Become a Pro Hockey Player


Do you absolutely love hockey? Do you practice a lot? Do you want to make it to the NHL? Hockey is a well-known and well-loved sport. (There's even street hockey, it's so loved!). Your dream of becoming a pro hockey player is not impossible, but it will take hard work, icy determination and diligence to make it there.

Steps

  1. Learn how to ice skate. A good place to practice would be an outdoor ice rink or an indoor arena. Learn to balance by keeping your legs straight and practice crossing over (bringing one foot over the other and turning). Push your legs out to a full, long extension and push out to have good stride and gain great speed. There is also off-ice slide boards to get the feel of a proper stride. You can also grab a quick rink from Canadian tire or get synthetic ice.
  2. Learn to stick handle. Grab a puck and a stick (wood are the best for people starting off), and just move the puck back and forth on your blade, then try that while moving, turning, then keeping your head up.
  3. Sign up for a league and join a house league team. Play in the exhibition, season, and playoffs and show what you've got and try to score goals or defend from the opposing team.
  4. Learn and memorize the rules of the upcoming hockey tournament. This will be important for your score.
  5. Try out for competitive teams and enter hockey camps. Who knows, when you're older than 18 years old and still playing hockey, the NHL may just draft you to a professional team, you could also try out for a travel team because they are competitive. (Make sure you go to hockey camps in Canada. You will find the best competition there.)
  6. If you are still younger than 18, but older than 15, then try out for a junior hockey league! The most competitive in Canada are the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. In the United States, it is the United States Hockey League. Juniors frequently get scouted for the National Hockey League, and then you will possibly get drafted, but remember this will mean you will miss parties, weekends and will have to do intense training.
  7. Practice as often as you can. Buy a shooting target or a puck passer to practice. Also online there is many stores where you can get off-ice training aids. You need to take the game seriously. Don't be afraid to spend a LITTLE money, but make sure it's worth it.
  8. Watch hockey. Watching the sport will help you learn more about it. You'll also be able to have a better view of certain techniques before you try them out.

Tips

  • Always work well with your teammates, it will give you a good reputation.
  • Try finding the right coach who will want to make you the best.
  • Don't get involved with the wrong people or substances. It will only hurt your chances of making it to the NHL.
  • Control on yourself and keep calm.

Warnings

  • Keep your head up & watch out for the big hit!
  • The more advanced the league, the more chance of injury
  • As you advance into higher skilled leagues, the more expensive the sport becomes due to equipment costs.
  • If you hurt yourself it might be a good idea to stay at home and rest for a while, but return as soon as you have recovered.

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