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On Sunday, the Dallas Penguins “Mite” (age 8/9) youth hockey

team won the prestigious 51st Annual Mite A International Silver Sticks Championship in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan held January 23rd through 25th. Coach Paul Fletcher’s Mite Majors went 6-0 in the tournament to win the Championship, beating teams f rom Michigan, Maryland, New York and Ontario, Canada. Dallas Star’s own Mike Ribeiro, watching his son play said, “The young Penguin team is talented but they had to prove how good they were. They demonstrated tremendous heart in making the big plays, but also with all the little things necessary for winning consistently. Their win is a very big accomplishment. They won their Stanley Cup of youth hockey”. Over 6,500 participants play in Regional Qualifying Tournaments which are played across North America, as far

Dallas Penguins Youth Hockey Team Wins International Silver Sticks Tournament

west as Portland, Oregon, south to Dallas, east to Stamford, Connecticut, and north to Sudbury, Ontario. Champions f rom these tournaments are invited to advance to play other champions in International Finals Tournaments. Winners of the International Silver Sticks Championship are immortalized with their names etched in the Silver Sticks exhibit in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. In the final against the Orillia Terriers (Ontario, Canada), Dallas led 1-0 entering the 3rd period. The Terriers matched an early period Penguin goal to make it 2-1 with 8 minutes remaining. The Penguins then hammered home 4 unanswered, skillfully executed goals for the 6-1 win. The Dallas Penguin Mites are one 21 teams of the Dallas Junior Hockey Association (DJHA), the largest youth hockey association in North Texas, headquartered in Plano. DJHA hosts one of the annual Regional Qualifying

Tournaments each October. The Penguin Mites played strong during their initial 3 games of pool play for the 16 qualifying teams starting with a win over the East Gwillimbury Eagles (Ontario, Canada) team. Based in part on gutsy, solid goaltending, they beat a tough Montgomery County, MD. team in game 2. A dominating win over the Mt. Clemens, MI team set up the Penguins as their bracket’s number 1 seed entering the single elimination finals rounds. In pool play, the Penguins goalie duo posted a stingy 1.0 goals-against average while the offense tallied 21 goals over the 3 games. The offense showed remarkable versatility including short-sided goals coming at strategic points in the contests. After a win against the Westchester N.Y. Vipers in the Quarterfinals, the Penguins had to beat the Montgomery Blue Devils once again in the Semis. As was evident throughout the tournament,

the Penguin’s strong skating, playmaking, and deep team strength helped them edge out the Blue Devils in their toughest game of the tournament. The Penguin defensive lines were a dominating force in the tournament, not only keeping opposing offenses in check, but demonstrating amazing blue line firepower. The blue line bullets created rebound goals and the Penguin “D” recorded multiple laser-like shots for unassisted goals which changed game momentum and broke the back of the competition. The 4 goal barrage in the final 8 minutes of the Championship game exemplified the complete Penguin attack of offensive rushes, blue line wrist shots, and close-in jams. It was a time never to be forgotten by the young athletes. ■

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Keith Andresen, Senior Director,Hockey Programs

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For the Good of the GameBy Keith Andresen

We all have special people that pass through our lives and

contribute to the people we become. When it comes to hockey there is no one who had more impact on my hockey knowledge and philosophy than Vee Lacroix. I would imagine that most of you have never heard of Vee, but if you were part of the Chicago hockey community at any time over the past 30 years the name would certainly be familiar. I began playing hockey at the age of 4 or 5 on the ponds of suburban Chicago. Like most kids in the late 1960’s and 1970’s I played house, travel and high school hockey and then went off to college to begin my “real” life. When I returned from college I still enjoyed playing and started playing in a local hometown adult league. It was an “industrial league” and many of the teams were sponsored with a sprinkling of ex-pro and college players. It was there that I met Vee. Vee was originally from Montreal and moved to Chicago in 1973. He was a student of the game and made sure everyone around him knew the game. Whether coaching or playing Vee took the game seriously and

