PLAY LACROSSE Corey McNabb, senior manager of player development for hockey Canada, suggest playing Lacrosse as the top, off ice, sport to develop better hockey player. (www.activeforlife.com/hockey-canadas-top-6-off-ice-sports-and-activities)

Here are some of the reasons why… Build strength and endurance Prevent sport burn-out by playing a new fast-paced sport Increase hand-eye coordination Play with your head up and be more aware of your surroundings Enhance scoring skills by shooting at smaller targets and picking corners Learn leadership skills Read and play offensively Develop creativity in tight areas Develop strong, dynamic defensive tactics Learn to play both offensive and defensive positions Make quick transitions from defense to offence and vice versa Reinforce importance of quickness and agility around the net Learn the creativity of fakes, back passes and shots Develop the use of both hands

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Leduc Rec Center Field house Saturday: Feb 10 3:30 – 4:30 pm Mini Tyke-Pee Wee (5-12 yrs old) Feb 10 4:30 – 5:30 pm (Girls Only) Sunday Feb 11 12:00 – 2:00 pm Mini Tyke-Pee Wee (5-12 yrs old) (Indoor shoes and helmet required, $7 per person)

“It’s lacrosse that helped teach me to spin off checks, take shots and protect the puck under pressure,” says the all-time leading goal-scorer in Ontario Hockey League history. “My stick skills, the way to read the play quickly comes from lacrosse. The hand-eye coordination is just one of the little things that helps you in hockey.” John Tavares

Here are some current and retired NHL players who have also played Lacrosse: Wayne Gretzky Steve Stamkos Jonathan Toews Cliff Ronning Bobby Orr Paul Coffey Doug Gilmour Sean Monahan Cody Hodgson Brendan Shanahan Joe Nieuwendyk Joe Saki Gary Roberts Sam Gagne John MacLean Pail Kariya Steve Larmer Adam Oates Cody Ceci Mike Gartner Dave Andreychuk Brian Bellows Mike Ridley