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Women-in-Hockey Digest Thursday, May 6 1999 Volume 01 : Number 425
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Re: Slapshot problems
Sauvageau
Re: Slapshot problems
Re: Sauvageau
Re: Slapshot problems
Re: Sauvageau
Slapshot problems
Re: Slapshot problems
Slap shot
Re: Slap shot
1999 USA Warriors - Press Release Available
Montreal Rockets consider hiring Daniele Sauvageau
Re:Slapshot problems
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 23:44:23 -0400
From: "email@hidden"
Subject: Re: Slapshot problems
I have a few tips for your slapshots.
1.make sure the puck is BETWEEN YOUR SKATES. Often people have a
tendency to put the puck in front, because it feels more confortable
that way. However the puck won't go hard and your shot will basically
suck. So for like 10 minutes practice taking slap shots against the
boards, standing still, with the puck between your skates. It will feel
awful at first but it's the right technique.
2. When you swing, your blade should hit the ice about 1 inch before the
puck. This is sort of hard to control though.
3. Make sure your lower hand is low enough.
4. Put your whole weight into it.
I really don't think the stick matters. Often smaller players have an
easier time with slapshots at first because they have less of a swing
and have shorter sticks. But actually longer sticks are supposed to give
more powerful shots (not too long though). Honestly I don't see any
difference in any stick. The only problem I have is getting used to a
new kind, but whatever kind I use doesn't affect my play.
- -Soph
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 23:55:16 -0400
From: "email@hidden"
Subject: Sauvageau
Well I live in Montreal and this one paper talked about the issue
extensively. Actually the journalist is in love with her because he
keeps on writing about her, not only lately but even before the
Championships. So his point of view is that she was "fired" because she
is from Quebec and the whole association is pro-anglophone and pro-West.
So during 5 days they were heated debates in the phone-in section of
this particular paper. However it came to a screaching halt when someone
called in and mentioned the fact that nobody discussing the issue and
all of its anglo-franco slash separatist aspects actually give a damn
about women's hockey. Which is absolutely true, they suddenly start
caring about it when the political side of it is brought up.
Anyways, the decision makes zero sense. It's like firing Jagr from the
Penguins because he's scoring too many goals. Supposedly she was taking
too much room in the whole hockeya ssociation. But as the paper
mentioned, now the association is really in a sticky situation because
is has no way out. What can the people in it do? Admit they're stupid
and hire her back? Let the other gal coach, accept the criticism that is
bound to come, and risk total humiliation if it doesn't work out?
3 words: WHAT A MESS!
- -Soph
> I was meaning to ask the question some time ago, but then I went on holiday
> and the moment passed.
>
> Since when does a coach help a team recover from a crushing loss, get them
> playing together, keeping the focus on the prize rather than on
> personalities, deliver the World Championship, then get demoted?
>
> >From Daniele's comments I take it this wasn't a voluntary stepping down.
>
> What's the juice?
>
> Phil, Victoria, BC
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 00:48:42 -0400
From: VICS HOCKEY SCHOOL
Subject: Re: Slapshot problems
Hi Casey,
Your NOT alone .... kiddo,
Your at the stage where you're almost ready to Break out and
Blast that puck!
There are several things which WILL get that shot going:
A SLAP SHOT is successful if a combination of things are
performed correctly.
The younger you are (less strong) , the MORE flex you need in
the shaft of your stick. I wouldn't suggest going back to a
Junior stick. Just look for a senior stick with major
flex in the shaft.
Secondly, your technique is the next most important factor.
Ususally, players who can't take a slapshot are ONLY using
their arms to shoot. A good slapshot will only work when
you learn (or are taught) to use you're entire body, complete
with weight transfer and proper follow thru as you shoot the puck.
Your weight MUST transfer from your BACK foot to your front foot.
Your back foot MUST have a slight "heel kick" for balance. This means,
that as the puck leaves the blade of your stick, you are actually standing
on your front foot ONLY! Little things like which direction is your toe
pointing
and lowering your bottom hand also add to the success of your slapshot.
There is a definite TWISTING of your Upper body towards the direction
the puck is going AND a TWISTING of your lower body in the opposite
direction for balance.
