Then comes frank advice about how and where to buy hockey equipment at a discount. Finally, League officials will advise you as to which rink, what day, and at what time your eight school sessions will be held. You'll also have a chance to ask any and all questions you may have about the League, outfitting, or the sport of hockey itself. We're here to provide as much support and assistance as possible for you in your journey to becoming a hockey player. During your first session of Hockey School, the major emphasis is on the fundamentals of skating.
Most new players are surprised at how quickly they learn to skate in properly fitted hockey skates.
Many rented ice skates are cheap, broken-down skates that Wayne Gretsky himself couldn't skate in. It's no wonder people try it once, have a humiliating experience, blame themselves or their perfectly good ankles, and never try again. Players are often amazed at how quickly they learn to skate with properly fitted and supporting hockey skates. Session Two - Skating, balance, and stopping drills continue. Turning and backwards skating are introduced.