12u (Peewees)
Welcome to the 12u team page!
This age division is also called "Peewee" and is for 2013 and 2014 birth years.
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Meet Your Coaches
Austin Gordon
Head Coach
Get to know me:
I played hockey growing up, but my favorite part about coaching is getting to know the kids and families and having the ability to encourage the love of the game. I thoroughly enjoy getting the chance to teach kids about the game and life. Hockey is not just a game - you can learn a lot of life lessons from playing.
Shane Kirk
Assistant Coach
Get to know me:
TBD
Ryan Birdwell
Assistant Coach
Get to know me:
TBD
Seth Gordon
Assistant Coach
Get to know me:
I got into hockey when I was 3 years old because that’s the one sport you can play at that age in North Dakota. My favorite thing about coaching it is watching the players development throughout the year.
Ben Holl
Assistant Coach
Get to know me:
I got talked into playing adult league by some friends shortly after the arena was built. It was a rough start and not much has changed as far as my skating goes.
The best thing about coaching is seeing the kids have fun and watching them improve. I also enjoy dodging skate blades and sticks when they crawl over the boards.
My best hockey memory? Finding out that all of my sons equipment still fits and I didn’t have to buy any new gear.
Team Managers
Each age level has a pair of managers that volunteer their time to help everything go smoothly.
Meet your managers:
House: Courtney Sanford
About me:
Fun fact:
Travel: Allee Birdwell
About me:
I became a team manager a few years ago when I was asked if I could help out…and knowing that I for sure can’t skate, I knew this was a way I could help! I enjoyed doing it so I have continued as needed. It’s a fun way to help out the coaches, players, and parents!
Fun Fact:
I broke apart my wedding ring once cheering too hard at a hockey game
Schedule
Practice times may vary week to week depending on ice availability. House games are on the weekends.
Quick Facts
Structure: House and Travel
Main Focus: Fun
Secondary Focuses: Retaining Players, player development, skill development, engagement, active practices, and age-appropriate training.
Goal
The goal of this age division is to further develop skating and stick skills, and introduce body contact.
Practice Balance
Skating: 40%
Stick Skills: 15%
Small Area Drills: 25%
Team Tactics: 20%
Locker Room Policy
This age level can change into and out of hockey gear in locker room 2 and the hallway with the rental skates. Dressing in the tunnel area (where the zamboni drives) is strictly prohibited. Parents are not allowed inside of locker rooms.
Travel Hockey
This age division has a travel program that is in addition to the house program and is more competitive in nature. The travel team will play different teams from Nebraska and surrounding states, and will play in tournaments.
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