Want to play/learn Hockey - where to start?
Hi all! I’ve completely fallen in love with hockey over the last year, especially during the playoffs (go Canes!), and decided that I’d love to start playing!
I’m 23F and consider myself pretty athletic. I’ve never played before, but I can skate comfortably at a public skate for an hour without falling. I know my skating will definitely need work, but I’m not starting completely from scratch.
I’m signing up for a women’s Learn to Play program in September, and my goal is to join either a women’s or coed league afterward!
Between now and September, what should I be focusing on to set myself up for success? I’m willing to put in the work!
A few questions:
• Should I spend most of my time improving my skating, or should I also work on stickhandling/shooting off the ice? How do I go about that as someone who’s never touched a hockey stick? 😂
• Any gear recommendations for a complete beginner? I’m left-handed if that matters!
• Anything you wish someone had told you before your first season?
• Any YouTube channels or resources you’d recommend?
• Also, if you started playing as an adult, I’d love to hear what your first year was like and anything you wish you’d done differently. :)
Thanks so much! I’m super excited and up for the challenge!!!