A True Friend and Mentorplayed to win, but never at the expense of character or integrity. On our adult team he possessed an uncanny ability to see the game and anticipate what would happen next. After almost each shift we would return to the bench and Vee would share his thoughts on positioning, strategy and philosophy. Most of all Vee had fun and a passion for the game I had never seen before. It was contagious. Not only did my understanding of the game growm but I became even more passionate about the game I already loved. While I had coached a squirt house team for two seasons while in high school, I never gave much thought to coaching again until I met Vee. I was fascinated by his dedication to his ideals and principles and the way he was able to dissect every play and movement. We became good f riends and regular golf partners. In fact, every Saturday morning for almost 20 years Vee and I were part of the same regular golf group. I would hear stories about the players he coached and invariably they would be stories of slow starts and fast finishes. Unlike many coaches today, Vee never cared which kids

played on his team. He welcomed any player and corrected their mistakes and made them into hockey players, and more importantly young men. He didn’t need the most talented kids, just the ones that wanted to learn, work hard and have fun. Using these values Vee’s teams won numerous League, Tournament and State Championships. On several occasions he took teams to USA Hockey National Tournaments. I started coaching in the early 1980’s using the philosophies that Vee held dear. While I had numerous ups and downs dealing with different situations and “parent personalities,” I discovered that I wouldn’t go off course if I didn’t compromise my integrity. I tried to coach with passion while making sure that each game and practice had an element of fun. While it took a number of years for me to find my complete comfort zone, I realized quickly that if I stuck to the values that Vee had taught me I would become a good coach. There was no need to push to win because I had realized that winning was a result of the passion, integrity and values that I had learned from Vee. I have now coached youth hockey for 25 years using the fundamentals

that Vee Lacroix preached. The values of skill development, respect, integrity and character are something I hold very dear, and I owe Vee the credit for much of my success. Unfortunately Vee Lacroix passed away unexpectedly last year. While I mourn the loss of my good friend, I will continue to celebrate his hockey legacy by trying to pass on the values he taught me to each player I come in contact with. Last weekend Vee was inducted into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame. His son Rick accepted the honor for his dad and from what I understand there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. ■

Scott Coffin of Plano All Stars vs. Alliance Bronson Adams and Sam Shaw following the action

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Monthly ColumnsFor The Good of the Game . . . . . . . 5Life Lessons on Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8From The Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10In Sports – Off Drugs . . . . . . . . . . 11Blade Babe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Confessions of a Goalie Parent. . . . 27Behind the Bench. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Metroplex Hockey Offi cials Assn. . . 31

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winning the tournament title, 6-3. Members of the team, coached by Jeff Ramsay, are Louis Daley, Mark LeBlanc, David Whaley, Patrick Goodwin, Tyler Privette, Jake Walton, Alex Rife, Hunter Herd, Ben Swaggerty, Sean Gleaves, Lincoln Redmon, Daley Searfoss, Sean O’Connor, Clint Carlisle, Collin Hesse, Sam McDonald, and Trevor LoBue.

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Life Lessons On Ice by Kim Tinkham, Editor

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a team player? Here

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work ethic. Successful teams must have a good leader. Not everyone can be a leader at the same time. There must be followers for the leader to lead. Successful leaders lead by example. What happens to a team if the leader doesn’t set a good example? Does this mean that once you are a leader you are always a leader? No. Does this mean that once you are a follower you are always a follower? No. After all, where do you think we get good leaders? They are good followers first. In order to become a good leader you must possess certain qualities. The

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first and most important is that you must be willing to follow someone else when you are not the leader. Good leaders don’t play the “it’s my ball and if I can’t play my way then I’m going home and taking my ball with me” game. Good leaders do what is best for the team. In order to be a good follower you must know everything the leader knows and also watch and follow the example he sets for you. You must also make sure that the leader has everything they need to lead. A good follower is also ready to be the leader when he is called upon to do so. What a good follower is NOT ... is a pushover. They follow because it is not their time to lead. Otherwise they would be leading. Please don’t mistake a good follower as someone who blindly follows someone or something no matter what. Followers are people who are there to provide the strength and stability necessary on a team. They help to achieve the goals of the team. Occasionally, there are those people who are neither leaders nor followers. They are like bad spots on the ice. They are there to trip the team up. They are the ‘one man shows’. They complain when the team wins because they didn’t get

enough ice time. They complain when the team loses because they didn’t get enough ice time. The only thing they do really well is complain. It is never their fault; it is always someone else’s fault. For lack of a better term, I call these players “quicksand”. It doesn’t matter how good of a leader or follower you are these players are quicksand. And if you start to hang out with them you’ll be stuck in the same quicksand. Now I don’t know much about quicksand but I do know this. You can’t skate on it! And neither can they. Eventually, as the competition becomes tougher, they work themselves out of a team and/or organization. Think of your team as a team of sled dogs. There is one leader and lots of followers. It can only work that way. Remember also that the lead dog has to set the pace and pull harder than every one else. In life outside of hockey you’ll come into contact with hundreds of each type. Learn from the leaders, support the followers and avoid at all costs the quicksand. ■