A good slapshot is shot MORE with the Upper arms and shoulders than
the hands. Hit the ice with the blade of your stick about 2-3inches before
the puck. This will cause the shaft of your stick to bend (flex) and it will
recoil as it hits the puck, helping with the strength of the shot.
Simple - eh! :-) It's best to capture your shot on Video from a couple
different
angles to see exactly what corrections you need to make.
And Cassy, If you REALLY want to have a good slapshot, identify which of
these procedures you aren't doing yet and SHOOT 100 slapshots EVERY DAY
from now until September and You WILL have a great shot by then.
I promise you... BUT .... YOU MUST do it! :-)
Learn to use your Body to shoot .... NOT just your arms!
Yours in Hockey,
God Bless
Vic LeMire
President
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 23:05:40 -0700
From: Annette Chernin
Subject: Re: Sauvageau
Well,
I know that with the Canada's junior hockey program they have a new
coach almost every year. I think this is the right move to see what's
out there. I don't think it's a big conspiracy and I think she would
garner consideration for the Olympics without hesitation.
I think it's just so sad there aren't more opportunities but who
knows. A professional league in the future...more high level
university/college programs. All these great players either retired or
retiring soon. What about Stacy Wilson, France St. Louis, Angela james,
what about France Montour a Canadian who coached the Swiss team as
coaches for the Canadian women's team? Believe it or not, think
it is actually a sign that Canadian Hockey brass is taking more of an
interest in the women's game....
There are a lot more coaches out there wanting to coach this team as
well. I think this is a good thing. Let us not forget that Canada is
always in the top 3 (perhaps even 2) and the US did not ice it's best
team at the World's. They made it clear that the Olympics is their
number one goal as some players stayed behind for their
University/College playoffs in the US. They also seemed to want their
young players a chance. Even so they gave Canada a run for their money
for most of that game but only lost due to Canada's great goaltending
and lack of experience in the final period.
So.... I would hope that Sauvageau doesn't become bitter about this and
stays involved, because perhaps she will be the best coach for the job
in 2002. I always hope that politics will be put aside, but hockey in
Canada is full of politics and favoritism. I certianly hope this wasn't
the reason she was let go, but I just don't see it. I guess you could
say I'm wrong If Melody Davidson lasts longer then a year.
Annette #3
Snipers
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 07:15:55 -0400
From: Debbie Minden
Subject: Re: Slapshot problems
Try this address. This is the best explanation and demonstration of a slap
shot short of standing on the ice and getting it one on one.
http://netra.exploratorium.edu/hockey/shooting1.html
Debbie
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 08:01:28 -0400
From: "Cindy Goodman"
Subject: Re: Sauvageau
That is all untrue. She wasn't "fired". She was asked to step down to give other people (women) experience coaching at this level before the Olympics arrive. How else are they supposed to promote women from all locations of the country in a coaching role unless they get real and actual experience? The only thing the CHA is guilty of is not explaining themselves properly. As far as this anglo/french thing goes that's a bit of a stretch too. Where did Julie Healy coach? Concordia? Isn't that Quebec? So she doesn't have a french name, so what? Then again that is probably what they are worried about. She doesn't sound french so the perception is she is not from there. Pretty much what is part of the problem in the whole anglo/french issue. They probably don't even know who Julie Healy is. People are over reacting. Where were all of you when they hired that idiot Miller? Now that was something to complain about.
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 08:21:23 -0600
From: Shawn
Subject: Slapshot problems
>I've been playing hockey for awhile now and *still* have no slapshot. I'm
>having a hard time getting the shaft to flex and am considering switching to
>a junior stick. Several teammates are much smaller than me and have great
>rocket-like shots. Any other pointers?
>
Cassy,
Keep in mind that a slapshot is the most difficult, least accurate shot you
can take. That being said, it is also the hardest shot and can generate
some awesome rebounds. I agree with Jenn, get someone to look at your form
and work with you. Then take that info home and practice. I shoot on a
board in the drive way, certainly not optimal conditions but it helps a lot
with getting the movement down correctly since no one has infinite ice
time. I would follow up after a couple of weeks or so by having the coach
look at your shot again. Chances are at that point you'll be able to fine
tune your shot.
