ice hockey

warren · 04-09-2008, 04:00 AM

hey people im in england and have never played before and was just wondering if you guys have any tips on it. im looking to join my ni team next year, was going to join football buyt sin splints have halted that.

im 5'11'' 178lbs but should be 185lbs by then, what type of position are players my size usually.

thanks warren

Steveoph · 04-09-2008, 08:06 AM

Watch out, avalanche of Canadians incoming!

JK, well it is our national sport with lacrosse.

Anyways, you really want to work on your legs. Train them the hardest because speed is one of the biggest assets. I would suggest doing some power-skating training/classes. I will let some more qualified Canadians chime in about the position for you since I mostly watch hockey and don't play it (I do rugby and football).

warren · 04-09-2008, 08:10 AM

is running anything to judge off with speed? i run the 40 in about a 5.1 which aint great but gives a rough est i would run it faster if i didnt have sin splints

thanks

IainDaniel · 04-09-2008, 10:26 AM

No comparison to running.

Balance and technique will play a key.

Have you skated before?

How big are the players you will be playing against? At your size, I wouldn't really put you on Defence, but I don't know your abilities, nor puck handling skills.

warren · 04-09-2008, 10:33 AM

i ave skated before and can keep on my feet, nothing special. i can speed skate but cant really stop that well. i can fight well if that helps lol

warren · 04-09-2008, 10:44 AM

also whats the craic can i just skate over to the guy with the puck and knock him on his arse?

Marcus ATW · 04-09-2008, 01:02 PM

Left Wing !~!

warren · 04-09-2008, 03:50 PM

left wing, is that the position? does it matter im right handed

Marcus ATW · 04-10-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by warren

left wing, is that the position? does it matter im right handed

Yup thats the position. Nope it doesn't matter that your right handed. In fact you have a better angle shooting from the left wing being right handed. Either right or left wing is fine. You should pick the wing that is closest to the bench this way 2 out of the 3 periods you don't have to skate as far to get off the ice.
The reason I didn't suggest center is because a center has a lot more skating to do every shift. The reason I didn't suggest defense is because one needs to be a skilled skater to play that position it mostly consist mainly of skating backwards. In time if you stick with it you will get there. Its a great game you will love it ;0)

Right or left wing is definitely your best bet

Marcus ATW · 04-10-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by warren

also whats the craic can i just skate over to the guy with the puck and knock him on his arse?

LOL yeah as long as he has the puck.
**Never hit a guy if you can see the back of his jersey numbers**
You need to be in front of him or on the side of him.
The key in Hockey is to keep your head up at all times. The skater with the puck with his head down is going to get run over and hell never see it coming.

warren · 04-10-2008, 09:37 AM

cheers mate im so exited now lol im sure i will take some big hit but by hell ik give them too lol i cant beleive i never noticed this sport too much before now lol.

what happens when you see the fight?? is it aloud to punch someone that annoys you??? that will be awesome lol so many times i have wanted to do this in football (soccer to you guys )

Marcus ATW · 04-10-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by warren

cheers mate im so exited now lol im sure i will take some big hit but by hell ik give them too lol i cant beleive i never noticed this sport too much before now lol.

what happens when you see the fight?? is it aloud to punch someone that annoys you??? that will be awesome lol so many times i have wanted to do this in football (soccer to you guys )

LOL I don't know what kind of league it is. Make sure you have a full shield or cage on if you like having your own teeth.Usually fights don't last long in mens leagues and there are usually suspentions involved. Here is what not to do

warren · 04-10-2008, 01:05 PM

hahaha, i dont know wat people in the us are like but im pretty vengefull person and ill garuntee if some one cheap shots me they betterkeep there fckin helmate on after the game as it wont be my hockey stick going aross his head but me car. i love rough and tumble tho lol

i play football uk kind lol and there was a defender for the team i support and he was known as a hard ass and he had a game up coming against a very trick player so to scare the guy he sent him a letter apoogising in advance and attached was a menu from the local hospital infermary lol i love that man lol

Bum Mahoney · 04-10-2008, 01:31 PM

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The key in Hockey is to keep your head up at all times. The skater with the puck with his head down is going to get run over and hell never see it coming.

Minnesota guy here. I learned that the hard way. Practice this at home: Get a ball, tennis, etc., and just practice handling it back and forth in front of you, side to side, with your head up and staring forward. Get used to not looking at it. As for training, yeah, power skating. Work the legs. Fighting is just for the pros, don't do it in your league or you probably will get tossed out. And never hit anyone with your stick. Left wing does sound about right for your size and experience. Enjoy! Keep us posted...

Marcus ATW · 04-10-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bum Mahoney

Minnesota guy here. I learned that the hard way. Practice this at home: Get a ball, tennis, etc., and just practice handling it back and forth in front of you, side to side, with your head up and staring forward. Get used to not looking at it. As for training, yeah, power skating. Work the legs. Fighting is just for the pros, don't do it in your league or you probably will get tossed out. And never hit anyone with your stick. Left wing does sound about right for your size and experience. Enjoy! Keep us posted...

I dont know what happen last night but The Wild has to win the cup!

warren · 04-10-2008, 02:40 PM

oh well unless i make pro guess il never have he record for chasing some one with an ice skate blade lol

**Red Dog** · 04-10-2008, 03:51 PM

Hey man, I played hockey for 15 years (in the US) and only quit cause I couldn't find a fun league to join where everybody wasn't a **** about everything.. but I was 5'9 175 and switched between Right Defense and Right Wing..

I wasn't big for a defensemen but I knew where and how to hit to put people down, and just have a naturally defensive mindset -- I think you can play any position if you practice what the position calls for..

As far as training, leg work is the most important (I always focused on squats and sprints) and then I would have to say core work (primarily abs) and lower arm strength.. there's alot more pushing and using your forearms than you would imagine -- but like one guy above me said, puck-handling drills are essential -- especially for forwards!

Let me know if you have any questions about it since I can probably help you, but either way good luck with the sport -- it's so much fun