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Hockey Parent Dilemma: Currently your son is a high school player or a U18 travel team player. He has talent and could play college hockey and maybe even get a “Full Ride” scholarship if positioned right. He is a high school senior or junior. What do you do next? What are his options? Twenty five years ago, your best option was to enroll in a prep school, either in New England or Minnesota. That would mean $30,000 per year to attend a prep school. In reality, there is no need to do that now, because there are plenty of junior programs in the United States and Canada that are feeding grounds for ALL college hockey coaches and recruiters. Over the past six months, . hockey parents have repeatedly asked me. “Other than the USHL and NAHL, what are my son’s options?” PLENTY! First, the USHL and NAHL are not the be all and end all in junior hockey in North America. There are many other top quality junior leagues for your son to develop in to land that scholarship.

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NH Jr. Monarchs Players from these teams received millions of dollars in scholarships from U.S. colleges and universities. These teams come from the following leagues: BCHL British Columbia, OPJHL Ontario Provincial, AJHL Alberta, SJHL Saskatchewan, and the EJHL Eastern Junior. Now here comes the best part that parents love to hear. It costs the parents $0 for their sons to play in the BCHL, AJHL, SJHL and the OPJHL. Obviously there are travel expenses and other costs, but when compared to prep school, you can save about $30,000 per year. In addition, here are the best benefits for playing in these leagues; 50+ regular season games plus the playoffs. Example: A Metroplex travel player at the end of October traveled about 6,000 miles by jet and had only played 11 games versus an OPJHL player who had 23 games played with 6 hours of travel time. In the 37 team OPJHL, which is primarily centered in the greater Toronto area, it’s only three

hours by bus from the most western team to the most eastern team. This means No Missed School Days because of travel. Most important, Housing, Meals, Laundry and Supervision are handled by well qualified and experienced Billeted Families. Most college coaches prefer you play at least one PG ( Post Graduate HS) season in juniors, depending on available scholarships, possibly two seasons for hockey and personal development.In closing, if your son is a high school age junior or senior you need to explore these options. I have listed the following league websites for your internet surfing experience. Www.bchl.bc.ca Www.ajhl.ca Www.sjhl.ca Www.opjhl.ca Www.easternjuniorcom If you need additional help navigating through the col lege recruiting process, write me at [email protected]. ■

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21 epidemiologists in the country who reports substance abuse trends for the National Institute on Drug Abuse, recently stated that, “The national trends are worrisome. We need more prevention, intervention and treatment services.” “Abuse is up and deaths are up.” According to the national household survey, abuse of prescription pain relievers is second only to marijuana use in teens. One reason stated for this increase is the availability of drugs through the internet, and how fast new drug trends are spread over the internet. Another reason is many teens believe prescription drugs are safer then street drugs, and feel less shame over using them. So, this February express your love by opening your heart and learning all you can about the prevention of over the counter and prescription drug use and

abuse and be willing to share what you learn with the teenagers in your social network. The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, which is funded by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, has several tips for parents on preventing prescription and over the counter drug abuse among teens. For more information visit: A Prescription for Parents on Preventing Prescription & Over-the-Counter Abuse Among Teens, or visit Parents. The Anti-Drug. Visit our web page at www.texcansportsconsulting.com, or for a copy of the Texcan Sports Consulting, Substance abuse Prevention Family Guide Book, or to inquire about other services contact: Kellie Schriver at [email protected] or 972-816-4004. ■

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Growing up in Irving, Jason Price tried just about every team sport he

could. Football, basketball, and baseball were fun, but not quite what he was looking for. It was not until he was 30 years old that he found a team sport that he truly felt connected to. Of course, as a kid in Texas he had never been exposed to ice hockey, but when the Dallas Stars came to town and youth leagues began popping up, his interest peaked. After watching some high school games at the local rink, he was hooked. He first signed up for lessons and took six months to learn how to skate properly. Then he signed up for Instructional

