Junior Youth Olympics Ice Hockey Game

Waking up at the crack of dawn half asleep, struggling as a little kid carrying this enormous bag that is twice your weight, and walking into a freezing cold rink makes you think why do this. All hockey players have asked themselves this but growing up in a rink is a choice that no one regrets. You learn from a very young age that hockey is the greatest sport on the earth. Nothing can compare to the sacrifice, toughness, hard work, teamwork, physical, and brotherhood that hockey requires and creates.

Hockey is a sport thats origins may be from Persia, Egypt or China, while archaeological evidence shows an early ball-and-stick game played in Greece in the 400s BCE. As civilization spread, so did the games. In 1872, a young man from Halifax, Nova Scotia named James Creighton moved to Montreal, bringing the sport of ice hockey with him bringing with him hockey sticks and skates. Which in turn a man named Lord Stanley created the first national hockey organization. In 1912 the very first professional hockey game. I’ll present my information in chronological order with also talking about how and when hockey affected the country presented.

The most memorable moment in hockey history came thirty-four years ago with the 1980 Miracle on Ice. The Americans defeating the dominant Soviet team at the Olympics was not only an important triumph for USA Hockey, but for the entire nation. Contrary to popular belief, the underdog win was not only the result of a miracle; it was also the result of a hard-working team led by Coach Herb Brooks. With increasingly negative views on the position of the United States in the Cold War, the Miracle on Ice and the gold medal win lifted the spirits of the nation and brought hockey into the American spotlight.

As Drew and Andie, came over to my dad and me, we were talking about how they got tickets also. Andie got the tickets from a friend. The teams came out of the tunnel and the second half was about to start. The first two minutes of the second half, UNI did not look very good as they were down 45-34. UNC shot the ball really well which put UNC up 50-34 with 17:13 left to play. I thought that UNI was still going to make a great comback into this game, and they did. Matt Bohannon made a three pointer as well as Paul Jesperson with two three pointers and trimmed UNC´s lead to seven at 50-43. ¨Here we go!¨ Jeremy Morgan made a three pointer and the score was 54-48. It just got even better. Wes Washpun got two layups and trimmed the lead to two. ¨Let´s go!¨ There was a TV timeout with 11:32 left to play, but there was a UNC foul. Jeremy Morgan got two free throws and made one for two. UNC would commit another personal foul, and Matt Bohannon had a chance at the free throw line and made one for two also. The game is tied at

Ice hockey has been around since the late eighteen hundreds, and it has developed tremendously from then to the present. Hockey is played by almost everyone; young, old, big, small, boys, girls. The age group that has been under major controversy is the young players, aging between twelve and fourteen years old. Prior to 2008 kids ranging in this age were able to engage in full body contact and body checking, however; the rule was changed so that kids cannot begin body checking until the age of fifteen. This rule change was ignited by both doctors and parents that were watching their young players get sidelined by both major and minor, head and back injuries. The rule change has caused much controversy on whether it was effective or just another rule in place to please the crowd. A strenuous research study was conducted by Carolyn Emery of the University of Calgary, Alberta, says that it does in fact lessen the possibility for injury when hitting is introduced at a slightly later age (qtd. in Marcus). Body checking is a large part of hockey and one of the reasons why an immense number of people participate in the sport, but USA Hockey made the correct decision when looking to protect its players by waiting to introduce body checking. Safety should be the number one concern in any sport; protecting today 's players for tomorrow.

Originally, ice hockey played a different role for the two countries. Hockey provided Canada an opportunity to develop a distinctive national identity. However, hockey allowed the Soviet Union to gain more recognition around the world. For the Soviets, the Series was an opportunity to demonstrate the dominance of socialism, surprise Canada with their skills and claim the Canadian game as their own. Whereas for Canadians, hockey was a way to build closer ties with the Soviet Union, and demonstrate their independence from the United States. Canada winning the series showed the world that they were a powerful nation ultimately showing democracy-beating communism. Canadians used the Summit Series as means of coming together to support their team and defend their national symbol, hockey. Moreover, for Canadians the Summit Series was intended to be a celebration of their global supremacy in ice hockey. Over the course of the month, the games captured the imagination of both nations; where players were swept away with the extra-sporting significance that the games had produced.

