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In 2018, the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) conducted a survey with active players in the league at that time. Some of the questions the players were asked revolved around their player development as a minor hockey player and what they did in their youth. Notables from this survey include:

98 per cent of NHL players played another sport outside of hockey from ages five to 14.
Almost 80 per cent of NHL players continued to play other sports during the ages of 15 to 18.
The average age of NHL players beginning to skate and/or play hockey is after the age of four.
The average age of specialization (in hockey) was not until the age of 16.
Less Burnout

Playing a single sport year-round can lead to significant physical and mental burnout. Remember, these are kids we are talking about! Sports should be an outlet for socialization and fun with their peers, paired with providing healthy competition and physical exercise. Constantly training and playing the same sport non-stop will eventually lead to hitting what is often referred to as “the wall.” On the mental side, the sport stops becoming fun, and instead, begins to feel like chore – or even a job – and can lead to an excessive amount of stress. On the physical side, this can lead to an increase in injury risk and fatigue.

Developing a Well-Rounded Athlete

Being a multi-sport athlete can help to develop different skills that can be transferred back to an individual’s primary sport. Hand-eye coordination can be improved by playing racquet sports, lacrosse, or baseball. Foot speed and even coordination can be furthered by playing soccer. Playing different sports also allows for different muscles to be used, trained, and developed, only aiding the development of athleticism in kids.

Different Perspectives

Playing different sports is also a great way for athletes to learn about varying roles on a team and gaining different perspectives, too. For example, an athlete might be the best player on his hockey team, but then plays baseball and he is an average player on the team. Instead of being the go-to player, the athlete might be in more of a support role in a different sport. The opportunity to learn different positions and the perspectives they offer is also valuable, such as an athlete playing hockey as a forward, but plays defence in soccer. The more sports you play, the more opportunities an athlete will have to be exposed to different roles, situations, and scenarios. This added perspective will make them a better teammate, leader, and athlete in the long-haul.

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Guest wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 9:55 am In 2018, the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) conducted a survey with active players in the league at that time. Some of the questions the players were asked revolved around their player development as a minor hockey player and what they did in their youth. Notables from this survey include:

98 per cent of NHL players played another sport outside of hockey from ages five to 14.
Almost 80 per cent of NHL players continued to play other sports during the ages of 15 to 18.
The average age of NHL players beginning to skate and/or play hockey is after the age of four.
The average age of specialization (in hockey) was not until the age of 16.
Less Burnout

Playing a single sport year-round can lead to significant physical and mental burnout. Remember, these are kids we are talking about! Sports should be an outlet for socialization and fun with their peers, paired with providing healthy competition and physical exercise. Constantly training and playing the same sport non-stop will eventually lead to hitting what is often referred to as “the wall.” On the mental side, the sport stops becoming fun, and instead, begins to feel like chore – or even a job – and can lead to an excessive amount of stress. On the physical side, this can lead to an increase in injury risk and fatigue.

Developing a Well-Rounded Athlete

Being a multi-sport athlete can help to develop different skills that can be transferred back to an individual’s primary sport. Hand-eye coordination can be improved by playing racquet sports, lacrosse, or baseball. Foot speed and even coordination can be furthered by playing soccer. Playing different sports also allows for different muscles to be used, trained, and developed, only aiding the development of athleticism in kids.

Different Perspectives

Playing different sports is also a great way for athletes to learn about varying roles on a team and gaining different perspectives, too. For example, an athlete might be the best player on his hockey team, but then plays baseball and he is an average player on the team. Instead of being the go-to player, the athlete might be in more of a support role in a different sport. The opportunity to learn different positions and the perspectives they offer is also valuable, such as an athlete playing hockey as a forward, but plays defence in soccer. The more sports you play, the more opportunities an athlete will have to be exposed to different roles, situations, and scenarios. This added perspective will make them a better teammate, leader, and athlete in the long-haul.

