzal, Karl Alzner, Jack McIlhargey, Cliff Ronning, Paul Kariya, Chris Joseph, Glenn Anderson.

For More Information: https://www.burnabywinterclub.com/

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Travel or House League Hockey: A Helpful Guide to Choosing the Right Team

The months leading up to the start of the hockey season can be stressful for families who are deciding whether their child will play travel league or house league hockey. Since travel hockey can be more demanding on the player and on the parents when cost and time is considered, the decision must be made as a family. There are many aspects to consider before coming to any conclusion.  The list below can act as a helpful guide through the decision-making process:

  1. Player’s desire to play and passion for the game
  2. Financial cost
  3. Amount of travel required
  4. Playing environment

Player’s desire and passion for the game

The young player in your family must express a strong desire and passion to play hockey at a competitive level before even considering travel hockey. In many cases, a player might love the game, but might just enjoy playing for fun, on a recreational team. The important thing is to never pressure your child into playing travel hockey. Just because a parent enjoyed playing a more competitive level of hockey, does not mean that the child will want to follow in those footsteps.  Players will need to commit a lot of time, and mental and physical energy to the team, which might require sacrificing other hobbies and sports. With long hours of practice, showing up early before games, and additional training, playing travel hockey is a full commitment.

Financial cost

In comparison to other sports, hockey can already be more expensive. Whether playing house league or travel hockey, players are required to purchase skates, sticks, pads and team uniforms. However, travel teams can come with even more costs. Registration costs will be higher for travel leagues since the team will have more ice time for practice and training, and there will be costs associated with distance games. Other costs can include tryout fees and matching team gear, such as bags, helmets and training uniforms. Before signing up for tryouts, be sure to confirm with the team about any additional costs beyond playing fees.

Amount of time and travel required

When a player joins a travel team, he or she commits to attending practices, training and games. Ice time is much more frequent than house league hockey, so parents are expected to make sure that their child attends each team event. This also will include traveling to away games and tournaments. Committing the time involved in the team can also be difficult if your family is juggling other schedules of siblings in different sports and activities.  Still, in some cases, house league hockey can also require some travel to neighboring communities when there are not enough teams in the local area.

Playing environment

There are pros and cons to the playing environments of both travel league hockey and house league hockey.  It is important to determine which environment your player and family wants to be involved in.

Travel hockey is a higher level of competition. It is more physically demanding and tougher mentally for the youth players to earn a spot on the ice. However, the teams often have more qualified coaches that offer better training and skill development.  Travel hockey requires tryouts to play on the team (17 players total; 3 forward lines, 6 defensemen, 2 goalies), so the players risk being cut and the disappointment that can follow. The coaches of a travel team can also limit play time depending on the player’s performance, so the players need to work hard to earn that time.

In contrast, if you are looking for a fun, recreational experience without added pressure on the player, house league is the better option. House league welcomes all players and offers equal playing time to each team member. House league hockey offers a community that allows the player to learn the skills of hockey as well as the positive characteristics of being a part of a team.  House league is also a great environment to develop skills and practice for travel tryouts for the following season if your child does not make the team he or she hoped for.

Travel Hockey or House League

Each of these factors should be considered before making a decision to play travel hockey or house league.  As a recap, here are four questions that can help your family find the league that is best:

  1. What is your child’s level of desire to play and passion about hockey?
  2. Can your family afford the additional costs?
  3. Can your family commit time and miles to travel?
  4. What environment and learning experience do you want for your child?
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Youth Figure Skating: The Basics

Whether or not you live in a wintry climate, kids’ figure skating is a year-round activity that can lead to several other competitive youth sports. Or it might be a hobby your child will enjoy their whole life!

The basics: Skating starts with learning how to balance on skates and move from point A to point B, usually in a “Learn to Skate” or basic skills program.

From there, kids can branch out into freestyle figure skating, ice dancing, hockey, synchronized skating, or speed skating. And on dry land, roller skating or in-line skating!

Age kids can start: Toddlers of two and three years old can begin to skate, sometimes with a metal bar to hold onto for balance. Learn-to-skate lessons can begin at about age 4.

Skills needed/used: Flexibility, muscle strength, endurance, balance and coordination.

Best for kids who are: Patient and persistent—it can take time to see results. Figure skaters need to be both athletic and artistic.

Season/when played: Winter; many (but not all) indoor ice rinks are open year-round, and competitions happen year-round too.

Team or individual? Figure skating is performed individually, in pairs, or in small groups for artistic events. Synchronized skaters compete in teams. And don’t forget that boys can and do figure skate. In fact, they are in demand as pairs and dance partners!

Levels: The U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program has a series of levels that young skaters pass through depending on their performance of specific sets of skills.

Competitive skaters also take a series of tests in several disciplines: moves in the field (formerly figures), freestyle, and dancing.

Appropriate for kids with special needs: Yes. Kids with intellectual and physical disabilities can even participate in a Special Olympics skating program.

