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Player's Corner
Body Checking Skill Development Program Approved
LHA Players, Be ready for some changes, the USA Hockey Board of Directors approved a progressive checking skill development program for Peewee, Squirt and U8 players. LHA has started introducing body contact to our U8s and Squirts in the LHA Summer Program to better prepare them for this season. Coach Brian
Checking: The Right Way
Take a look at this article from 2008 with Erik Cole. Although it is 3 years old, it is still great information. -Coach Brian
One-Timers
Great tips from Jason Blake on how to execute a great one-times. Coach Brian
Backhand Shot
Here are some tips from Brian Gionta on improving your backhand. -Coach Brian
Enjoy An Active Summer
LHA Players, Please go to the link and read the article published from Tony Amonte. Coach Brian
Good Gap Control Let's You Dictate The Play - From USA Hockey Magazine
Players, Please read this article on gap control for defense. Whether you are a forward, defenseman or goalie, this information is very valuable. Defenseman should be using some of the tips this summer when practicing. Forwards should try and identify if a defenseman is playing tight gap or backing off and giving you space. Goalies need to communicate with their defenseman with regard to the gap on the attacking forward. Coach Brian
