Being a Hockey Parent - Page 25

E.J. · 07-20-2011, 07:52 PM

At the rink.... LM has been in camp 8 hours a day, had a game last night and a alumni scrimmage tonight... He looked like chit in the truck coming overr here...Says dryland at camp is killing him... Interested to see how he skates...

Eleven · 07-20-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

At the rink.... LM has been in camp 8 hours a day, had a game last night and a alumni scrimmage tonight... He looked like chit in the truck coming overr here...Says dryland at camp is killing him... Interested to see how he skates...

My kids coach thinks dry land is just as important as being on ice. In fact, when the season is over, they switch to 2 dry land sessions a week. He uses a hybrid of the USA hockey ADM model and the Swedish version. The only time they aren't training together as a team is in July (when the coach goes back home to Sweden for the month), but this year my son and a few other boys are still getting together 2 days a week in July to work out.

The conditioning it provides is invaluable, we lost track of how many coaches and parents last year complimented our boys on their ability to maintain such a high level of play for 3 periods with only 11 skaters.

E.J. · 07-20-2011, 10:18 PM

Fun night.... First time I had seen some of the old seniors since last year.... They're good kids, I miss having them around.

07-21-2011, 09:39 AM

Off ice is huge. When my boys aren't on the ice they are in the gym.

taltos · 07-21-2011, 11:35 AM

I have stayed out of this thread because my daughter never played but in high school and college (Dartmouth), I found that the dry land training prepared me for the stress of on ice training and made me stronger. I was a goalie so that might affect my findings as related to forwards and defensemen. Sorry for intruding in your thread.

07-21-2011, 11:43 AM

You and your incite are always welcome Paul.

taltos · 07-21-2011, 11:49 AM

Thank you to my brother Al.

E.J. · 07-21-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

You and your incite are always welcome Paul.

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Ahbroody · 07-21-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

You and your incite are always welcome Paul.

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Today at camp they were stopping the scrim at certain phases and explaining or in Micahs case trying to explain where the best place to be would be as a winger. A buddy and me were joking it must be like the classroom scene from Peanuts for Micah. Wha wha wha wha. He did a lot better at understanding defensive positioning because at his age as he just has to remember to be on the left or right and be the last guy back and try to keep thr other players infront.

Very proud of his progress over the past two weeks in skating and game play.

Scary about dry land clubs are starting it at the mite level these days. Just figured that wouldnt start till squirts. Would think motivating mites would be difficult

Eleven · 07-21-2011, 11:05 PM

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Scary about dry land clubs are starting it at the mite level these days. Just figured that wouldnt start till squirts. Would think motivating mites would be difficult

It's hard motivating my 12 year old! But every time he takes his shirt off and people look at him and comment on such abs on a 12 year old, he gets it. Not to mention the real benefits it brings on the ice.

I see the Mites and Squirts doing their own versions of dry land, but it's not quite as intense as what the older boys do, I suppose if they are eased into it, it cannot be a bad thing.

One thing our coach was careful about was strength training, you do have to be mindful about how much you do at young ages. Our boys do it now, but it is all own-body resistance style, no weights. All the boys on the team are 13 now except my son and the coach's son. My son is November, and the coach's kid is a January '99, playing up by 3 days.

He is even getting good at 'The Pose' to show off the abs without looking like he shows them off. We catch him looking at them as he walks sometimes

E.J. · 07-22-2011, 03:46 PM

That pic makes me laugh, Scott, the LM is always trying to show off his abs...

Just finished up a camp this week, snuck away from work to watch the game they held at the end.... LM played well, found the back of the net twice, but should have walked away with 4... Took some pics, not sure how they turned out... They had half the lights on and the blinds closed....it was a dungeon.

LM had a good time and he was invited to come be a "shooter" at the goalie camp next week....

(pics to follow when I get home from work)

Ahbroody · 07-22-2011, 06:42 PM

Micah finished up his camp as well today.
He was invited to play in the camp allstar game tomorrow. They basically pick the top 1/3 of campers and let them play a game and video tape it. He was excited to be asked. I have to work so I wont be there. One of his buddies also got picked so his dad is taking.

