From one beginner hockey player to another, I want to teach you about learning to play adult hockey, what is the best etiquette (one of the most important things that no one will tell you), and how to find your hockey home in your town.
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Great lesson however it's hard to practice using both circles on my ice rink because there will usually be 15+ people on the ice with goalies and players on both sides practicing
Nice demo. Skating is so important obviously but I see in some beginner programs they throw the pucks out right away and these poor guys can hardly stand up. Nice video very well done
Dreaded circles - my son did so many this Sunday during practice he actually wanted to cry ;( But yes, that is how you learn and coaches know what they’re doing.
Thanks for all the content you are making. I am about to start my amateur hockey journey in my 39 years of age and seeing “normal guys” as opposed to those playing since kindergaten in your vids gives me courage
I am glad! It is REALLY scary at first but once you realize there are so many people like you going through the same thing, it really makes it easier. Let us know how it goes!
I am a 50 year-old man who has played sports my whole life. I started playing hockey in my 20s. I would say that hockey players in general (not just women) are more supportive than other sports.
Did you hear the click sound on some of his passes? That is the perfect pass. The blade of your stick is about a inch or two away from the puck and you meet the puck for a crisp accurate pass. Always look to where you are passing the puck do not look down.
I’m 57, started 18 months ago, she is spot on in her words. She said everything I have gone or going through. My teammates are the best, they help me all the time get better and they are so easy on me and anybody who starts. I love the sport and will keep playing.
I am so glad! And I love that you started in your 50s, it gives so many people here the motivation to do the same. It can be scary but once you start it's the best thing in the world.
I am glad! And as a player you will do this 2-5 times before you realize what you are doing and finally stop doing it. As a fan, it helps you really understand what players are doing and why they are doing it.
I'm a 55 year-old-man who's been playing hockey most of his life. I started as a 6 year old, probably after watching Hockey Night in Canada, and played for about 7 years until I had to decide whether to move up to a body-checking level. I decided against it. I always played House league with my dad as my coach. I'm NOT athletic at all. Not then and not now. I started playing again as an adult at around 21 and it felt like I had to learn how to skate all over again! Only last year did I finally join a league again. Its a co-ed league and its been a LOT of fun. I'm an ok skater now but my skills are pretty lacking. Taking lessons to hopefully still improve, even at my age!
That is so great! It really is something that sticks with you. If you are in Canada, you have that extra level of difficulty in that SO many people play hockey and have been playing hockey their whole lives. But if you stick with it and find a good hockey community, it is the most fun thing in the world.
Great to hear your experience. I decided to pick up skating and really enjoyed it. Bought pads and other gear over time, and before I knew it I had everything needed to play. Enjoyed the mighty ducks as a kid! In a league now and do weekly practices with some teammates
That's so great! We all come to it in a very different way, but the people who find this community as really lucky. Do you feel you get better every week?
That is 45 seconds of actual skating time, not clock time. You should get out there, skate as hard as you can, and get back to the bench. I also would opt closer to 75 seconds, but it should never be 3, or 4, or 5 minutes. How long do you think would be right?
@@beginneradulthockey first off even skating at your hardest if you’re tired in 45 seconds your cardio sucks. Also might need to work your legs out more. Second, if you had a line change every 45 seconds then the guy who just got off the ice arguably has only 45 seconds to rest. Also that can become distracting to the play at hand and cause you to lose focus. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten off the ice after just 45 seconds. Sometimes maybe okay but she’s saying every time which is nonsense.
Try to be consistent with your line changes. If you notice one or several of your line mates have changed on the fly it is probably a good idea for you to change too.
That is true! There is definitely a difference of opinion on this, and I am always so concerned I am switching with my position-mate that sometimes I forget my actual line. But if there is a stoppage of play, then it's definitely a good idea to try to get back on your line.
I like that! When I say 45 to 75 seconds, that is actual skating time - not clock time. 2 minutes is usually closer to what people do though - I say get out there, skate as hard as you can, and get back to the bench :)
Thanks for posting this series. Definately goalies have a lot more to think about with this rule set. Add the trapazoid rules for competitive hockey and it's a lot to remember in the heat of the game.
