Player Selection & Evaluation

OMHA DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Coach Seminar Series Player Selection & Evaluation

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ROB KITAMURA DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL SCOUTING & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT—OHL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS—TEAM ONTARIO UNDER 17

2008-2009 OMHA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS HANDBOOK • 1

2008-2009 OMHA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS HANDBOOK • 2 Discussion Points

• OHL Central Scouting • Factors to Consider for Player Evaluation • Hockey Canada Player Evaluation Ranking System (Sample System) • Evaluating the “Short Term Event” • Team Ontario U17 Selection process • Team Try‐out Planning • Moving Forward‐ Skill Development

OMHA 2009 Coach Seminar Series 1

OHL Central Scouting

• 9 Area Scouts‐ Covering all of Ontario, 24 USA States • “Identify and Evaluate” • Director‐ 900‐ 1300 Games Scouted in a Year

• 1‐Skating • 2‐Individual Skill • 3‐Hockey IQ‐ Reading the play‐ DEFENSIVE PLAY • 4‐ Competitiveness

OMHA 2009 Coach Seminar Series 2 Factors to Consider

• Reason for Evaluation‐ U17, Team Selection, Level of Play • Evaluation Time Period‐ How Long?? U17 Weekend‐ Spring Tryout • Number of Evaluators • Age of Players • Bias

OMHA 2009 Coach Seminar Series 3

Hockey Canada Player Evaluation Ranking System

• 5 – Top Line Forward/ #1 D‐man/ Starting Goalie. An Elite player who will be a key component to the team. • 4 – Solid 2nd Line Forward/ Top 4 D/ Back Up Goaltender who is contending for the Starting Job. Regular player and sound contributor • 3 –Role Player/ 3rd‐4th Line/ 5th ‐6th D who fills the role as a checker or a stay at home D • 2 – Fringe, on the edge on being in the line‐up, under consideration in case of injury, coaches decision • 1 – Evaluated and identified, but not considered an invite to camp for various reasons

OMHA 2009 Coach Seminar Series 4 Evaluating a Short Term Event

• Let the players come to you, the 5’s and the 1’s will be apparent. • Focus on one Team at a time • Create your own “System” be prepared and organized • Avoid the “Good Player” “Can’t play” quotes. • Accountability

OMHA 2009 Coach Seminar Series 5

Team Ontario U17 Selection Process • 10 Regional Member Partner Selection Camps • 70 Players From Regional Camps. 14 Wild Cards • 1 Final Camp‐ Toronto • 35 Players Short Listed from the Final Camp • Players Evaluated until Mid‐November • Team Selected by Team Ontario U17 Staff

OMHA 2009 Coach Seminar Series 6 Try‐out Planning

• How Many Sessions? Time of Year?

• What to Evaluate? Drills/Tests/Games

• Number of Evaluators

• Coaches Son/Daughter

• Importance of having a Plan in place!!!!!

OMHA 2009 Coach Seminar Series 7

Moving Forward: Skill Development

• What do players lack??

• Systems vs Skills

• Importance of Practice

OMHA 2009 Coach Seminar Series 8 THANK YOU

• “You will find all the answers you are looking for, in one place, THE RINK”

• The only way you can be confident in your decisions and opinions is by being willing to put in hard work, and time…in the arenas.

OMHA 2009 Coach Seminar Series 9

Hockey Canada Player Development Questionnaire CHL 2006

In order of importance, please list the top three skills that minor hockey coaches and their players should put emphasis on in order for players to advance into "higher" hockey categories.

Most Common Answers: Skating……………………………………………...... 14 Puck Handling………………………………………. 8 Passing………………………………………………. 6 Skill…………………………………………………… 5 Hockey Sense/Think Game/Game Knowledge... 4 1 on 1…………………………………………………. 2 Shooting……………………………………………… 2

Full Responses: 1 2 3

Skill Skating Hockey Sense

Skill Team and Compete ideals Systems

High Passing Standards Puck Possession Skills Skating

Puck Skills (passing, shooting, 1-1 Battles (done proper in the Playing w/o the puck. In puck protection) position by the rules) position to get it - anticipation

Passing Puck Handling Shooting

Skating Puck Handling Overall knowledge of game

Ability to think the game - react Individual skills - skating, puck to different situations (being Enjoy the game handling creative) Offensive Instinct (let them 1 on 1 Play, especially Competitiveness (it's ok to win, play, let them experience, take defensively it's ok to dominate) chances, etc) Hockey Canada Player Development Questionnaire WHL 2006

1 2 3

Puck Handling Passing Skating

Shooting - having all the shots Skating Passing for specific occasions

Giving and taking a pass Skating ability Puck skills

Creativity: right now there are Stick Skills: speed, agility and too many "cookie cutters" Skating agility and quickness shot variation with better restricting the potential of release and accuracy players.

