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Women's Frozen Four
With a total of 135, Minnesota once again produced more Division
I women's hockey players than any other state, accounting for 28
percent of the entire player pool. See them in action during the
Women's Frozen Four, hosted by Quinnipiac University in Hamden,
Conn., March 21 and 23. Call (203) 582-3905 or visit ncaa.com/tickets
for ticket information.
DId you know ?
The first Olympic hockey game
was a part of the 1920 Summer
Games. Four Minnesotans
made the 11-man squad
that took Silver in Antwerp,
Belgium. Hockey moved to the
Winter Games in 1924.
Are You Ready for Playoff Hockey?
White Bear Lake native,
Frank "Moose" Goheen
was a dominant force
on the 1920 team.
The best time of year is approaching. Prepare accordingly.
Feb. 19-22 - MSHSL Girls' State Tournament
Feb. 28-March 2 - Minnesota Hockey Region Tournaments
March 5-8 - MSHSL Boys' State Tournament
March 7-8 - WCHA Women's Final Face-Off at Sanford Center
March 14-16 - Minnesota Hockey State Tournaments
March 20-22 - Big Ten Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center
March 21-22 - National College Hockey Conference at Target Center
Tickets for all three college tournaments are on sale now.
ADVERTORIAL
HOCKEYSHOT.COM TIP OF THE MONTH: IMPROVING YOUR PASSING TECHNIQUE
Throughout the course of
a game, there are a variety
of pass types that can, and
should be used, depending on
the situation. Some of these
pass types include "cushion
& sweep," "touch pass," and
"saucer pass." Furthermore, you
should be able to perform each
of these on both your forehand
and backhand.
The cushion & sweep pass
should be your baseline. The
technique we explain in this
video allows you to keep your
target square to the passer at
every point along the receiving
route. With a solid foundation
on the cushion & sweep pass,
it'll be easier to move up to
the more complex passing
types later on.
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The main key points on the
cushion & sweep pass are
as follows:
•Sweep when delivering
•When receiving, make sure to
have the stick out front, blade
turned up
•Blade rolls over as puck comes in
The touch pass is useful in game
situations that require a quick
reaction. Your touch pass should
accommodate the following key
points:
•Push top hand forward
•Blade stays "cupped"
•Cross-checking motion to give
and receive passes
As you progress through these
passing techniques, you will
be continually adding to your
passing "arsenal." Having a
wide variety of physical tools
available to you will allow you
to make the proper passing
selection at the proper time.
MINNESOTAHOCKEYJOURNAL.COM // FEBRUARY.2014
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