2025 Fearless Warrior

Andrews Hockey understands the big jump that players take moving from U13 to U15. There is a large adjustment to play at the U15 level where checking is introduced for the first time. Checking is a purposeful skill in the game and like other skills such as: skating, puck control, and shooting, checking skills can be developed and mastered.

The Fearless Warrior program teaches players how to properly check and receive checks in order to be prepared for high-level play at the U15 level.

Skills taught in the camp include:

• Proper checking techniques
• Skills to receive body contact safely
• Escape moves to avoid checks
• Tactical puck protection
• How to be strong on your skates
• Scoring skills in tight space
• Power moves to use your body to gain space
• Heads up play & awareness
• Skating skills to both check & receive checks safely & effectively
• Mental skills to play the game with courage and confidence

Players will also work through off-ice gym and classroom sessions focused on:

• Video session on game situations where checking occurs
• Off-ice exercises to increase strength, power, & stability
• Injury prevention & rehabilitation
• Information on concussions – how to prevent, diagnose, and rehabilitate
• Individual player assessment – how to be effective playing against different size players