Hockey Habits
The Four Roles in Hockey
Hockey revolves around four fundamental roles. Success is determined by how quickly your players and team can transition between these roles.
Below are the habits and concepts needed to support these four roles. By emphasizing these concepts and not SYSTEMS, we get our players to think about the game differently and move from playing a position to playing positionally.
Offense with the puck
Be a threat
Chin up, eyes up
Protect the puck
Take the chance, don’t wait
Move your feet
Communicate [non-verbal cues]
Create time and space
Offense Away from the puck
Anticipate where the play isgoing- what’s next?
Inside body positioning
Create triangles
Move your feet
Communicate [verbal, show target]
Create time and space
DefenDing The Puck Carrier
Win the puck back
Stick on stick, body on body
Defend Between puck carrier and net
Defend the rink within the rink
Move your feet
Communicate [Call for help]
Take away time and space
DefenDing Away from the Puck
Active sticks
Sticks in lanes
Scanning- Be aware
Defend the rink within the rink
Move your feet
Communicate [Bird's eye view]
Take away time and space
MISSION
Seattle Junior is committed to creating transformational experiences for all players, coaches, and families through the game of hockey.
VISION
Our goal is to expand what you think hockey can do for you by executing player-centered hockey development, instilling leadership skills, and cultivating deep-rooted relationships within our community.
CORE VALUES
Mindset: When we work hard, we improve. Education: When we learn, we grow. Trust: When we believe, we succeed. Safety: When we respect the rules, the game, and other people, we thrive.