Roles

An alternate captain supports the team captain by providing leadership on and off the ice, communicating with referees, and maintaining team unity and standards during games and locker room moments.

The backup goalie supports the starter, steps in when needed, and plays a critical role in team endurance and resilience throughout the season.

The captain is the official on-ice leader, communicator with referees, emotional anchor, and public face of the hockey team, responsible for leadership, mentorship, and representing the team's identity.

The center is the strategic hub of a hockey team, responsible for faceoffs, supporting offense and defense, and controlling the flow of the game across all zones.

A defenseman protects their net, controls the defensive zone, supports transitions, and contributes offensively. Mastery involves positioning, awareness, and smart decisions to stabilize and launch team plays effectively.

Defensive defensemen excel at shutting down opponents, protecting the crease, and maintaining defensive structure through positioning, physical play, and smart decision-making.

An enforcer protects teammates and deters opponents through physical presence, shifting momentum and enforcing hockey's unwritten code with discipline and leadership.

Faceoff specialists win critical puck draws, controlling play momentum through elite technique, timing, and strategy in key offensive and defensive moments.

The goalie is the last line of defense in hockey, specializing in stopping shots with unique equipment, techniques, and mental resilience to shape the game's outcome.

A grinder is a hockey player known for relentless effort, physical play, and doing unglamorous jobs that create momentum and space for their team, excelling in forechecking and defensive roles.