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BENEFITS OF SPEEDHOCKEY

     What is SpeedHockey?  SpeedHockey is a fast-paced game of inline hockey that allows for the puck to be moving at all times.  There are no face-offs and very few stoppages in SpeedHockey.  As a result, there are many benefits that a person, whether a beginner or expert inline or ice hockey player, can get that will enhance their overall hockey game:

1.  Conditioning:  The puck is always moving in SpeedHockey and there are very few stoppages.  Because of this, SpeedHockey players build stamina and stay in great shape throughout the season.

2.  Skating:  Again, SpeedHockey is a fast-paced game.  Players are constantly skating.  SpeedHockey players will see an improvement in their skating throughout the season.

3.  Stick handling:  SpeedHockey is played on a smaller surface.  Therefore, players do not have as much room with the puck and will have to rely on their stick handling more than before.

4.  Puck Movement:  As stated above, the playing surface in SpeedHockey is smaller.  Therefore, players have to move the puck quicker.  This aspect helps players when they play regular inline hockey or ice hockey because they learn to move the puck much faster.

5.  Passing:  Along the same lines, players will learn to pass the puck better because there isn’t as much time or room in SpeedHockey.  Also, because of the recessed nets, players can pass the puck off of the wall to one another at different angles.

6.  Overall Teamwork:  SpeedHockey is a team game.  Because it is so fast and the surface is smaller, no one player can take over a game at any time.  As a result, players need to use their teammates in order to be most effective.