North York Knights House League & Select Players
Player development is the key to long-term success & enjoyment in hockey. The North York Knights Hockey Association (“Knights”) is excited to offer two skills training programs exclusively for our House League and Select players to accelerate their development – regardless of their current skill level. There will be one program for Skaters & one for Goalies with each running for 8 sessions.
Fall 2018 dates: Oct 27 – Dec 15 inclusive.
Skater Skills Registration | Goalie Skills Registration
Winter 2019 dates: Jan 12 – Mar 16 excluding Feb 16 & Mar 9 (Registration coming soon)
Skater Skills Registration | Goalie Skills Registration
Skater Skills Program sponsored by Empress Orthodontics
The Knights are pleased to have partnered with Hockey Extreme Hockey School to deliver our Skater Skills Program – consistent with the delivery of their regular commercial program. The program will emphasize three areas: skating, puck control and shooting.
Power Skating Program sponsored by Empress Orthodontics
The Knights are pleased to have partnered with Hockey Extreme Hockey School to deliver our first Power Skating Program – consistent with the delivery of their regular commercial program. The program will focus on developing better forward stride, backward skating, power turns, crossovers and pivots.
Skater Skills Program – Core Elements
| Skating | Shooting | Puck Control |
| – Forward stride
– Backwards skating – Crossover’s forward and backwards – Pivoting – Acceleration forward and backwards – Two skate stops using both inside & outside edges – Balance on inside, flat and outside edges |
– Wrist shot
– Snap shot – Backhand shot – Flip shot – Improving accuracy, power and proper release technique – Slap shot*
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– Stick handling
– Sweep pass and receiving – Saucer pass – Deke 1-2-3 move & more – Toe drag* – Backhand drag*
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* More advanced content will be covered in the Atom & Peewee sessions
Registration for the Fall 2018 and Winter 2019 Skater Skills and Power Skating
10:00-11:00am: Power Skating – (Novice – Peewee) (2006-2011)
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Skater Skills – Tyke (2012) & Minor Novice (2011)
11:00am – 12:00pm: Skater Skills – Novice (2010), Atom (2008 & 2009), & Peewee (2006 & 2007)
The Knights are pleased to offer this program at a subsidized cost of $175 for the 8 sessions – half price when compared to similarly offered commercial programs.
Goalie Skills Program
The Knights are pleased to partner with eGoalie to deliver our Goalie Skills Program. The program is focused on building the skills & confidence of players who will be in nets the upcoming weekend for their House League team and further the development of our Select division goalies. The program will focus on core goaltending skills including stance, positioning, rebound control and recovery techniques.
Goalie Skills Program – Sample Weekly Practice Plan
| Activity | Group / Station | Time |
| Introductions, stretching and review ready stance | Group | 5 min |
| Skating and edge work basics | Skill Station #1 | 10 min |
| Positioning and recovery | Skill Station #2 | 10 min |
| Low shots and rebound control | Skill Station #3 | 10 min |
| High shots and rebound control | Skill Station #4 | 10 min |
| Group game / challenge (time permitting) | Group | 5 min |
Registration for the PAID Goalie Program
Registration for the Fall 2018 and Winter 2019 Goalie Skills
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Goalie Skills – Tyke (2012) & Minor Novice (2011)
11:00am – 12:00pm: Goalie Skills – Novice (2010), Atom (2008 & 2009), & Peewee (2006 & 2007)
The Knights are pleased to offer this program at a subsidized cost of $175 for the 8 session late registrations Winter program – half price when compared to similarly offered commercial programs.
Registration for the FREE Goalie Program
Registration for the FREE Goalie Skills Program will be coordinated by our House League coaches each week on a first come first serve basis to a maximum of 9 goalies split between each session.
Questions on Registration?
Registration for the Skater Skills & PAID Goalie Programs will be offered on a first come first serve basis. The Knights reserve the right to rebalance participants between the three programs based on actual registrations. Registration for the FREE Goalie Skills Program will be coordinated by our House League coaches each week on a first come first serve basis to a maximum of 12 goalies split between each session. Please email nykhockeyskills@gmail.com with any questions about any of these programs.
Monday October 22, 2018
The North York Knights
Fall 2018
Skills Training Registration Will Open
At 7:00pm
Check back on this page on Monday