Skating Puck Skills Work Ethic

Skating Skills Character

Checking/ Angling/ Small Area Plays Conditioning Containment

Work ethic/ competitive level Skill development/ Skating Fitness/ nutrition

Skating Thinking/ creativity Quickness

Being able to play at both ends Skating Skill Development of the ice.

Skating Puck Handling Angling

Skating Competitiveness Puck Skills

Hockey Canada Player Development Questionnaire CHL 2006 Following are the responses given by CHL team personnel when asked the questions below as part of a questionnaire.

Given your experiences in watching and assessing developing hockey players which specific skill related deficiencies do bantam and midget players most exhibit?

Passing skills, Puck skills, Skating and Hockey Sense – 17 TEAMS STATED THESE 4 AREAS

Hockey Sense - They're too structured. Play too much like robots. Too much emphasis put on systems and winning and not enough on skills and creativity and learning about details that happen through out the game. I know everybody wants to win, but minor hockey needs to put more into developing players’ skill level and creativity. The variance in minor hockey associations has created deficiencies. With all the hoops and parental nonsense minor hockey coaches face, a lot of the stronger ones have quit.

Soft/poor passing; handling puck in traffic or under pressure; defensive awareness.

Puck skills - 1-1, receiving pucks, protection, passing, shooting while skating.

Puck skills: 1. passing, 2. shooting, 3. stick handling, 4. think at full speed.

Passing - giving and receiving, positional play.

Some deficiencies Bantam and Midget age players most exhibit is the ability to bring their top level on a nightly basis. Also, the understanding of exactly how hard it is to move from Bantam to Midget to Junior in regards to how hard they have to work.

There is an evident lack of creativity and offensive instincts. Kids don't seem to have natural offensive instincts and it is getting more difficult to find a kid that stands out of the crowd with creativity and instincts. They lack "flair". A lot of players don't defend real well, especially without the puck. Overall skating (agility, quickness), puck handling, passing. Hockey Canada Player Development Questionnaire CHL 2006

Passing - both making and recovering a pass, driving to the net, building a wall, quick release while shooting the puck.

As I have eluded to in my earlier responses one-on-one attack skills, change of pace skating, and creativity are the areas of concern. As well prior to the rule changes it seemed to be an uneven playing field in terms of bigger, physical players with a poor skill set having an advantage against smaller, quicker and more skilled players.

More emphasis should be placed on skating and puck skills. These need to be taught at a much younger group than Midgets or Bantams.

1. Defensive tactics - positioning, use of stick and body; 2. Checking - proper use of body, when to hit, hot to take hits, avoiding CFB; 3. Off ice training and overall fitness; 4. Hockey sense - reading the play, making decisions quickly.

Systems, fitness/strength, commitment/work ethic, focus, time management, goal setting.

Creativity, but probably the coaches fault as they grow up trying to play team game.

Sometimes the coaching is not that good in both Bantam and Midget. Some players get away with their shortcomings because they might be the biggest player or the best skater - lack of hockey sense eventually catches up with them when playing Major Junior.

I always have a concern that players coming out of Bantam and Midget have spent too much time on systems and not enough on skill development. I do feel as the rule changes work their way through the different levels of hockey that creativity will increase.

`Being aware away from the puck, playing at a high intensity, passing skills.

HOCKEY CANADA CORE SKILLS INITIATION

Balance and Agility Edge Control Starting and Stopping Forward Skating and Backward Skating Turning and Striding Crossovers Basic stance Figure 8’s – forward – T-start C-cuts – left foot / right C-cuts – left foot / right Glide turns Getting up from the ice inside & outside edge Front v-start foot / alternating foot Tight turns Balance on one foot Figure 8’s – backward – Crossover start Forward striding Gliding on two skates – C-cuts – around circle – Gliding on two skates inside & outside edge Backward c-cut start backward outside foot – forward & Gliding on one skate – Backward crossover Gliding on one skate – backward forward and backward start backward Crossovers – forward & Lateral Crossovers – One o’clock – eleven backward step and plant o’clock Backward on-foot stop Outside leg stop and t-start Two-foot parallel stop Pivots – bwd to fwd & fwd One-leg backward stop to bwd Two-let backward stop Pivots – open & reverse

