WELCOME TO THE ALBERTA U11AA HOCKEY LEAGUE! THE SEASON IS UNDERWAY!

Development

The Hockey Canada U11 Pathway recognizes 6 Phases throughout the season:

  1. Preparation
  2. Team Selection
  3. Development
  4. Regular Season
  5. Playoffs
  6. Off-Season

Knowing Phases 1 through 3 happen internally within associations, Hockey Alberta wanted to provide teams with some practice plans and drills to help with Player Development (Phase 4). Teams are not required to use these drills, but are welcomed to, as they are targeted at this age group, skill level, and development while beginning their elite hockey career.

Defensive Skills:

Offensive Skills:

Coaches should choose 2-3 themes and build their plan, accordingly. Keep in mind that logical progression starts from individual skill & tactics and finishes with small area games that incorporate what was taught in their plan.

For questions regarding the above drills, please contact Blake Cosgrove, Manager, Hockey Development.