| Is it too soon for goalies to be handling the puck at 12U? |
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John Wroblewski spends every day trying to get the most he can out of some pretty talented hockey players. The head coach of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team is guiding a group of players who are considered some of the best in their age group. Still, they, like all hockey players, need help cultivating their creativity from time to time.
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Q: Are there any rules regarding how much rest time a team should have between games?
A: Yes, USA Hockey does have a rule that governs the time between games played at the USA Hockey National Championships, and it stands as a minimum recommendation that every youth and girls hockey tournament should implement. From a health, safety and skill development standpoint, it’s in the players’ best interest and it also helps produce a higher quality of play. Here’s the rule.
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| Passing and Receiving
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| You may hear professional players say “there’s no such thing as a bad pass to a good player.” While that may be true, it’s still important to develop both the ability to receive deftly and pass accurately. The 12U age group is an ideal development stage for honing both abilities.
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