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.