Stationary Puck Moving Puck Control Stationary Passing Moving Passing and Sweep Shot Wrist Shot Control and Receiving Receiving Stance Narrow Stationary forehand Moving forehand pass Forehand Forehand – low Narrow Wide pass Moving backhand pass Backhand Backhand – low Wide Open ice carry – forehand Stationary backhand Lead pass Side – front – side & backhand pass Toe drag – side Weaving with puck Stationary bank pass Toe drag – front Toe drag – front & side Puck in feet

Flip Shot Individual Offensive Individual Defensive Warm Ups Tactics Tactics Forehand Body fakes Angling Arm circles Stick fakes Trunk rotations Leg swing front to back Leg swing side to side High knee Heel kicks

HOCKEY CANADA CORE SKILLS NOVICE

Edge Control Backward Skating Moving Puck Control Moving Passing and Wrist Shot Tips and Deflection Receiving One leg weaving – Backward sculling Side – front - side Pairs passing In motion Stationary tips – on ice - forward & backward Moving bank pass – low forehand Moving bank pass – backhand Pass and follow

Individual Offensive Offensive Tactics – Offensive Tactics – Offensive Tactics – Individual Defensive Defensive Tactics – Tactics Defensive Zone Neutral Zone Offensive Zone Tactics Defensive Zone Attack triangle – puck Escape moves Cross & drop Net drive Forward skating Role of F1 under stick Puck retrieval basics Pass & follow Middle drive Backward skating Role of F2 Direct pass – wall Give & go High delay Changing directions Role of F3 Direct pass – midlane Headman Wrap around Active stick Role of D1 Role of D2

Defensive Zone Plyometric Exercises Balance and Off-Ice Stickhandling Coordination DZ coverage – basic Power stride Bounce ball on blade Ball control – narrow & DZ coverage - rotation Power leap Flip ball up / knock down wide combination Side step jumps – Ball control – side / front crossover / side Agility cones Ball control – toe drag – Bounding side to side side & front combination One touch pass – forehand / backhand Saucer pass – forehand / backhand Freestyle stickhandling moves

HOCKEY CANADA CORE SKILLS ATOM

Stationary Passing and Moving Passing and Snap Shot Slap Shot Individual Offensive Offensive Tactics – Receiving Receiving Tactics Defensive Zone Stationary saucer pass – Moving saucer pass – Low Low Change of pace Rim pass forehand forehand Fake pass Stationary saucer pass - Fake shot – deke backhand Puck protection basics Defender as screen Picks & screens Defense stagger Flat skating Control skating Saving ice

Offensive Tactics – Offensive Tactics – Individual Defensive Defensive Tactics – Defensive Tactics – Offensive Zone Neutral Zone Offensive Zone Tactics Offensive Zone Defensive Zone Stretch skate & pass Low delay Positioning Role of F1 Puck carrier behind the Middle drive Chip pass Attack triangle Pinching Role of F2 net Wide drive Regroups Walkout Gap control Role of F3 Corner – into / out of Wide entry – high delay Give & go out of corner Pressure or contain Role of D1 Net front Wide entry – low delay Give & go behind net Tracking Role of D2 Point Crosses Low cycle Backside pressure Side boards Head on a swivel Play non puck carrier – take away pass Play puck carrier – with pressure

Face-Offs Warm Ups Plyometric Exercises Balance and Coordination Face-off techniques Hip abduction walks Forward & reverse Ball throw / catch – lunges combinations Squat thrusts Squat jumps

HOCKEY CANADA CORE SKILLS PEEWEE

Moving Passing and Snap Shot Slap Shot Tips and Deflection Offensive Tactics – Offensive Tactics – Receiving Defensive Zone Neutral Zone Moving saucer pass - One timer One timer Shot / pass deflection – Chip pass Ladder backhand In motion forehand & backhand Jackhammer Counter attacks

Offensive Tactics – Individual Defensive Defensive Tactics – Breakouts Offensive Zone Forechecking Offensive Zone Tactics Neutral Zone Change point of attack Pinning Role of F1 Wheel option Chips OZ 1-2-2 – contact Drag & shoot Body checking Role of F2 Quick up Cycle OZ 2-1-2 – contact Sprint & shoot Shot block Role of F3 Over Back of net play One timers Role of D1 D turnback Changing the point of Role of D2 D to D reverse attack Defenseman activation options

