jlnjcb
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- Feb 4, 2010
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Hi all:
Well, if you read my other thread you understand that I am going to start playing in a 3 on 3 hockey league during the summer .
I have a few newbie questions:
1. What do I wear underneath all that equipment? How do you get "dressed"?
Full hockey equipment isn't required for the stick and puck sessions I go to so I not much people really get "dressed" for hockey (and plus I wouldn't watch guys change). I don't really know how to get dressed for hockey.... can you wear a regular t-shirt and shorts underneath?
Also, what is the standard "procedure" to put on hockey equipment?
2. What should I do to please/not annoy the coach and players?
I've played enough street hockey to know that nobody likes a ball hog. But what other things should I not/do to please the coach and players? Other then the obvious things like skate hard and never stop working....
The last thing I want is for the coaches and other players to be annoyed at me.
3. Should I just get rid of the puck the first few games?
Because I'm a beginner, I'm afraid I'll make a completely bone-headed play. Should I just pass the puck to people and just stay under the radar for the first few games?
4. For line changes, is it totally noobish if you use the door instead of just climbing over the boards?
5. I'm playing 3 on 3, is there anything different I should do from playing 5 on 5? What differences should I expect?
6. Will it roller blading make my ice skating worse?
I was planning to practice skating forwards and backwards (not turning or stopping) on roller skates on days I can't get to the ice. Even though I won't be practicing turns I was hoping that forwards and backwards skating would translate on the ice (making my stride more powerful, smoother etc.)
Is this a bad idea?
7. Do any of you know any good dvds, books, websites, threads that can help with my shooting, passing, skating, general hockey sense?
That's all the questions I have for now, but I'm sure I'll think of something later on. Any answers would be really helpful.
Thanks!
EDIT:
Hi again guys,
Okay now I've got a problem. A friend of a friend said that he tried out 3 on 3 and it was MURDER. He apparently puked on the first day.
Now I have an option of playing 5 on 5. What would you recommend for a beginner?
EDIT: May 20, 2010
New question:
ARGH!!!!
I just found out that the 3 on 3 league im going to is open to all levels. Not only beginners. The coordinator says that although its just "for fun" it is still mostly filled with AA and AAA players. Should I still go? Opinions anyone?
I should probably post this on a new thread or something, but do any of you guys know a good place to play around the Vancouver B.C area? Minor hockey is closed for the season so i need a place with summer leagues.
EDIT: May 25, 2010
Edit: New Question
Do any of you guys know where to get cheap hockey gear? all my local stores are selling them for pretty expensive. Im looking online, but im not sure which sites have the cheapest prices. I've looked at hockeymonkey and hockeygiant so far. Any suggestions?
Edit: New Question
Do any of you guys know where to get cheap hockey gear? all my local stores are selling them for pretty expensive. Im looking online, but im not sure which sites have the cheapest prices. I've looked at hockeymonkey and hockeygiant so far. Any suggestions?
EDIT: May 26, 2010
Edit: New Question
Well this league I'm playing in is a no checking league, my question is:
Does this mean that I shouldn't "play the body" and just play the puck?
Well, if you read my other thread you understand that I am going to start playing in a 3 on 3 hockey league during the summer .
I have a few newbie questions:
1. What do I wear underneath all that equipment? How do you get "dressed"?
Full hockey equipment isn't required for the stick and puck sessions I go to so I not much people really get "dressed" for hockey (and plus I wouldn't watch guys change). I don't really know how to get dressed for hockey.... can you wear a regular t-shirt and shorts underneath?
Also, what is the standard "procedure" to put on hockey equipment?
2. What should I do to please/not annoy the coach and players?
I've played enough street hockey to know that nobody likes a ball hog. But what other things should I not/do to please the coach and players? Other then the obvious things like skate hard and never stop working....
The last thing I want is for the coaches and other players to be annoyed at me.
3. Should I just get rid of the puck the first few games?
Because I'm a beginner, I'm afraid I'll make a completely bone-headed play. Should I just pass the puck to people and just stay under the radar for the first few games?
4. For line changes, is it totally noobish if you use the door instead of just climbing over the boards?
5. I'm playing 3 on 3, is there anything different I should do from playing 5 on 5? What differences should I expect?
6. Will it roller blading make my ice skating worse?
I was planning to practice skating forwards and backwards (not turning or stopping) on roller skates on days I can't get to the ice. Even though I won't be practicing turns I was hoping that forwards and backwards skating would translate on the ice (making my stride more powerful, smoother etc.)
Is this a bad idea?
7. Do any of you know any good dvds, books, websites, threads that can help with my shooting, passing, skating, general hockey sense?
That's all the questions I have for now, but I'm sure I'll think of something later on. Any answers would be really helpful.
Thanks!
EDIT:
Hi again guys,
Okay now I've got a problem. A friend of a friend said that he tried out 3 on 3 and it was MURDER. He apparently puked on the first day.
Now I have an option of playing 5 on 5. What would you recommend for a beginner?
EDIT: May 20, 2010
New question:
ARGH!!!!
I just found out that the 3 on 3 league im going to is open to all levels. Not only beginners. The coordinator says that although its just "for fun" it is still mostly filled with AA and AAA players. Should I still go? Opinions anyone?
I should probably post this on a new thread or something, but do any of you guys know a good place to play around the Vancouver B.C area? Minor hockey is closed for the season so i need a place with summer leagues.
EDIT: May 25, 2010
Edit: New Question
Do any of you guys know where to get cheap hockey gear? all my local stores are selling them for pretty expensive. Im looking online, but im not sure which sites have the cheapest prices. I've looked at hockeymonkey and hockeygiant so far. Any suggestions?
Edit: New Question
Do any of you guys know where to get cheap hockey gear? all my local stores are selling them for pretty expensive. Im looking online, but im not sure which sites have the cheapest prices. I've looked at hockeymonkey and hockeygiant so far. Any suggestions?
EDIT: May 26, 2010
Edit: New Question
Well this league I'm playing in is a no checking league, my question is:
Does this mean that I shouldn't "play the body" and just play the puck?
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