@@beginneradulthockey It's awesome, yet very challenging and humbling at the same time... Never played before- graybeard closing in on whitebeard age- always wanted to play and figured I should just make it happen. I appreciate the videos- they help me learn more than what I see from watching on TV or in the arena. Thank you!
My top rules: 1) It's a game to be enjoyed by everyone not just for you. Don't ruin the game for everyone because you think you are going to get scouted (you arent). 2) What goes on the ice stays on the ice. Don't take anything off the ice, sometimes you aren't seeing the big picture and something that escalates on ice and it really isn't that important. Record your games and you will see what I mean, that grevious beheading you experienced in period 2 was actually your own teammates follow through barely clipping your ear hole. 3) This isn't soccer buttercup. No Dives, no embelishment. These things are supremely frowned upon in Hockey culture. If you are going to do that go play soccer. If you see someone doing this point laugh, insult their hockey prowess. 4) The refs are never wrong. They thought they were wrong once, but they were wrong. You will never convince a ref he missed a call. And while the only other reffing job they qualify for with their keen observational skills is in the WWE, yelling at them or calling them names only makes them watch you more intently and the other team less intently which means they are going to call you and not them. Thank the ref, go to the box if required, ask for clarification if you have to, don't make them mad. Some of the relish the glorious power appointed to them by the hockey gods and the chance to crush their foes excites them! 5) Make Friends, even with the other team. The community is small and for the most part all of us are playing at our local rink and depending on the size of the community and your level of play this limits the amount of players we are exposed to. The more you network the more you get invited to Private Ice times, tournaments, Travel hockey so on so forth.
I can appreciate you discussing coed locker room etiquette but as you mentioned not having ever been in an all men’s locker room, I can tell you 100% guys locker rooms with no women around is an environment where the discussion, the teasing, the atmosphere is something that just can’t be replicated when any woman is around. I hope you or any woman does not take offense to this. I respect your being a part of the sport I deeply love.
Yes, very true! It's not offensive at all. There really is no right answer - women do not always have their own locker rooms, and if they do, they are not included in the team culture. I am not sure what the right answer is, but I do appreciate that men can be men when women aren't there (and at the same time, I can be thankful they are not that when I am there :)
I’ll start play in December of 2024. I can’t wait. ❤🥅🏒 7:50. I am also plan to play golf ⛳️ in the off season. I am currently 30 years old will be 31 in May. 😎
Absolutely loving your videos. I'm a 28 year old mum from the UK who's desperately trying to gte into ice hockey for the first time. Been watching all of your videos to learn as much as possible before i start Learn To Play!
That really means a lot to me. Just think - there are tons of people out there in their 40s and 50s who are starting. Think of how much better you will be than the 40-year-olds when you are 40 :) Good luck!
I’m an alternate captain and in some cases I do pop off with the ref they were so terrible in our league that they literally got rid of them although I have been trying lately to cut back on it my good friend that used to be my team captain refs are games and my favorite thing is to yell at him in a playful way I got my first ever game misconduct this last season because like 5 guys on the other team decided it be a good idea to jump my one player that is hearing impaired so I jumped in and crossed checked them off him I am of Russian heritage and we have a very community protective based culture so sometimes it’s naturally hard for me to restrain myself there’s a lot of players trying to live out dreams in my particular league and more drama then when I was in high school great video thanks for sharing your experience
I know it's a really emotional game, so I always try to remember that. As long as you are having fun and not hurting anyone, play on! It really is a special sport and I am so happy I found it.
Yes, it was kind of fun! And we cycled the bench, which for some reason (I can never figure out why) gives you a little more breathing room than just switching with one line.
I showed up at a drop in last week to stay in shape for Spring League. Only 5 people total. We did 2 on 2 full ice. I got more conditioning than I planned on!
@@ryanh.2049 I will put it on my list! We have actually gone to that tournament the last 3 years, and it's become one of my favorite weekends of the year.
Do you have to shower after matches or can you leave and shower at home? And for changing do you have to get nude to put on the hockey cloths or can you wear your own cloths underneath 😢? Under 18 btw
I do not have ANY info on youth and if you have to shower, what to wear, etc. But for adults, you can shower at home - and most people I play with do. And some people wear their under-things to the rink, and some people change there.