Special Teams Face-Offs Stretching Power play Defensive zone loss Glutes / hip / lower Penalty kill back Thigh / hip flexor Calf stretch Hamstring / lower back Thigh / quad stretch Groin stretch Chest / pectoral stretch Trunk / shoulder Forearm stretch Neck flexion / rotation

HOCKEY CANADA CORE SKILLS BANTAM / MIDGET

Offensive Zone Forechecking Special Teams Face-Offs Soft dump NZ 1-2-2 – press Power play breakout Defensive zone win Ladder plays NZ 2-1-2 – contact Penalty killing forecheck Offensive zone Hard rim

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Player Name: Daniel Catenacci

Team Name: York Simcoe Express

Position: --Select--

Game Type: --Select--

Scout Name: Rob Kitamura

Entry Date: 03/26/02009

Ranking System: 5 - Exceptional, 4 - Above Average, 3 - Average, 2 - Fair, 1 - Poor, N/A - Not Available

Puck Control: N/A Competitiveness: N/A

Shooting: N/A Scoring Ability: N/A

Skating Forward: N/A Playmaking Ability: N/A

Skating Backward: N/A Face Offs: N/A

Checking: N/A Defensive Play: N/A

Hockey Sense: N/A Ability Openings: N/A

Stamina: N/A

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Add Defenceman Report

Player Name: Daniel Catenacci

Team Name: York Simcoe Express

Position: --Select--

Game Type: --Select--

Scout Name: Rob Kitamura

Entry Date: 03/26/02009

Ranking System: 5 - Exceptional, 4 - Above Average, 3 - Average, 2 - Fair, 1 - Poor, N/A - Not Available

Puck Control: N/A Competitiveness: N/A

Shooting: N/A Board Play: N/A

Skating Forward: N/A Moving Puck: N/A

Skating Backward: N/A Net Play: N/A

Checking: N/A Neutral Zone Play: N/A

Hockey Sense: N/A Point Play: N/A

Stamina: N/A

Comments:

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Add Goaltender Report

Player Name: Daniel Catenacci

Team Name: York Simcoe Express

Position: --Select--

Game Type: --Select--

Scout Name: Rob Kitamura

Entry Date: 03/26/02009

Ranking System: 5 - Exceptional, 4 - Above Average, 3 - Average, 2 - Fair, 1 - Poor, N/A - Not Available

Puck Control: N/A Competitiveness: N/A

Shooting: N/A Mobility: N/A

Skating Forward: N/A Playing Angles: N/A

Skating Backward: N/A Hand Reflexes: N/A

Checking: N/A Foot Reflexes: N/A

Hockey Sense: N/A Rebound Control: N/A

Stamina: N/A

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OHF - OHL Under 16 Program of Excellence - PLAYER EVALUATION Kitchener, Ont. LAST NAME:______FIRST NAME:______April 27-29, 2007 Game: TEAM: # Position: Evaluator:

