Meeting time 5:30PM on Wednesday 06/07/2023 @ Hinds and Hinds Conference Room across from McDonalds.

216C Paseo del Pueblo Sur

Agenda is under the about us page and previous approved meeting minutes are there as well.

Ice Hockey Camps, Summer 2023

USA Hockey advocates for a well-rounded, active lifestyle for young athletes. Hockey players will build their overall athletic abilities by participating in other sports, which will transfer to the rink next season.

For those interested in tuning up hockey skills while playing other sports, there are some hockey and skating camps in our region. It is healthy for players to meet other coaches and players. If you hear of other camps or opportunities, please let us know.

*Often goalies are given discounts to attend camps.

Here are a few camps to consider:

Outpost Arena in Albuquerque has several programs all summer long. If you frequently travel to Albuquerque or have family there, this could be a good option.

https://www.outposticearena.com/camps/

Planet Hockey has been around for years. They usually make a stop for a week in Albuquerque in early July. Details here:

https://www.planethockey.com/newmexicohockeycamp-albuquerque

If you need a trip to Colorado, here are a few more with Planet Hockey:

https://www.planethockey.com/coloradohockeycamps-steamboat

https://www.planethockey.com/coloradohockeycamp-denver2

Laura Stamm’s Power Skating Camps have been a regular on hockey circuits for decades. It doesn’t matter how great your shot is if you can’t get up and down the ice with speed and power. Colorado Springs in July:

https://www.laurastamm.net/Power-Skating-Colorado.aspx

Rocky Mountain Hockey Camps have made stops in Taos over the years. They will be in Flagstaff in late June.

https://www.fyha.org/rocky-mtn-camp

Also in Flagstaff in July, straight out of Canada, eh? Northwestern Hockey Camp:

https://www.fyha.org/northwestern-camp

Durango has a former NHL player, Alain Lemieux (brother of one of the NHL all-time greats Mario Lemieux), running their hockey program. It’s worth checking their website occasionally to see what they are offering.

https://www.durangohockey.org/about/about-durango-hockey/5776

Off Ice Training Ideas and Resources

Although debated, there is a consensus that youth hockey players should not begin lifting weights until age 12 or 13. At younger ages, an athlete’s body supplies all the weight needed for exercising.

USA Hockey Developmental Windows

U8, U10, U12 Dryland (Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee)

FULL USA Hockey Off Ice Training Page - Age specific

USA Hockey Training at Home

Dryland Activities for Goalies - USA Hockey

USA Hockey Goalie Link to Resources

Hockey Canada Training Manual

USA Hockey Stickhandling

Stickhandling

Phoenix Mechanical