League, and he has been playing on a hockey team ever since. The 37-year-old video editor shared, “You just have to get out there and do it. It’s somewhat of a financial sacrifice to get started, but it is an opportunity that not everyone has access to, especially as adults.” When he is not working or mountain biking in the trails at Grapevine, he still goes to public skate to work on his skating technique, and he still signs up for adult classes to improve his skating skills. “I really believe that you should learn to skate before you join a team rather than learn on the ice during a game. It’s

a very important aspect of the game,” Jason said. And Jason’s skill set shows. The coach of his most recent adult power skating class in Euless had a hard time stumping him. I would know. I’m the coach. It just goes to show, it’s never too late to start playing the coolest game around. ■

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Ice Times sat down with Brad Buetow, former coach of both the University

of Minnesota and Colorado College. In his more than 30 years of developing and coaching players, and working alongside greats like Herb Brooks, he has gained insight into the “business of the game,” which has shaped how he assists players who aspire to advance to the next level. Today Buetow is the owner of JPS-Hockey, which produces the annual Junior Placement Showcase in Denver and runs Elite Checking Camps and other programs throughout the year.

ICE TIMES: What does it take for kids from a non-traditional hockey state (like Texas) to be taken seriously on a national level?

BUETOW: Texas is definitely making strides. Several players from Texas have gone on to play college hockey, and it starts with the Midget AAA players and the excellent coaches who are in Texas today. When good teams are put together that go to tournaments in more traditional hockey areas, the kids get exposure. If you go and play in Minnesota or Michigan or New England, you’re going to be seen. Scouts still do not come to Texas to see players. I feel your pain. I coached pro hockey for a year in Waco, and that really opened my eyes, not only to the talent that is here, but to the difficulty Texas players have

of getting exposure. Teams like the Tornado, Dallas Stars AAA, Ice

Jets and Penguins have helped in recent years.

ICE TIMES: That said, if a player is not on a travel team that goes to these “hockey areas,” what are some other ways to get exposure?

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have to go where the scouts are. They need to go to showcases and team try-outs. You also need to be realistic about where you are going to play. Very few kids make it to Division I schools where the big scholarship money is, and most of those kids are being recruited out of the junior teams. When it comes to playing college hockey, there are some excellent club teams at Division I, II and III schools that in reality can beat the junior teams and win national championships. They don’t have scholarships, but they need kids who can play.

ICE TIMES: What advice do you have for players who are trying to develop their skills?

BUETOW: I’m a big believer in playing multiple sports. Not just team sports, but running, weight lifting, and other sports that develop your hand/eye coordination, whether it’s football or soccer. Roller blading helps. I coached pro inline hockey for a while. A lot of ice players play that.

ICE TIMES: In addition to a career as a player, what other careers in and around hockey are there, and how does one get into those fields?

BUETOW: A lot of kids get into management of teams or become physical therapists or trainers. Fitness training is huge, and there are degree programs. You can start as an intern and work your way up. I played pro and got hurt after just two seasons. I was going to be an architect, but I was 23 and I loved hockey, and my former coach Herb Brooks asked me to be his assistant. I did it as a volunteer for a year, and I fell in love with coaching. That was in 1974. I got hired, and I was Herb’s assistant for several years and then took over as head coach at the University of Minnesota.

ICE TIMES: Do you have any advice for parents?

BUETOW: The best thing you can do is support your kids and give them opportunities. At the same time, you don’t want to push too hard. You have to be patient. When they are 12 and 13 years old you don’t need to be thinking about college scholarships and they don’t need to be playing just hockey year round. You need to enjoy the journey. Make sure your kids concentrate on doing well in school. About the time they are 17 you can start working on their hockey career. The average age of a college player is about 20. Most come out of the junior leagues because the colleges are very competitive and want a more developed kid.

ICE TIMES: You created the Junior Placement Showcase as a way to get kids from states that aren’t considered hockey hot beds to be seen. In addition to the game format that gives kids on-ice exposure, there are seminars at the rink throughout the weekend. What are the seminars about?

