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MORE THAN A GAME
Hockey develops skills on the ice that build a foundation for a lifetime. Hockey promotes confidence, pride, focus, and responsibility. With an emphasis on fun, hockey is a game to be played and enjoyed for life.

LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS
Starting with the bonds created in the locker room to the relationships formed on the ice, hockey creates lifelong friendships. This camaraderie shared on and off the ice encourages teamwork and the natural development of leadership skills.

SET UP FOR SUCCESS
From learning to balance responsibilities at home, school, and the rink - hockey encourages kids to learn time management skills. Hockey's unique source of physical fitness also promotes a healthy lifestyle.

The Game

Skating is the skill that makes hockey unique and it is something that players of all levels of the sport continually strive to improve. Without adequate skating ability, players are less able to perform the other skills of the sport.

Stickhandling is perhaps the most difficult of the basic skills to master. It allows a player to maneuver around opponents and create better offensive opportunities.

Passing is what makes hockey a true team sport. Helping teammates experience success is what the game is all about and passing allows the thrill of scoring to be shared.

Shooting is the end result of offensive team play. Many players spend most of their time practicing shooting because they believe scoring is the most fun. Players should, however, place an equal emphasis on the other basic skills of hockey, as they are all important in developing the complete player.

Program Philosophy

The Vegas Golden Knights are in line with USA Hockey's ADM model and are proud believers in the Cross-Ice curriculum. The Lil' Knights Cross-Ice program is designed to accommodate the beginning hockey player by modifying their playing environment and allowing coaches to more effectively teach the game of hockey. Youth hockey data and statistics have shown that children who begin their hockey training within this format have an outstanding chance to succeed.

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