Updated Player Homework

There are several things we have discussed and worked on in practice so far that we will really be focusing on going forward. 

Before practice on Friday 12/2, please watch the videos below as a reminder of the topics we will be working on.  Please watch carefully because these will be a huge help over the next several practices.

This link will bring you to the first video....Breakout Techniques and Tips

Great New Video Up

We've been working a lot on the breakout lately and I just posted a great new video on the subject on the video page.  I would strongly urge you to check it out along with the homework video I posted yesterday.  Both are very important.

Player Homework!!

Keeping possession of the puck in the other team's zone is important so we can do two things:

1.  Get scoring chances on the other team's goalie
2.  Keep the puck away from our goalie.

In order to do that, one of the things we have talked about is cycling the puck in the offensive zone.  Please watch the video below to prepare for our practice on Friday 12/2.  If you would like to watch it in full screen, you can follow this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnnV78zSpXk

Make sure you watch carefully!  This will definitely help you in practice!

New Video Page

I have posted a new Videos page that contains several good videos the kids should watch. They all have to do with various aspects of the game that we have or will be working on.  Since many kids are visual learners, it should be good for them to see it on film.  It may make more sense.  Enjoy.

Great Video for Forwards!

Here's a great video I found talking about a lot of the things we've been discussing over the last few weeks with the breakout.  In practice we were talking about opening up to provide a target and put yourself in position to move up ice. Pay close attention to the 1:30-2:00 section of the video.

Ordering Terriers Team Apparel

Karen DiCenzo will be placing an order for team jackets and pants.  Parents should check their email for ordering instructions.  Please place all orders by Monday, November 6th.

Niagara Falls Tournament

The coaches would like to enter the team in the Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles tournament in Niagara Falls, NY on President's Day Weekend (February 18-20th) which is the first weekend of February vacation for most players. 

Please check the details of the tournament on the Niagara Falls Tournament page and confirm with the coaches whether you will be attending.  This is a great tournament and a great trip, and we would like to have the entire team share in the experience.  Please confirm by November 9th so we can finalize arrangements.

Bruins Game Video - Offensive Triangle

This video is a great example from the Bruins game this week of something we've been working on in practice and games - creating that triangle in the offensive zone. 

Watch how the puck carrier (F1) takes the puck wide, the 2nd guy into the zone (F2) goes to the net and the last guy into the zone (F3) stays higher in the zone as a trailer.  Look for the triangle.  It works!!

Toronto Decision

After team discussion and vote, we have decided to cancel our December trip to Toronto due to uncertainty with the number of teams committed to the tournament. 

Instead, the coaching staff would like to enter a travel tournament sometime during the February vacation week. Any options that we examine will be within driving distance.

To take the place of the Christmas week trip to Toronto, we would like to enter the team in the Jr. Warriors Select Holiday Showcase tournament in Haverhill, MA from December 27-30.  This will cut down on cost and time away during the week.  Based on the game schedule, we can reserve a block of rooms at a local hotel for a few nights to make the commute a little easier.

Toronto Page

There is a new page up that will contain any updates on the Toronto tournament.  This will include all fundraising activities.  Please check it out and assist in any way you can.  Every little bit helps to drive the cost of the tournament down for everyone.

1407 Photos Up....

...And Counting.  Game 2 vs. the Caps will be up later tonight. 

They're all broken down into galleries according to practices, off ice, and games.

www.viewthrutheglass.smugmug.com

Terriers Fall to the Caps - New Pictures Posted

The Terriers followed up the big season opening win on Saturday with another good effort on Sunday.  Despite the deceptive 4-0 score, the Terriers had great opportunities to even the score but just couldn't convert.  Collin McCormack, Kyle Magner, Jimmy DeLano, and Colin Burns all played strong D.  Aiden Green, Spencer Pava, and John Norton played well up front but weren't able to get the puck past a good Caps goaltending pair.  At the end of the day though, the Terriers showed they were a different team than last year and can compete with any team in the league.

New pictures from this weekend's games have been posted on the Pictures page.  The complete collection can be viewed at www.viewthrutheglass.smugmug.com.  If you would like any of the prints, be sure to use the discount code TERRIERS for special pricing.

Big Win to Open the Season!

The Terriers opened up their season with a big win 4-3 over the Boston Bandits.  Robert Westwater had a great day in net making some huge saves in a close game.  The goal scorers for the Terriers were Spencer Pava, Collin McCormack, Brendan Campbell, and the game winner by Aiden Green.  It was definitely a team win and all the boys played great.  Next up, Providence Capitals on Sunday 9/11 at 10:40am at the Canton SportsPlex.

Collin McCormack and Jimmy DeLano hang out and play street hockey after the big win!

Toronto Tournament

In case you were interested, below is the link to the Mississauga Jets Paul Coffey Tournament http://www.mississaugajets.ca/

And the link to the Doubletree Hotel at Toronto Airport http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/YYZIPDT-DoubleTree-by-Hilton-Hotel-Toronto-Airport-Ontario/index.do

New Pictures

Lots of people have been asking and there will be lots of new pictures up on the picture site by tomorrow. They will include training camp, the Marlboro tournament, and practices.  Please follow the link on the picture tab above.  Feel free to browse around.  If you would like to order any of the prints please use the discount code TERRIERS for special parent pricing.