BUETOW: We get representatives and scouts from more than 60 teams, and they all get a chance to talk about their individual programs, their schools, and their teams. We also have speakers who talk about other things like training and nutrition. You also have the chance to learn about the NCAA Clearinghouse and the process you need to go through to be considered. We talk about grades, financial aid help, and the things you need to get done if you’re serious about pursuing higher level hockey. You can read all about it at www.jps-hockey.com. Online registration is already open, and space is limited. We had about 20 Texas kids last year, but we’d like to see more. There’s definitely talent in the Dallas area. ■

“Several players from Texas have gone on to play college hockey, and it starts with the Midget AAA players and the excellent coaches who are in Texas today.”

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Dallas Stars Selects players Corey Patulea (52), Colin Nunnelee (4) and Adam Di Millo (15) surround the Lafayette Catahoulas goalie looking for loose rubber

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The second an-nual Hockey

Weekend Across America, present-ed by Reebok – a three-day nationwide celebration of the sport of hockey – will take place Feb. 13-15, 2009. Each of the tree days associated with Hockey Weekend Across America has a theme, including Wear Your Favorite Hockey Jersey on Friday, Bring A Friend to the Rink on Saturday and Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes on Sunday. ‘‘We look to build on the success of last year’s inaugural Hockey Weekend Across American,’ sayd Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. “It’s important to engage the entire hockey community in this effort and, with the

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ice hockey team during the team’s annual northern trip. The week-long trip, organized by Jesuit assistant coach Kevin Smith and Spring Lake Park head coach Tom Benson, gave the Rangers the opportunity to compete on the ice, play on a pond, and grow as a team. In describing the adventure, Coach Smith complimented the efforts that made the trip possible and the character demonstrated by the Jesuit team. “The last couple years we’ve gone to Buffalo for the National Invitational Scholastic Showcase. But this year, we couldn’t go because the event date conflicted with the academic schedule at Jesuit. Our head coach Mark Campbell grew up in the same town as the head coach from Spring Lake Park, so we worked together to organize a series of scrimmages and games in Spring Lake Park.”

The series gave the Jesuit players the opportunity to experience northern-style hockey while learning more about the steps needed to participate in collegiate-level hockey. “A big part of why we organize these trips is the academic benefit for our players. They get to sit down and meet with NCAA head coaches. They learn the recruiting steps. They see that there is a balance of academic and hockey competition for spots at schools.“ The quality of Jesuit’s character was also displayed throughout the time of the team’s stay in Spring Lake Park. “We had a lot of compliments on how well behaved the boys were during the trip. To get feedback on that is particularly rewarding. We put a lot of responsibility for this on the seniors. It is their third year doing it, and they can provide mentoring to the incoming players. We always make sure that the seniors take care of the younger players.”

While the Rangers defeated the host team in the week’s final game, the highlight of the trip was when they participated in an afternoon of shinny hockey on Spring Lake Park’s snowdrift lined outdoor rink. After celebrating the game in its purest form, the Rangers returned home ready to pursue the AT&T High School League championship. AT&T High School League – Midseason Division LeadersCourtesy of Dr. Pepper Star CenterAll reports as of December 31, 2008

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Bailey Hall (97) of the Pee Wee Dallas Stars Selects, fights for a rebound with the Lafayette Catahoulas

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In the predominately male sport of ice hockey, the sight of a female-

especially between the pipes- can cause a double-take among players. For Lamar High School senior Lena Shook, the looks are no big deal; it’s getting in her crease that matters. “After four years of being the only girl goalie in hockey leagues, I have grown pretty accustomed to the looks and remarks,” Shook said. “Most of the guys are pretty nice to me. Some, though, still don’t know how to take me.” Originally a soccer goalie, Shook took to the ice after moving to Arlington with her family. “My brother was quite interested in hockey. One of the managers at the Euless Dr. Pepper StarCenter expressed that they needed some hockey goalies. I figured that it should be an easy transition from soccer to hockey goalie. So, I told him I would give it a try,” Shook said. “The rest, I guess, is history. I really like playing ice hockey and the challenges I face as a goalie.” As a goalie in the Dallas Stars Youth Hockey League for the past four years, this season is Shook’s rookie year, and last, as a member of the Arlington Wild high school team. “This season, my greatest challenge is trying to prove myself to everyone. It ’s hard getting the chance to prove my skills. We have two other goalies on the team with club experience, so I haven’t seen much net time,” she said. “My r e l a t i o n s h i p with the other W ild players is pretty swell. They’re encouraging and funny.”