They had their final scrimmage today and it ended in a tie. They did shootouts to decide. After 7 rounds he got to go. It was do or die, and he died. That said he pulled a spinorama and the coaches, players, and parents went nuts. He stuffed it into the goalies left pad but I was happy he had the guts to do it in front of everyone. He got a lot of love afterwards from his teamates even though he didnt convert and they lost. The coaches also had a lot of nice things to say about him and his abilities.

E.J. · 07-23-2011, 09:26 AM

Few of the end of camp game photos... Like I said above, it was DARK, so they are pretty noisey...

His first goal, easy pickings...

His second goal was a great slap shot from the point that went 4 hole in the blink of an eye.... Kid in the pic could have probably blocked it, but you can see him pulling his foot away as the puck is going by....

Not much celebration, just waiting for teammates....

Ahbroody · 07-23-2011, 11:38 AM

Slap shot pick is beauty.

E.J. · 07-27-2011, 12:17 PM

So I find out that all the HC jobs + #1 assistants are filled, so my friend and I are SOL unless they add a 4th team to our rink(very possible, but I will not cross my fingers). Even then, we may not be able to coach together. I have left my name in for available coaches….but hearing this news today sucks….

E.J. · 07-30-2011, 10:46 AM

Getting off the ice at Stick and Puck. Mike told me I got a "fail" on focus...

I don't know if it was too much coffee and 2 hours on the ice or what, but I couldn't get a clear pic out of 4... That said, I thought it was a fun pic all the same.

Ahbroody · 07-30-2011, 09:42 PM

Old people have issues with modern technology.

Cool picture. Hope to one day have some similar ones.

Micah did the blackstars tryout yesterday. Its the furthest club from us, but he likes the coach and the club has a development option they will allow him to do this year where he can practice with the club, but not have to play or travel with them, which is what we want. They said he may be asked to play in some crossice stuff for them but we can decline. He will be playing inhouse with all his buddies also.

Tomorrow I have to go down to LA/ Anahiem area for a training till thursday. Dads going to be crackhead in a crackhouse. Hockeymonkey, hockeygiant, hockeytron, hockeydogs, and some other shops. Trying to figure out how to stop at icewarehouse in san luis obispo, but its halfway between sj and la and when were traveling and returning they will be closed. There are some other shops also, but want to hit the big ones.

E.J. · 07-31-2011, 08:16 AM

I'd LOVE to run the gauntlet of those stores one day..... Just made a small purchase at the Monkey....closeout protective stuff with the SUMMER20, it was too good to pass up. Their handling/shipping charges suck balls, but at least this time they shipped same day, which turns into 2 day shipping for me.

Still have never been as impressed with an online hockey retailer, as I am with icewarehouse...those guys/girls kick tail! If you are able to work out getting there, I am interested to hear what you think.

Safe travels!

E.J. · 08-03-2011, 06:14 PM

@ third rink in 3 nights.... Last Start Smart skate, 1st round of playoffs for the JVers in the mens league & now round 1 for the Varsity in the HS Summer League....

E.J. · 08-03-2011, 09:00 PM

Well I wouldn't have guess that.....

Varsity Summer Season is over that quick.... Couldn't get the lead all game long, Good Guys tie it up with about 1:30 to go.....gave up the game winning goal with :12.......ugh...

Little Man slapped this at the goal, rebound was blasted in by a teammate coming in from the left.... Tied the game up towards the end of the second.

Celebration ensues....

Big smile coming to the bench....

07-20-2011, 10:18 PM	#3
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Fun night.... First time I had seen some of the old seniors since last year.... They're good kids, I miss having them around.

07-21-2011, 09:39 AM	#4
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Off ice is huge. When my boys aren't on the ice they are in the gym.

07-21-2011, 11:35 AM	#5
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent I have stayed out of this thread because my daughter never played but in high school and college (Dartmouth), I found that the dry land training prepared me for the stress of on ice training and made me stronger. I was a goalie so that might affect my findings as related to forwards and defensemen. Sorry for intruding in your thread. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

07-21-2011, 11:43 AM	#6
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Being a Hockey Parent You and your incite are always welcome Paul.

07-21-2011, 11:49 AM	#7
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Thank you to my brother Al. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

07-20-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent At the rink.... LM has been in camp 8 hours a day, had a game last night and a alumni scrimmage tonight... He looked like chit in the truck coming overr here...Says dryland at camp is killing him... Interested to see how he skates...

