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Puckmasters Checking Clinics

"Knowledge is Key" Checking classes are held typically around the beginning of spring and fall seasons.  Group sessions can be held any time when group sizes reach a minimum of 4 players.  Private one-on-one sessions are available all year long.   Sessions include one hour of ’chalk talk’ in our conference room including watching the USA Hockey “Heads up Hockey” video.  Group sessions include 3 hours of ice time. Call for availabilities.

About our checking clinics

At Puckmasters, your safety on the ice is our number one concern.   Did you know that hockey players only need to be moving at walking speed to get hurt?   As players, we can reach speeds on the ice up to 20 mph and that can mean catastrophe for those who don’t come out prepared.  Peewee is the level in which body contact is introduced and can also be the level that some players decide to hang up the skates because of a bad experience.   Don’t let body contact take away your hockey enthusiasts’ love for the game .  At Puckmasters checking clinics, we’ll teach you the following:

• How to receive checks safely along the boards
• Learn how to protect the puck while getting checked
• Peripheral Puck/player vision
• Proper hockey stance
• Angles of attack
• Open ice hitting
• Dealing with the “Worst case scenario”
• Effective techniques of stealing the puck from you opponent
• SAFETY, SAFETY……….and more SAFETY!!!!

Checking KEYS TO SUCCESS

• HEADS UP - DON'T DUCK!!!
• Stay Alert - Be aware of what's around you at all times
• Bend your Knees - Always keep your knees bent for better balance.
• Be in Control - Improving your skating ability will make you a safer, stronger and smarter player.
• Cushion All Impacts - Try to absorb the impact with as much of your body as possible.
• Skate through the check
• Go Low - Lower center of gravity increases your balance and stability.
• NEVER BLIND FROM BEHIND! - Always face your opponents. Never hit them from behind.
• Quick Feet - Don't be caught standing still - keep moving.
• Anything but your head - Never hit anything on the ice with your head first.
• Arms First - Always put your hands on your stick, if possible and cushion any impact using your arms like a shock absorber.
• Sign up to a Puckmasters Checking Clinic today to get the best instruction around.

Clinic Pricing

$65 for Puckmasters Members / $75 for Non-Members

Clinic Dates

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED Tuesday, May 27th & Wednesday, May 28th - 6:00pm-7:30pm Enroll Online Now!!! 1.5 hrs. each night, 3 hours total.

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