Weekly Schedule - Week of 9/5

Due to the holiday, there will be no Monday night practice this week.  We will be having our regular Tuesday night skills session at 7:00pm at the Canton SportsPlex and Thursday night practice at 5:00pm at Shea Rink in Quincy.

Mandatory Parent Meeting

There will be a mandatory meeting for all 2000 AAA Terriers parents on Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00pm at the Canton SportsPlex.  Please make every effort to have at least one parent per family attend as we will be discussing team expectations, tournaments, and other important matters.

USA Hockey Checking Manual

I know there have been many questions about whether body checking will be allowed at the Pee Wee level in the EHF this year.  My understanding, as of right now, is that it will. 

USA Hockey has published a body checking manual that may be helpful.  As coaches, we are going to go through the process of preparing the kids in practice for body contact this season.  I figured I would post the link to the manual here because it may also be helpful for you to take a look and go over some things with your kids.  I know that some kids learn better by seeing it in print.

The link is below.

http://www.usahockey.com/uploadedFiles/USAHockey/Menu_Coaches/Menu_Coaching_Materials/Menu_Checking_materials/Checking%20Manual_FINAL.pdf

Schedule Change - Wednesday Off Ice

Wednesday night's off ice practice has been change to 5:00-6:30pm to allow players to also attend the 3 on 3 league at 7:30pm.  Tuesday night's off ice will still be 6:30-8:00pm at Canton SportsPlex.

These off ice practices are an important walk through of some of our team strategies so we hope to see everyone there.

For all those staying at the hotel, pizza will be served at 515 downstairs.

Marlboro Tournament Schedule Change

The tournament in Marlboro this weekend had a team drop out at the last minute.  That caused some minor changes in our schedule.  Friday and Saturday remain the same. 

Sunday morning's game will be either at 8:10am or 8:30am depending on which place we finish in.  The tournament finals will be held at 12:50pm on Sunday.

Away Tournament Information

All full time players have been emailed information about tournament options for this season.  Please look over the information and email Kevin back with the following:

1.  Will you participate in a tournament trip?
2.  Which of the options would you prefer?

Off Ice Cancelled - 8/15

We are going to cancel off ice training for today because of the rain.  We will still be skating from 2:00-3:00pm for our on ice training camp.

Preseason Schedule Posted

A complete preseason schedule including training camp, off ice practices, on ice practices, and tournament games has been posted on the Preseason Schedule tab.  Click here to view.

This schedule is subject to change.  We will notify you of any changes as far in advance as possible.

Tournament Schedule Posted

The schedule for the North American AAA Elite tournament in Marlboro has been posted. 

You can view the entire schedule here http://www.nes.com/Schedule.asp

The Terriers schedule is:

Day	Date	Time	Rink	Opponent
Fri	19-Aug	5:00pm	3	South Coast Mariners
Sat	20-Aug	8:00am	3	Boston Kings
Sat	20-Aug	1:50pm	2	Springfield Rifles
Sun	21-Aug	7:20am	3	Mass Attack
Sun	21-Aug	8:30am	3	1st vs. 2nd Place Finals

Players should be in the locker room no less than 45 minutes before game time.

Tournament Hotel

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Courtyard Marriott in Marlborough for Friday (8/19) and Saturday (8/20) nights.  They are just asking parents to call 508-480-0015 and reserve your room with a credit card.  Be sure to mention you are with the Boston Jr. Terriers.

Updated Summer Schedule and Preseason Tournament

Check out the Summer 2011 page for our updated training camp schedule and information on the preseason tournament in Marlboro. 

Please email Kevin and Larry to confirm that you will be able to make the tournament and will be staying at the team hotel.

New Camp Schedule Posted

The training camp schedule has been updated from the Terriers.  The new on-ice schedule is listed below.  The coaches may be adding an off-ice component as well.

Sunday - 8/14 - 11:00am
Monday - 8/15 - 2:00pm
Wednesday - 8/17 - 2:00pm
Friday - 8/19 - 11:20am

1st Night of Summer League

The 3 on 3 league at Boch Ice Center in Dedham begins on Wednesday night. I think most of you who have already signed up already received an email about the times, but I wanted to pass it along to everyone. The first game will be tomorrow, Wednesday, 6/29 at 7:30pm. 

There are still a few spots open, so if you haven't passed your registration in yet, you can bring it with you tomorrow night along with your check.

 

Jersey Numbers for Next Season

The Terriers have asked us to finalize jersey numbers for next year. Here's how we've decided to handle number requests:

 

Returning players

-You will have first option to keep your jersey number from last year, email us to let us know that is what you would like to do

-If you would like to change your number from last year, please email us to let us know what you would like

 

New players

-Please email Larry and I with 3 different options of numbers you would like

 

The Terriers need to submit the order for jerseys early this week so please email us as soon as possible.