Fitness factor: Recreational skating burns 250 calories or more per hour; the rate is higher for competitive figure skating. As with swimming, if your child is taking lessons, make sure they get plenty of active ice time (vs. waiting-their-turn time).

Equipment: To start, skates (can be rented at ice rinks) and warm clothing, especially water-resistant mittens or gloves. Helmets are recommended for kids 6 and under and all beginning skaters. As figure skaters progress, they will need costumes for performances and competitions. You will need to pay for ice skate sharpening after every four to six hours of ice time. (When you buy skates, find out if the retailer offers free sharpening.)

Costs: Group lessons for beginning skaters cost about $10/half-hour, often including rental skates. Rental skates cost a few dollars per session, as does open skate time. But competitive figure skating can be very expensive, when you add up costs for private coaching, gear, ice time, costumes, fees for tests and competitive events, and travel.

Once a figure skater is receiving private coaching, they typically join a figure skating club for access to ice time, as well as special events such as ice shows.

Time commitment required: For beginning skaters, weekly lessons (usually 30 minutes) and some practice time. As skaters progress, they will spend significantly more time on the ice. Serious skaters practice or take lessons at least four to five days a week, plus train off the ice. Competitive figure skaters also travel for testing and competitions. Top figure skaters may turn to homeschooling or online learning to balance skating and school commitments.

Potential injuries: Falls onto the hard surface of the ice can be risky, which is why novice skaters should wear helmets—and learn the correct way to fall down and get back up. More experienced skaters who do not wear helmets should know how to prevent and treat concussions.

Skaters can be susceptible to both overuse and traumatic injuries, usually to the hips, spine, or lower extremities. Get a tip sheet on preventing figure skating injuries from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Associations and governing bodies:

U.S. Figure Skating
Professional Skaters Association
Ice Skating Institute

If your child likes figure skating, also try: Roller skating or in-line skating; ballet; gymnastics; ice hockey; speed skating.

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Youth Hockey Team Fundraising

Hockey Fundraising

As hockey tryouts approach, every parent is faced with the costs of the expensive sport.  Expenses can include registration, ice time, travel and accommodations for tournaments and away games, on-ice gear (helmets, skates, jerseys, sticks, pads, socks, shorts), bags, and off-ice training uniforms.  In many cases, hard-working families and single parents have to face the fact that these costs may dictate whether or not their child gets to play.  Fortunately, fundraising is an excellent game plan to bring in more money for the team and to help offset expenses.

Fundraising has provided youth with an opportunity to participate in community sports and activities for years.  There are two fundamental approaches to fundraising: the first is through corporate or small business sponsorship and support, and the second is through community activities and events.

Sponsorship

Company names can be found on jerseys and on the boards and walls at the rinks, showcasing sponsorships from local or corporate businesses that support youth hockey.  These sponsorships can be approached at the organizational, team, or parental level.  Sponsorships at the organizational level help to cover major costs that can relieve some of the upfront expenses for parents and players.  However, teams can take their fundraising further by brainstorming a list of local businesses that might support the team and reaching out with a proposal.

Do not forget to keep supporting companies updated throughout the season and to send a thank you at the end explaining how their contribution has helped. It is important that the company knows that their support is appreciated and worthwhile; this will also help to encourage returning sponsors for the following season. If a company is not willing to provide financial support, they may be able to offer support in other ways such as through donations for raffle items, or donations of their services.

Community Activities & Events

The ideas for community activities and events are endless. They can be effective in generating an income for the team, but also as opportunities for team bonding. Here is a list of ideas and examples:

  • Sales: Bake sale, Community garage sale, Lemonade stand, Craft sale
  • Sell tickets to dinner events: Spaghetti dinner, Chilli cook-off, Fish bake, Pancake breakfast/dinner
  • Game night: Trivia, Bowling, Poker
  • Tournaments: Baseball, Golf
  • Create a team product to sell: T-shirts, Calendars, Cookbooks
  • Intermission activities: 50/50 raffle tickets, “Chuck-a-puck”
  • Raffles (ask for product donations from parents and local businesses)
  • Car wash (When it’s warm!)
  • Bottle/Can drive

Successful Fundraising

Fundraising is most successful when the whole team is involved, including kids, parents, and coaches.  Not every parent can dedicate time and not every parent can donate money, but every parent can be involved in some way. There are many roles that can add value to the team, so make sure to offer many options and to be appreciative of any help that can be brought to the table. Here are some ways to get involved:

  • Fundraising committee: Parents who can commit to the time involved in planning and organizing fundraising initiatives.
  • Sponsorship team: Parents who can reach out to local businesses for support.
  • Volunteers: Coaches, parents and players who can volunteer time at fundraising events.
  • Financial contributors: Parents who can donate funds.
  • Other contributors: Parents who can cook, bake, or donate other resources (ex: soap for the car wash, raffle items, etc.).