Playing With the BoyzWild goalie only female between the pipes in AT&T leagueBy A.J. A-Jibin Lamar High School reporter

The Wild male players have had to make some adjustments as well this season now that Shook has joined the team. “We have to be a little careful with our discussions at times. We don’t want to offend her,” Lamar junior and Wild assistant captain Michael Arnold said. “Lena has improved in practice a lot so she’s started to play in more games. She’s usually a backup, but she’s pretty solid when she comes in the game.” Though some of the players still underestimate her at times, Shook brings a lot to the Wild organization. “Lena is just another goalie to me,” Lamar junior and Wild goalie David Whaley said. “She really is pretty decent in net. She’s gone in cold a couple of times and hung with the pace of the game. Lena is always upbeat and encouraging. She helps relieve tension at times on the bench. After games, she always has something nice to say to me about my game- win or lose. I appreciate that. She’s definitely an asset to the team.” Shook believes that females wanting to play ice hockey should maintain a high tolerance for guys being guys and should not allow anyone to convince them that

girls can’t play the game. “I have seen some pretty skillful females in the sport that could easily surpass a male any day,” she said. “In hockey, it really is how you play the sport. It’s not so much about size as it is about speed and skill. So for any girls that want to play with the guys, go for it. Hockey is a team sport and you are just as much a

part of the team as the guys are.” ■

Arlington Wild goaltenders Lamar High School senior Lena Shook and Lamar junior David Whaley

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Mike Schwarz, Goalie Parent, has been procrastinating when he should have been writing and hasn’t prepared a photo caption that will fly.

wrister or slap shot, nor is it a time to defend their teammate’s dekes. It’s time for a goalie to get “game ready.” The team is there to help. I used to get nervous when I saw my son missing his team’s pre-game shots as they went into the back of the net. But, honestly, I can’t correlate game success with how many he stops before a game. I can see how he gets into his rhythm, which is what that pre-game exercise is all about. The goalie needs to feel the puck on his body. He needs to feel his muscles working the saves. He needs to get his vision keyed on the motions of the players coming through to the net -- the way the puck is moving that night, over that ice, in that light. It may be the same rink, but each game is different. The goalie spools up so that he is at the correct speed when that first puck is dropped. The only way to do that game after game is to develop a routine. Goalies repeat their preparation sequence the same way each game they play. It begins before they take the ice, and it becomes their standard. I’d go so far as to say it’s their own personal superstition. My son listens to his music in the dressing room prior to all games that he plays. (He doesn’t when he’s scheduled to be on the bench.) Heck, my son listens to the same song just prior to going onto the ice. (“Hallowed be Thy Name” by Iron Maiden.) Goalies can be such a predictable lot. If you go to a Stars game early and watch Marty Turco, you’ll see his routine. When his team takes the ice for the skate around, he goes to the right face off circle, stretches and does a bunch of shuffling,

front back, left right, up down. Then he skates around the net and approaches the right side of the crease from behind. He stops at the right post, taps the ice twice with his stick, then enters the crease. He moves up to the hash marks, does more up/downs and backs into the crease on his pads. He’s now ready to get ready! (The latter part of that sequence is followed by some stretching prior to the second and third periods.) The value of this warm-up time also explains why the toughest job in hockey belongs to the goalie who comes in off the bench to relieve his partner. Usually, the game isn’t going swimmingly, so everyone is looking for a miracle in net. Yet, the reliever hasn’t had time to spool up and is never immediately game ready. It’s at times like these that we goalie parents hope for some very soft shots before the rubber starts to fly in earnest. Something else to observe is that the goalie who is not scheduled to start the game cannot win the starting position by making super-cool saves during warm-up, although some try. These are the goalies that do their best to be in the crease first, even when not starting. Watching those goalies is always entertaining. So, next time you are at your kid’s game, be sure and pay attention to the show before the show. You’ll learn a great deal. Some goalies will take a few quick shots and then make their way over to the bench to chat with the coach. You’ve seen them: mask is back on their head, arms on the bench rail talking away. They miss their warm-up time. Well, actually they don’t miss that time, they just shift it a bit. Instead, their prep/warm-up time slides over into the first few minutes

of the game, after the first puck gets dropped. And that’s when you will often see the soft goals early in a game. That goalie wasn’t prepared. He didn’t do his job. He may have nodded at the ref, but he wasn’t ready for that first puck drop. He wasn’t ready for the rubber to fly.