SKATING EVGG A PNA ACCELERATION (first few strides, ability to pull away from, or catch other players) SPEED (when in motion at full stride) BALANCE (is he strong on his skates) MOBILITY (agility, footwork, pivots, stops & starts) BACKWARD SKATING SHOOTING E VGG A PNA SHOT ACCURACY (does he hit the net, force the goalie to make a save) SHOT STRENGTH (does he have a heavy shot) SHOT RELEASE (ability to shoot without getting set, off of the stickhandle) POSSESSES MULTIPLE SHOT TYPES (quality of wrist, slap, snap and backhand) STICKHANDLING E VGG A PNA STICKHANDLING ABILITY (can he handle the puck at top speed, in a crowd) PUCK PROTECTION (ability to adjust body position & balance to keep or acquire the puck) PASSING E VGG A PNA GIVING A PASS (can pass to both sides, leads man, provides passes players can accept) RECEIVING A PASS (receives passes cleany both forehand and backhand, off his skates) SCORING E VGG A PNA SCORING TOUCH (can he score several ways, smart around the net) PLAYMAKING (vision, offensive imagination, sets teammates up for scoring chances) SCORING DRIVE (willing to battle, go to the net, pay the price to score) OFFENSIVE ANTICIPATION (reads the play and gets himself into scoring position) DEFENSIVE PLAY E VGG A PNA DEFFENSIVE ANTICIPATION (reads the play, knows where to go, takes away options) POSITIONING (angles opponents, active away from the puck) DECESION MAKING (ability to look for and make the correct play under pressure) BACKCHECKING (picks up his man and returns hard to his own zone) DEFENSIVE RELIABILITY (is he used in critical situations) COMMUNICATION (does he communicate well with his teammates and coaches) FACE-OFFS (over all effectiveness) COMPETITIVENESS & PHYSICAL PLAY E VGG A PNA WORK ETHIC (overall effort, works and competes every shift regardless of score & venue) BOARD & CORNER PLAY (battles for loose pucks, willing to pay the price) PHYSICAL PRESENCE (size and strength are used as an asset) CONDITIONING (overall physical conditioning, build, strength and stamina) HITTING (takes the body, effectively seperates opposition from the puck) FORECHECKING (tenacious puck pursuit, fights through checks, persistent) DISCIPLINE (does he except a bad call, avoids bad penalties, retaliation) LEADERSHIP (takes charge, displays on-ice leadership) VERSATILITY (ability to play various positions, roles) PLAYER SUMMARY: WHAT TYPE OF OVERALL PLAYER IS HE? (choose one) Power Forward [ X ] Skilled Forward [ ] Role Player/Checker [ ] Skilled/Offensive Defenseman [ ] Stay at Home Defenseman [ ] GENERAL COMMENTS OHL Under 16 Program of Excellence Goaltender Evaluation

LAST NAME FIRST NAME LOCATION:

TEAM POSITION: DATE:

MOBILITY (on feet) EVGG A P NA SHUFFLE STEP T-PUSH CHALLENGE / RETREAT OVERALL POWER IN MOVEMENTS BALANCE TRANSITIONAL PLAY - MOVEMENT EVGG A P NA MOVEMENT WHILE UP (From Feet to Knees) MOVEMENT WHILE DOWN (from knees to knees) RECOVERIES (from knees to feet) PROPER BODY ROTATION VISUAL ATTACHMENT TO THE PUCK BEFORE MOVEMENT POSITIONING EVGG A P NA PROPER DEPTH SELECTION (knows when to challenge and when to stay deeper in the net) ALWAYS SQUARE TO THE SHOOTER PROPER ANGLES

INTANGIBLES EVGG A P NA PATIENCE (knows when to drop and when to stay on his feet) COMPETITOR (never gives up on a shot) LEADERSHIP (shows good body language) CONFIDENT (does he belive in his ability, strengths?) TANGIBLES EVGG A P NA WORK ETHIC (overall effort) DISCIPLINE (does he except adversity - traffic in front of the net, bad goals) ICE AWARENESS (does he read the play properly? good vison on the ice?)

REBOUND CONTROL EVGG A P NA CONTROLS PUCK ON THE BODY DIRECTS PUCK WITH STICK TO NON-DANGER AREAS

PUCK HANDLING EVGG A P NA SHOOTING THE PUCK (does he have strength in his shot?) COMMUNICATION (does he communicate with his teammates?) POISE (calmness under pressure)

GENERAL COMMENTS

Coach Team White Coach Team White Player Evaluation / Scouting Report Please make as many copies as required. Player Information Name ______

City/Town ______Team ______Evaluator Information Name ______Position ______Team ______Address ______City/Town ______Postal Code ______Telephone ( ) ______Fax ( ) ______

Email ______Signature ______Rating Scale Poor Weak Satisfactory/Good Very Good Exceptional 1 23 456 78 9 Goaltenders (Circle NumberIndicating Skill Rating) Defensemen (Circle NumberIndicating Skill Rating) Reflexes Moving the puck/playmaking 123456789 123456789 Covers Angles Point Play 123456789 123456789 Control of the puck Net Play 123456789 123456789 Agility Neutral Ice Play 123456789 123456789 Anticipation Board Play 123456789 123456789 Consistency Forwards (Circle NumberIndicating Skill Rating) 123456789 Ability to Break for Openings Style of Goaltender 123456789 ❑ Stand-up ❑ Butterfly Scoring Ability 123456789 123456789 General Qualities - All Players (Circle Numbe Indicating Skill Rating) Playmaking/Moving the Puck Concentration 123456789 123456789 Defensive Play Mental Toughness 123456789 123456789 Face-Off (If Applicable) Drive 123456789 123456789 Skill Techniques - All Players (Circle Numbe Indicating Skill Rating) Hockey Sense Skating Forward 123456789 123456789 Stamina Skating Backward 123456789 123456789 Attitude Skating Mobility 123456789 123456789 Lifestyle Habits Puck Control 123456789 123456789 Leadership Shooting 123456789 123456789 Toughness/Aggressiveness Checking 123456789 123456789

