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At the rink

Game-Day Checklist

Run through it in the dressing room. Tick as you go.

Rules come first. Current PCAHA and Hockey Canada rules always take priority over this guide. If in doubt, follow your mentor.

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Before the game

Assignment accepted in SpordleArrived at least 20 minutes earlyAll required gearBlack helmet, visor, jersey, black pants, player skates, ice hockey whistleNo team logos, gloves or goalie skatesMet my mentorChecked period lengths with the timekeeperU9: 3 stop-time periodsMet my partnerFaceoffs, blue lines, game sheetOn the ice 3 to 5 minutes earlyNets set, ice checked

During the game

Correct faceoff spotsStrong positioningOne of us always has the next blue lineClear whistle and signalsWatching player safetyCalm with players and coachesOffsides, icings and time-out penalties called (U9)

After the game

Final whistle and players off the iceLeft the ice with my partnerGame sheet and reports doneDebriefed with my mentorOne win, one thing to improve

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