To be continued…

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BEHIND THE BENCHBy Mark Dyslin

Mark Dyslin has been coaching youth sports for over 15 years and coach-ing youth hockey since 1999. He is currently one of the coaches for St. Mark’s Junior Varisty Hockey Team.

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I am so jealous of motivational speakers. Have they figured “it” out or what?

Do one thing right (or really, really wrong) in your life and you are on the speakers circuit at ten grand, or more, a pop. Nice work if you can get it. In case you are looking for a career change, you can learn to be a motivational speaker via this Intertubes thing. I kid you not. Just be ready to fork over a small processing fee via a secure transaction, and presto! you are one motivatin’ buckaroo. As for us youth hockey coaches, motivating kids does not require a feat any greater than what you are doing now. All it takes is an investment of time and passion. So how does one invigorate youngn’s? A hint: it’s more than the “win one for the Gipper” pre-game

speech. And there’s nothing wrong with showing the kids “Rudy,” or “Miracle” for team building, but it probably won’t hold their enthusiasm very long. Inspiring kids from September through April is multifaceted and complex. I’m not sure what “multifaceted and complex” means, but I got that from one of those “teach-yourself-to-be-a-motivational-speaker” web sites, so it must be “apropos” (another gem from insta-motivationalspeaker.fiz). One word of caution: don’t confuse motivation with pressure to perform. That is a fine line we regularly straddle. For those kids who are natural competitors, it doesn’t take much to get them fired up. On the contrary, we are usually trying to find ways to dial those kids back a bit. But what about when things don’t go well for the ultra-competitive? Or

how about those kids who are new to the sport or not highly skilled? What do you do with the kids who are playing hockey for the social aspect? We all have this “mélange”(that’s a top shelf word, too) of kids on our team right now. How do we motivate this bowl of mixed nuts? One at a time. Kids will stay motivated if they continue to see the relationship between the reason why they joined the team and stuff involved with the sport (i.e., practice). How does one make that nexus? First, you need to build a relationship with each player. Get to understand who they are on and off the ice. Next, help players understand what success means. No one will win every game, and each player needs to learn from failure. Finally, we need stay with them through the ups and downs. Be supportive whether a

player does well or whether they don’t quite hit the mark. I will cover each of these in more detail over the next few issues. Until then, ponder the interplay of a multifaceted and complex world. Or watch Fred Flintstone reruns for two hours and you’ll wind up at the same place. ■

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How many of you watched the NHL Winter Classic on New Year’s Day?

How many of you watched the NHL Skills Competition and ALL Star Game on January 24th and 25th? How many of you saw the Stars vs. Red Wings game on January 29th? If you did, the one thing you should have clearly picked up on was the players were having fun, the coaches were having fun, the fans were having fun and the officials were having fun. The other thing you should have picked up on was sportsmanship. This was clearly evident in the Stars / Wings game when that crusty old Chris Chelios inadvertently smacked Kris Barch in the chicklets with his stick. Chelly went right over to him to him to check him out and offer an apology. Barch knew it was an accident, both teams knew it and there was no retaliation. Interesting, I say, because over the last few weeks there has been this big blow up about fighting in our game

and the raging debate about forbidding it entirely or not. I am not going to get into that discussion here. What should be evident is that the reason why these people were having so much fun and why there was no retaliation is because of the respect these players have for themselves, their opponents and most importantly the game of hockey. Most of what I get in the way of complaints stems from the fact some player or team was “out of control” and the referees did nothing to stop it. I have said many times, we don’t control games, we call penalties. Players and coaches control the game by positively responding to the penalties called and changing their behavior. In the majority of these cases and the hearings I have attended as a member of the State Match Penalty Committee, the one over riding concept missing from these players and coaches, is a respect for our game, and all its participant. RESPECT, not a hard concept. ■

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