Hatzic Secondary School
On Ice Program
Course Synopsis: Hockey
The foundation of a good hockey player is the mastery of individual technical skills. In this course students will address the changes that will need to be made technically and fundamentally to improve in any given skill area, as well as developing these skills dynamically, in an environment that resembles game situations. The course is designed so that each player can master the skills needed in becoming a complete player and understanding the entire game setting.
Organizational Structure:
| Unit / Topic | Title | Time |
| Topic 1 | Stick Handling and Passing | 20 hours |
| Topic 2 | Power Skating | 20 hours |
| Topic 3 | Shooting | 20 hours |
| Topic 4 | Checking and Body Checking | 20 hours |
| Topic 5 | Positional Play / Position Specific Play | 20 hours |
| Topic 6 | Classroom assignments and quizzes | 20 hours |
| TOTAL | 120 hours |
* All topics will be blended throughout the year.
Topic 1: Puck Control and Passing
Overview
Puck handling is when the player is handling the puck. Coordination, speed of hand and speed of reaction are all critical in stick handling. Correct body position, head up and hand grip are essential. Passing and play making are critical for a successful team .
Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Organizers
- Dribbling, puck control, dekes, feet to stick, face-offs
- Forehand sweep, back hand pass, saucer pass, snap pass, bank pass, receiving a pass
Topic 2: Power Skating
Overview
Skating is the foundation in which all other skills are built. The level of performance attained by a player in passing, stick handling, shooting and checking are directly related to one’s skating ability. The time spent improving a player’s skating is a worthwhile investment due to the carry over value to the many other aspects of the game.
Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Organizers
- Balance, edges, stride, sculling, crossovers, starts, stops, forward, backward, turns and pivots.
Topic 3: Shooting
Overview
The ability to shoot the puck in various situations that arise during a game of hockey is an invaluable skill. Hockey players should have a complete arsenal of shots from which to choose. An incomplete player is limited to only one or two types of shots.
Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Organizers
- Accuracy, execution, blade / puck relationship, follow through, generation of force, wrist shots, slap shots and snap shots, one timers, goalie dekes.
Topic 4: Checking and Body Checking
Overview
Checking is carried out to gain control of the puck.
Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Organizers
- Angling, stick check, body check, shoulder check, hip check, block check, pinning, receiving body checks.
- Body positioning, stick positioning, gap control.
Topic 5: Positional Play / Position Specific Play
Overview
All players must have a knowledge of positional play and utilize it during a game. Positional play is the foundation from which offensive and defensive styles and strategies are derived.
Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Organizers
- break outs, fore checks, defensive, offensive and neutral zone coverage.
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Hatzic Secondary School
34800 Dewdney Trunk Rd
Mission, BC V2V 5V6
Tel: 604.826.3651
Fax: 604.820.9209
email: Office
Principal
Larry Jepsen
email: Larry Jepsen
Vice-Principal (A – K)
Rick Fitch
email: Rick Fitch
Vice-Principal (L – Z)
Shirley
Gibson
email: Shirley Gibson
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