In comparison to the best 100 players in your league ______or Geographic Area ______(LEAGUE) (AREA) How would you rate this player? ______❑ Among the 5 best ❑ Among the 20 best ❑ Over 20th (NAME) Evaluator’s comments ______Player Evaluation / Scouting Report DEFINITIONS GOALTENDERS Agility General Balance, movements around goal area, recovery to a balanced stance. Anticipation Ability to read the developement of the play and make appropriate adjustments. Consistency Ability to perform well throughout a game, as well as from game to game regardless of score or standings. Control of Puck Deflects or covers rebounds, passes and freezes the puck when necessary, intercepts passes across the front of the net, poke checks.

Covers Angles Moves out at the proper time and in correct relationship to the puck. Reflexes Quick movements of arms and legs from all positions DEFENSEMEN Board Play Uses body, maintains control or gains possession of the puck along the boards or in the corners. Moving the Puck/Playmaking Uses partner, makes the soft lead pass as well as the firm crisp pass at the right time, passes off a shot, keeps passing options open, does not telegraph passes.

Net Play Ties the man up without tying up self, protects the goalie, moves the screen from the path of the puck, clears loose pucks without losing possession, uses body effectively.

Neutral Zone Play Reads the attack and adjusts to the various situations (2-1, 3-1, 2-2, etc.), stands up and makes play at the blue line, uses body effectively, controls the puck and initiates counterattacks.

Point Play Reads the play and pinches, supports his partner and becomes more involved in the attack at the right time, reads and selects right shooting option, uses body effectively.

FORWARDS Ability to Break for Openings Reads play, conserves his ice, selects proper path, timing and acceleration to get in the clear. Defensive Play Ability to forecheck, backcheck, kill penalties and plays defensively in the defensive zone. Face-Offs Ability to win the face-off consistently to both sides as well as forward and back. Playmaking and Moving the Puck Moves the puck at the right moment, gets in the clear after making the pass, does not telegraph. Scoring Ability Uses good selection of shots, timing, accuracy, concentration and positioning to maximize scoring opportunities. GENERAL QUALITIES - ALL PLAYERS Attitude Unselfish, works hard, listens and tries to perform to the best of his ability, team player with desire. Coachability Listens to instruction regarding team play and individual improvement, tries to execute to utmost ability. Concentration Ability to remain intense and stay within the play at all times. Drive Constant desire to excel in all situations. Hockey Sense Understanding and adaptation to the play, awareness of the overall play development. Leadership Leads by example, cool in tough situations, makes the “Big” play, respected by teammates. Living Habits Gets adequate sleep, eats and drinks moderately to remain in top condition. Mental Toughness Sticks to the game plan, stands up to tough situations. Stamina Ability to play at a high level of intensity throughout the game and from game to game. Toughness and Aggressiveness Desires to play physically within the rules of the game, takes a check, clears traffic in front of the goal, blocks shots. SKILL TECHNIQUES Checking Angles well, completes the checks, checks with intensity. Puck Control Includes stickhandling, passing and receiving. Shooting Power and accuracy with all shots, use of variety and knowledge of when to use. Skating Backward Stride, balance, acceleration and change of pace. Skating Forward Stride, balance, acceleration and change of pace. OMHA: 25 Brodie Drive, Unit 3, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K7 Tel: 905.780.6642 Fax: 905.780.0344 email: [email protected] www.omha.net

OMHA Under 17 POE y Player Assessment Georgetown y Midland y Peterborough y Simcoe April 16-18, 2010

PLAYER’S NAME CAMP LOCATION

TEAM POSITION NUMBER

The OMHA Player Assessment provides an opportunity for Players participating in the OMHA Under 17 Program of Excellence to receive feedback of their performance at the Under 17 Camp from their coaches in a simple, constructive format. Assessment will consist of three (3) areas of strength and three (3) areas for the player to work on. The assessment is not a part of the formal evaluation that determines the players who are selected to the OMHA Under 17 Final Camp.

3 Areas of Strength – Things Player did well

3 Areas to Focus on – Things Player needs to work on

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