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What is Travel Hockey?

Travel hockey offers competitive play beyond house leagues with structured development, frequent games, and travel. It demands commitment but builds skills, team bonds, and prepares players for higher levels.
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U16 (Minor Midget)

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Forehand Pass

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Custodial / Maintenance Staff

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Skates

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Pro (Major Leagues)

Major league hockey represents the highest level of the sport, featuring elite athletes competing with skill, speed, and precision in global professional leagues like the NHL and KHL.
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College / University

College and University hockey combines elite competition with higher education, requiring players to balance academics, training, and travel while developing discipline and leadership on and off the ice.
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U18 (Midget / Major Midget)

U18 hockey is the final stage of youth hockey for players aged 17 to 18, focusing on advanced skill, leadership, and preparing players for junior, college, or professional levels.
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Rink

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Crease

The crease is a critical area in hockey that defines goalie protection, scoring rules, and player positioning. Mastering it requires discipline and awareness for goalies, defenders, and attackers alike.
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Goal Line

The goal line is crucial in hockey for scoring, icing, goalie positioning, and offensive and defensive strategies. Mastering it enhances decision-making and game control.
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Red Line

The red line divides the rink and plays a crucial role in icing rules, faceoffs, line changes, and puck movement, helping teams control game flow and tempo.
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Game Clock / Scoreboard

The game clock and scoreboard track time, score, penalties, and key stats, guiding game rhythm and strategy. Mastering clock awareness is crucial for players, coaches, and officials.
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