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great post
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Guest wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 9:55 am In 2018, the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) conducted a survey with active players in the league at that time. Some of the questions the players were asked revolved around their player development as a minor hockey player and what they did in their youth. Notables from this survey include:

98 per cent of NHL players played another sport outside of hockey from ages five to 14.
Almost 80 per cent of NHL players continued to play other sports during the ages of 15 to 18.
The average age of NHL players beginning to skate and/or play hockey is after the age of four.
The average age of specialization (in hockey) was not until the age of 16.
Less Burnout

Playing a single sport year-round can lead to significant physical and mental burnout. Remember, these are kids we are talking about! Sports should be an outlet for socialization and fun with their peers, paired with providing healthy competition and physical exercise. Constantly training and playing the same sport non-stop will eventually lead to hitting what is often referred to as “the wall.” On the mental side, the sport stops becoming fun, and instead, begins to feel like chore – or even a job – and can lead to an excessive amount of stress. On the physical side, this can lead to an increase in injury risk and fatigue.

Developing a Well-Rounded Athlete

Being a multi-sport athlete can help to develop different skills that can be transferred back to an individual’s primary sport. Hand-eye coordination can be improved by playing racquet sports, lacrosse, or baseball. Foot speed and even coordination can be furthered by playing soccer. Playing different sports also allows for different muscles to be used, trained, and developed, only aiding the development of athleticism in kids.

Different Perspectives

Playing different sports is also a great way for athletes to learn about varying roles on a team and gaining different perspectives, too. For example, an athlete might be the best player on his hockey team, but then plays baseball and he is an average player on the team. Instead of being the go-to player, the athlete might be in more of a support role in a different sport. The opportunity to learn different positions and the perspectives they offer is also valuable, such as an athlete playing hockey as a forward, but plays defence in soccer. The more sports you play, the more opportunities an athlete will have to be exposed to different roles, situations, and scenarios. This added perspective will make them a better teammate, leader, and athlete in the long-haul.

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Very well said and true!!
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Guest wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:07 am
Guest wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 9:55 am In 2018, the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) conducted a survey with active players in the league at that time. Some of the questions the players were asked revolved around their player development as a minor hockey player and what they did in their youth. Notables from this survey include:

98 per cent of NHL players played another sport outside of hockey from ages five to 14.
Almost 80 per cent of NHL players continued to play other sports during the ages of 15 to 18.
The average age of NHL players beginning to skate and/or play hockey is after the age of four.
The average age of specialization (in hockey) was not until the age of 16.
Less Burnout

Playing a single sport year-round can lead to significant physical and mental burnout. Remember, these are kids we are talking about! Sports should be an outlet for socialization and fun with their peers, paired with providing healthy competition and physical exercise. Constantly training and playing the same sport non-stop will eventually lead to hitting what is often referred to as “the wall.” On the mental side, the sport stops becoming fun, and instead, begins to feel like chore – or even a job – and can lead to an excessive amount of stress. On the physical side, this can lead to an increase in injury risk and fatigue.

Developing a Well-Rounded Athlete

Being a multi-sport athlete can help to develop different skills that can be transferred back to an individual’s primary sport. Hand-eye coordination can be improved by playing racquet sports, lacrosse, or baseball. Foot speed and even coordination can be furthered by playing soccer. Playing different sports also allows for different muscles to be used, trained, and developed, only aiding the development of athleticism in kids.

Different Perspectives

Playing different sports is also a great way for athletes to learn about varying roles on a team and gaining different perspectives, too. For example, an athlete might be the best player on his hockey team, but then plays baseball and he is an average player on the team. Instead of being the go-to player, the athlete might be in more of a support role in a different sport. The opportunity to learn different positions and the perspectives they offer is also valuable, such as an athlete playing hockey as a forward, but plays defence in soccer. The more sports you play, the more opportunities an athlete will have to be exposed to different roles, situations, and scenarios. This added perspective will make them a better teammate, leader, and athlete in the long-haul.

