Tech Boys Hockey ON-ICE EXPECTATIONS “Character” reflected
Attitude Passion Excited, lively Voice Encouragement on bench and in locker room Coachability Listen, learn, accept Body Language Show positive non-verbals, smile (don’t sulk)
Appearance Fully-equipped always wear mouth guard, helmet strapped, cup, etc. Pride look professional; matching socks, clean uniform, etc. Energetic body Language No sitting on boards no leaning on the boards or kneeling during drills Never the last player on the ice
Energy 100% Speed when nearest the puck 100% Energy at the puck Back-check hard to the crease Come hard to the bench
Discipline No retaliation (nobody gets to your mind) Control your stick (no hooking/slashing/tripping/high sticking) Whistle to Whistle (no penalties after the whistle) Leave the refs alone (talking to the refs never helps and usually hurts)
Toughness Compete on loose pucks /in faces/strong over puck Physical /hit/finish checks; hands down Accept hits when necessary straightest line to pucks Stop in goalie’s face without touching him Block Shots
Fundamentals Do everything with speed Face the puck at all times Communicate on the ice Have a good stick
Team Play Defensively dependable Work to your strengths Detailed Look for, and accept, a role on the team
Offensive Talent Speed, Agility Playmaking Ability Scoring Ability Power Play skill and sense
Character Reflected On-Ice Attitude Appearance Energy Discipline Physical Toughness Fundamentals Team Play Offensive Talent