07-22-2011, 03:46 PM	#11
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent That pic makes me laugh, Scott, the LM is always trying to show off his abs... Just finished up a camp this week, snuck away from work to watch the game they held at the end.... LM played well, found the back of the net twice, but should have walked away with 4... Took some pics, not sure how they turned out... They had half the lights on and the blinds closed....it was a dungeon. LM had a good time and he was invited to come be a "shooter" at the goalie camp next week.... (pics to follow when I get home from work)

07-22-2011, 06:42 PM	#12
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Micah finished up his camp as well today. He was invited to play in the camp allstar game tomorrow. They basically pick the top 1/3 of campers and let them play a game and video tape it. He was excited to be asked. I have to work so I wont be there. One of his buddies also got picked so his dad is taking. They had their final scrimmage today and it ended in a tie. They did shootouts to decide. After 7 rounds he got to go. It was do or die, and he died. That said he pulled a spinorama and the coaches, players, and parents went nuts. He stuffed it into the goalies left pad but I was happy he had the guts to do it in front of everyone. He got a lot of love afterwards from his teamates even though he didnt convert and they lost. The coaches also had a lot of nice things to say about him and his abilities.

07-23-2011, 09:26 AM	#13
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Few of the end of camp game photos... Like I said above, it was DARK, so they are pretty noisey... His first goal, easy pickings... His second goal was a great slap shot from the point that went 4 hole in the blink of an eye.... Kid in the pic could have probably blocked it, but you can see him pulling his foot away as the puck is going by.... Not much celebration, just waiting for teammates....

07-23-2011, 11:38 AM	#14
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Slap shot pick is beauty.

07-27-2011, 12:17 PM	#15
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent So I find out that all the HC jobs + #1 assistants are filled, so my friend and I are SOL unless they add a 4th team to our rink(very possible, but I will not cross my fingers). Even then, we may not be able to coach together. I have left my name in for available coaches….but hearing this news today sucks….

07-30-2011, 10:46 AM	#16
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Getting off the ice at Stick and Puck. Mike told me I got a "fail" on focus... I don't know if it was too much coffee and 2 hours on the ice or what, but I couldn't get a clear pic out of 4... That said, I thought it was a fun pic all the same.

07-30-2011, 09:42 PM	#17
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Old people have issues with modern technology. Cool picture. Hope to one day have some similar ones. Micah did the blackstars tryout yesterday. Its the furthest club from us, but he likes the coach and the club has a development option they will allow him to do this year where he can practice with the club, but not have to play or travel with them, which is what we want. They said he may be asked to play in some crossice stuff for them but we can decline. He will be playing inhouse with all his buddies also. Tomorrow I have to go down to LA/ Anahiem area for a training till thursday. Dads going to be crackhead in a crackhouse. Hockeymonkey, hockeygiant, hockeytron, hockeydogs, and some other shops. Trying to figure out how to stop at icewarehouse in san luis obispo, but its halfway between sj and la and when were traveling and returning they will be closed. There are some other shops also, but want to hit the big ones.

07-31-2011, 08:16 AM	#18
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent I'd LOVE to run the gauntlet of those stores one day..... Just made a small purchase at the Monkey....closeout protective stuff with the SUMMER20, it was too good to pass up. Their handling/shipping charges suck balls, but at least this time they shipped same day, which turns into 2 day shipping for me. Still have never been as impressed with an online hockey retailer, as I am with icewarehouse...those guys/girls kick tail! If you are able to work out getting there, I am interested to hear what you think. Safe travels!

08-03-2011, 06:14 PM	#19
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent @ third rink in 3 nights.... Last Start Smart skate, 1st round of playoffs for the JVers in the mens league & now round 1 for the Varsity in the HS Summer League....

08-03-2011, 09:00 PM	#20
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Well I wouldn't have guess that..... Varsity Summer Season is over that quick.... Couldn't get the lead all game long, Good Guys tie it up with about 1:30 to go.....gave up the game winning goal with :12.......ugh... Little Man slapped this at the goal, rebound was blasted in by a teammate coming in from the left.... Tied the game up towards the end of the second. Celebration ensues.... Big smile coming to the bench....