Remember to keep the kids involved in every area with some responsibility. After all, it is for them.

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99 Common Hockey Terms: Getting Familiar

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99 Common Hockey Terms: Getting Familiar with Hockey

Starting a new sport can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Some terms may already be common, like Zamboni (the machine used to prepare a new sheet of ice before a game or between periods), or stickhandling (to control the puck along the ice). Other terms may sound completely foreign, such as an Odd Man Rush (when the number of offensive players heading into the attacking zone is greater than the number of defender), or ragging the puck (when a player kills of penalty time against his time by circling back towards his own goal while in possession of the puck).  Lack of communication between players and coaches can cause delays and challenges on the ice, but clear communication can take a team to victory.  Get familiar with the language of hockey using the directory below.

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A Bright Future for Women’s Hockey

Girls playing hockey

Ice hockey has always been a male-dominated sport. This is common in most sports, but unlike tennis, soccer, or basketball, the aggressiveness, speed, and physicality are raised to another level in hockey. Perhaps, these are the reasons why it has taken longer for women to gravitate toward hockey when choosing a sport or extracurricular activity.

Today girls can get involved in hockey just like boys. Most communities offer learn-to-skate groups for toddlers and pre-schoolers at local rinks and then co-ed hockey at the primary age. Of course, as your child gets older, the question arises: “should your daughter play on a girls’ or boys’ team?”

In the past, girls played on boys’ teams by default because there were not enough female youth players to make up a full team or league. Unfortunately, it was common that as kids got older, the girls would drop out of hockey because they did not have many options to advance to. Now, with more girls playing, they have more options than ever before.

Girls who play hockey

Traditionally, figure skating was always a popular choice for young girls; the boys in the family would play hockey, and the girls would learn to figure skate. While there are many benefits to figure skating, there are additional team-building benefits that come from playing hockey. Hockey also adds to the options for female athletes who want to stay active in the winter. In addition to the sport adding to a girl’s health, skillset, and mental and physical toughness, there are also many scholarships opportunities for female hockey players.

Playing on a Girls’ Team vs. Playing on a Boys’ Team

Girls can choose to play on a boys’ team if they feel that it fits their level of skill and competition. Usually, this is perfectly fine until they get to a level where organized sports divide into girls’ and boys’, or men’s and women’s’ leagues (for example in high school, travel and professional hockey). At this point, there should be a women’s league that is at a high enough level of competition for the top female players.

There are benefits to either decision. The benefits of playing on a boys’ team could be the skills that the female player learns from playing in a more challenging environment (although this is not always the case). However, it may come to a point where the female player has physical challenges on the team, or that she gets less ice time and experience as the underdog.

Playing on an all-girls team could still be challenging, but the player would have an equal chance at ice time and contributing to the team’s performance. There are also many team bonding benefits to playing on an all-girls team as a young girl or teenager. It is essential to consider that if a player continues to play hockey in school or professionally, she will end up playing on a girl’s team anyway.

A Bright Future for Women’s Hockey

Fortunately, the popularity of girls in all sports is going up. Girls have so many iconic female athletes to look up to, like the US and Canadian Women’s Olympic hockey teams. The US Women’s Soccer team is also inspiring female athletes everywhere, after winning the Women’s World Cup this year and bringing more exposure to female sports as a whole. An annual increase in registration for female youth hockey has led to more leagues and teams for girls, and in turn, will attract more female players. The hockey community can only hope that this continues to grow.

Naturally, some girls gravitate towards figure skating, while others want to follow in the footsteps of their older brothers or piers who play hockey. The important thing is not to force your children in one direction or another, but to make sure that they are involved in an extracurricular activity or sport that they genuinely enjoy.

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Bauer Supreme S18 Senior Goalie Jock

Bauer Supreme S18 Senior Goalie Jock

Overview:

The Bauer Supreme Goalie Jock is part of Bauer’s top of the line goaltending equipment providing professional-level protection. Super lightweight materials are used throughout the Supreme goalie jock improving overall durability and comfort. Lining the interior is Bauer’s high-quality 37.5 material. Bauer uses this material because of its excellent moisture-wicking properties, keeping you drier as well as more comfortable during the game.

The Supreme jock is fitted with one traditional injection molded cup and a secondary floating molded front plate insert that acts as the primary line of defense. Bauer’s reinforced front plate is designed with FleXorb technology, a thick gel-like insert that provides outstanding shot impact absorption. Bauer’s segmented dual-density foam abdominal pad provides additional protection for the abdomen and hip areas with restricting mobility. The fit comes from the ergonomic 2″ elastic band around the waist and 1″ adjustable leg straps ensuring a comfortable safe fit. Icewarehouse

Features:

37.5® Technology and Sanitized® technology

FleXorb front plate

Comfort Edge

Adjustable strapping

 

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Color: Black & Yellow

Size: Senior; 32inch – 38inch / 81cm – 97 cm

Price: $69.99 – $79.99