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great post
Common sense. More of this, less crazy
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So
- only house league until U16
- ban all hockey from April - Sept
- tryouts Sept, games start Nov01

Got it.

Let me know how that works out for everyone, I'll be long done with hockey when these pigs fly.
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Guest wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:40 pm So
- only house league until U16
- ban all hockey from April - Sept
- tryouts Sept, games start Nov01

Got it.

Let me know how that works out for everyone, I'll be long done with hockey when these pigs fly.
Not what it said at all.

It said the players didn’t seek out Hockey as only sport until U16. Also they were not banning hockey in summer just playing other sports like lacrosse, soccer or baseball as a second sport even if it is HL in those sports.

I am 53 yrs old, I played hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and soccer. I then switched and played HS basketball, had a part time job through highschool. I got on with life and worked for 31 years and was able to retire already.

If your kid is great at one sport nudge them that way but don’t limit their options for later in life.

Only reason tryouts seem to be inMay now is so they can get those last name banners on sweaters for the fall.
Minor hockey tryouts were always in the fall when I grew up.
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Guest wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:40 pm So
- only house league until U16
- ban all hockey from April - Sept
- tryouts Sept, games start Nov01

Got it.

Let me know how that works out for everyone, I'll be long done with hockey when these pigs fly.
I can already tell, your kid is going to the show!!
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Re: Excerpt from article on Gthl website

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Guest wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:40 pm So
- only house league until U16
- ban all hockey from April - Sept
- tryouts Sept, games start Nov01

Got it.

Let me know how that works out for everyone, I'll be long done with hockey when these pigs fly.
What hockey school do you run? only ones who would not see the reason for it are profiting from summer hockey
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Guest wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:40 pm So
- only house league until U16
- ban all hockey from April - Sept
- tryouts Sept, games start Nov01

Got it.

Let me know how that works out for everyone, I'll be long done with hockey when these pigs fly.
Standard moron comment.
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Re: Excerpt from article on Gthl website

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Guest wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 9:55 am In 2018, the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) conducted a survey with active players in the league at that time. Some of the questions the players were asked revolved around their player development as a minor hockey player and what they did in their youth. Notables from this survey include:

98 per cent of NHL players played another sport outside of hockey from ages five to 14.
Almost 80 per cent of NHL players continued to play other sports during the ages of 15 to 18.
The average age of NHL players beginning to skate and/or play hockey is after the age of four.
The average age of specialization (in hockey) was not until the age of 16.
Less Burnout

Playing a single sport year-round can lead to significant physical and mental burnout. Remember, these are kids we are talking about! Sports should be an outlet for socialization and fun with their peers, paired with providing healthy competition and physical exercise. Constantly training and playing the same sport non-stop will eventually lead to hitting what is often referred to as “the wall.” On the mental side, the sport stops becoming fun, and instead, begins to feel like chore – or even a job – and can lead to an excessive amount of stress. On the physical side, this can lead to an increase in injury risk and fatigue.

Developing a Well-Rounded Athlete

Being a multi-sport athlete can help to develop different skills that can be transferred back to an individual’s primary sport. Hand-eye coordination can be improved by playing racquet sports, lacrosse, or baseball. Foot speed and even coordination can be furthered by playing soccer. Playing different sports also allows for different muscles to be used, trained, and developed, only aiding the development of athleticism in kids.

Different Perspectives

Playing different sports is also a great way for athletes to learn about varying roles on a team and gaining different perspectives, too. For example, an athlete might be the best player on his hockey team, but then plays baseball and he is an average player on the team. Instead of being the go-to player, the athlete might be in more of a support role in a different sport. The opportunity to learn different positions and the perspectives they offer is also valuable, such as an athlete playing hockey as a forward, but plays defence in soccer. The more sports you play, the more opportunities an athlete will have to be exposed to different roles, situations, and scenarios. This added perspective will make them a better teammate, leader, and athlete in the long-haul.

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Just putting in writing what normal people already know. We need more of this common sense narrative
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