 

Thanks!

 

Larry Campbell - lcampbell@ftgtechnologies.com

Kevin Smith - KevinSmith.UA@gmail.com

 

Parents' Night Out!

From the Terriers web site...sounds like an good idea.

http://www.terriershockey.com/parents/

Saturday Morning Walk-On Skills @ The SportsPlex

For anyone who may be interested, the Terriers are having Saturday morning walk-on skills clinics starting on June 4th.  Check out the link below for information and to register.

http://www.terriershockey.com/skills/

USA Hockey Registration

It is now that time of year when we have to register with USA Hockey for the upcoming season.  Membership runs from May 1st through April 30th of each year, and is mandatory for all Terriers players and coaches.

To register with USA Hockey, please visit the website at www.usahockey.com and click on the "REGISTER ONLINE" tab.  There is a $30 USA Hockey fee plus any affiliate fee.  This can be paid with a credit card directly through the web site.

When you complete registration, USA Hockey will email you a copy of your form.  Please email this form to both Larry Campbell (lcampbell@ftgtechnologies.com) and Kevin Smith (KevinSmith.UA@gmail.com).  We will need to provide these to the Terriers to verify USA Hockey membership.

Reminder: the first team practice for the 2000 Terriers AAA is tonight. 740 at Canton SportsPlex. Please bring both a light and dark colored jersey. Thanks!

Now Up: Summer League Plans!

The coaching staff would like to enter the team in the 3 on 3 league at the Boch Ice Center.  The league will be on one consistent weeknight through the summer and be centrally located for most families.  This is a great option because it allows the kids to have fun, be creative, and keep skating in a less structured, no pressure environment. .

Please see the Summer 2011 page for more details.

Learn How to Shoot Properly

From www.terriershockey.com... The Terriers are offering off-ice shootng clinics this spring down at Bavis.  Plese see below.

Learn how to shoot using proper technique in our shooting pits at Bavis Arena.  These sessions will take place Wednesday Nights from 5:00-5:30pm. Sessions run from May 11th - June 2nd. Cost is just $10 per session.
Global Staff will be teaching age appropriate shooting, wrist shot, slap shot, backhand shot, snap shots, and proper weight transfer to make your players shot improve.
More often than not the art of shooting is over looked during practice and skills sessions.  Players aren't being taught how to properly transfer their weight and shoot properly.  Come learn to shoot and score with the Global Hockey skills staff.
Stick, gloves and helmets required. No skates are necessary.
Contact Brian@globalhockey.org for registration.

1st Practice!!

Our first team practice of the summer will be on Tuesday, May 10th from 7:40 - 8:50pm at Canton SportsPlex.  See you at the rink!

Jersey Sizing Night

Jersey sizing night for the 2000 Terriers AAA will be Thursday 4/28 at the Canton SportsPlex.  This is mandatory for all players. 

The Bauer rep will be at the rink along with Mark Bradley from Power Play Sports Sizing.  He will have helmets, gloves, shells, bags, and apparel for sale.

If you cannot attend, please set up an alternate time to meet with Mark by emailing him at cmgolf@verizon.net.

Spring / Summer League Signups

The coaching staff would like to put together a summer league team to play 1 night per week. We would like to get as much of the team together as possible.  However, we do realize that it is the summer and there are conflicts so this is an optional activity. 

If you are interested in signing up please send Kevin Smith an email at KevinSmith.UA@gmail.com. 

Get Your Terriers Gear!

There is a limited amount of Terriers gear (t shirts, sweatshirts, bags, etc.) for sale through the Terriers web site.  Click here to take a look.  You can order online.

I wanted to put this up, but as soon as we get more information about team orders (jerseys, etc.) I will let you know.

Terrier 5,000 Puck Challenge!

Can you shoot 5,000 pucks by the end of the summer?

The coaching staff is issuing this challenge to the 00 AAA Terriers!  You have from May 1st through August 31st to shoot as many pucks as you can. 

For those who are able to reach the goal, you will be eligible for a gift certificate to a hockey store.  Everyone who tries, regardless of whether they reach the goal or not, will receive a Terrier 5,000 Puck Challenge T Shirt.

Click on the 5,000 Puck Challenge page for more details and email Coach Smith at KevinSmith.UA@gmail.com for a score sheet. 

Great Video On Youth Hockey by Univ. of Minnesota Coach

Welcome to 2000 Jr. Terriers RED AAA for the 2011-2012 Season!!

Congratulations on being a Terrier for the 2011-2012 season!  The coaching staff is excited for the upcoming year and we hope the parents and players are too! 

It is our goal to build friendships and team chemistry over the summer through a limited number of summer practices and team events.  This schedule will be announced in the coming days.

As a new addition this year, we are introducing this team web site to help keep parents and players up to date with rosters, scheduling, travel, pictures, and anything else you're going to need to know for the 2000 Jr. Terriers RED AAA team.  You are encouraged to check back often for updates and register to receive updates via email as well!