Lindenwood’s senior goalie, Nicole Hensley was one of twenty-two players chosen for the 2015 U.S. Women's Hockey Under-22 Select Team. With the selection, Hensley will be a member of the Under-22 Select Team for a second consecutive season.

Silence intoxicated the stadium as Patrice Bergeron glided to the face-off dot against Nazem Kadri. Tension was so thick that you could cut it with a knife. Above, the massive scoreboard read 1-1, which was way too close for comfort. The ref then took a brief glance, analyzing the positions of each player, to ensure they were in their correct positions. He blasted the whistle and the game was on. Next, the puck was dropped in a sudden motion, keeping it remaining completely horizontal the whole way down until it was swiped at rapidly by the Men’s sticks. For me, it felt so surreal to be at the Air Canada Center, observing the action with my own very eyes. In front of me, were the very players I’ve dreamed of witnessing all my life. I could

Air Horns, Yelling, Sweat, Tears and Blood, this was the moment I knew all the hard work put in over the last fifteen years came to an end. All around me I could see my teammates, my brothers, kids I go out everyday and work my ass off for crying and shaking their heads. The look of defeat was all around me, the feeling of emptiness filled my heart faster than liquid fills a water bottle. This was the second time my High School hockey team had lost in the state championships game. Losing two times doesn 't only hurt the heart but it affects the community as well. As I made my way back to the locker room I hugged my fellow seniors and their parents, and congratulated them on an amazing high school career. As I was changing into my suit and tie, the feeling of failure overcame me and I could tell the same for my fellow teammates. It was the worst feeling imaginable, all the dedication I put into winning this state championship was stripped away and I couldn 't help but feel sad. Cheer up Zach is all I heard for the next two days, as my father constantly tried to enliven my spirit. My father has constantly been there for me, he has been my inspiration and my mentor over the years. At a young age my father taught me the importance of work ethic and discipline. I have carried these traits with me my whole life and without my father 's guidance and mentorship, I wouldn 't be the man I am today. My life has revolved around these traits and after that horrible defeat, I had a dream

It was a cold, rainy Saturday. I woke up, nervous as could be, slipped on my sandals, and headed to team breakfast. We all needed to be energized and for the big game that afternoon. Everyone chatted quietly as we devoured our hearty breakfast of eggs and pancakes. Though we were all hopeful and wanted more than anything to be victorious.. It always came back to Monadnock. Year after year, it seemed as though Monadnock would be the team to wreck our season. But if there was any day for us to beat Monadnock, today would be the day. We always played stronger in the rain, and if we lost, the seniors would be done with high school field hockey. We were more hungry than ever for this win.

The game started like any other game, no one being able to create chances, and mainly sizing each other up to find their weaknesses; a pretty typical first period. When the second period came around we were penalized meaning we were a player down (5v4) for 2 minutes. They took advantage

As one of the top four professional games in the United States and Canada, ice hockey is very prominent in North America. Ice hockey athletes are required to be proficient in muscle power and speed while maintaining balance and flexibility in order to respond to on-ice movements and opposing players. As a result, players must have the muscular strength, power, flexibility, and balance to response to these challenges (Potteiger, Smith, Maier, & Foster, 2010). Player position is also a factor in athlete performance due to the specific need of each position. While forwards and defenseman have minor differences between their playtime and the characteristics of their positions, goalies are vastly different in terms of their presence and importance

My team had been preparing for this game our entire season. All of the workouts, practices, and games would all finally be put to the test. My team’s record against them was one to one. Each game before this was a tight matchup and a very high competitive game. This game would decide which of us would pack up our bags and done for the season. For our seniors this meant the end of their hockey career entirely. For the younger ones on the team it was a day to play for our seniors. A chance to give ourselves and them extra time together the ice and on the team. I remember my coach saying everything that you have done so far has led up to this moment.

How coaches undertake penalty killing in youth hockey varies upon the age, skill level, and number of players on a team. I outlined the basic concepts in Chapter 11 but felt coaches of older teams or teams with more advanced personnel would require a more in depth discussion.

The sport of ice hockey is an impressive show of speed and skill, long fascinating fans for the fast-paced and exciting atmosphere the game provides. This game requires many complex movement patterns to perform the three core elements of hockey: skating, checking, and shooting.1