Have fun!
Shawn
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 11:27:22 EDT
From: email@hidden
Subject: Re: Slapshot problems
In a message dated 99-05-06 10:30:02 EDT, email@hidden writes:
<< Keep in mind that a slapshot is the most difficult, least accurate shot you
can take. >>
That being said............. how is your wrist shot? Your snap shot? If
you have not yet mastered these, it will be even more difficult to get a slap
shot. You gotta walk before you run, ya know? ;-)
Keep in mind - a hard, accurate wrist shot can do a lot more damage in a
game than a weak slap shot.
If your other shots are solid, then you are ready to begin to learn the slap
shot. You shoudl definitley work with a coach on this. Either on the ice
(optimal) or off the ice on rollerblades (next best). Trying to do this on
your own may cause you more problems in the long run. You can develop bad
habits over the summer that can take even longer to "unlearn." Seek
professional help for instruction - and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, work with the
coach, and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
I also like the idea of having someone video taping you while you are doing
this. It is amazing what you can learn from watching yourself. (Again,
aided by the instrutcion of a qualified coach.) Also - perhaps there may be
an instrcutional video out there - it will not tell you waht YOU are
specfically doing right or wrong. but at least you can see what a good slap
shot is supposed to look like. ANy decent video will break the shot down
into it's compnoents, and give you drills that you can work on to build up to
the full slap shot.
Good luck!
Jill
# 77 LI Hurricanes
"Only you can prevent hockey stick fires."
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 10:36:45 -0700
From: Maura Grogan
Subject: Slap shot
I can really empathize with the dilemma of the player who "still" has no
slap shot. I played hockey for 8 years before I developed a slap shot and
I always felt embarassed about it cause otherwise I'm a pretty decent
player. I thought it was just a mental thing, but finally I started
working with a coach. It took me almost a year and a half, and it was
really frustrating at times, but I now have a really nice shot. I also am
playing with much more confidence because I don't feel I have this gaping
hole in my ability. I don't know if you can afford private lessons, but if
you can afford even just a few find a good coach who likes to work with
women and take a few lessons. Once I learned my shot (and my wrist shot
got much better too), I got an aluminum stick and then my shot just flew.
I don't think the stick will do the trick unless you get the mechanics
right though. I have the Easton stick made for women and a Koho blade and
I love the combo. Good luck!
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 11:06:40 -0700
From: Chuck Collins
Subject: Re: Slap shot
Maura hit the point squarely:
> I can really empathize with the dilemma of the player who "still" has no
> slap shot. I played hockey for 8 years before I developed a slap shot and
> I always felt embarassed about it cause otherwise I'm a pretty decent
> player. I thought it was just a mental thing, but finally I started
> working with a coach. It took me almost a year and a half, and it was
> really frustrating at times, but I now have a really nice shot. I also am
> playing with much more confidence because I don't feel I have this gaping
> hole in my ability.
I've organized several girls' teams over the last three years, and every
coach I've brought in, I've asked them to spend extra time with the
girls on developing their slap shot. Some looked at me like I had three
heads, some argued with me, some agreed with me then ignored me, but none
took the time to do what I asked.
A slap shot is not that important in a game situation, as many of these
coaches were quick to point out (condescendingly) to me . But my
contention is that the slap shot is a very important _TRYOUT_ skill.
All of the girls in our area also play on boys' teams. Many of the
girls could go into the corners and come out with the puck, outskate
every boy, and take big hits and bounce back into the action, and
all they looked like was good hockey players. But then the team lines
up to warm up the goalie, and the boys start flinging these booming
slap shots, and the girl in the line lets go a half-hearted wrist shot,
and suddenly everyone in the arena knows that it's a girl out there
and the dads in the corner start mumbling about not enough strength
to play with the boys.
It's a confidence issue, it's a skill issue, and it's important to
have a complete game if you want to make sure barriers don't suddenly
appear in front of you.
Besides, a good slap shot is fun.
- - Chuck Collins
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 14:32:10 EDT
From: email@hidden
Subject: 1999 USA Warriors - Press Release Available
Subject: 1999 USA Warriors - Press Release Available
Anyone interested in the 1999 USA (United Scholastic Achievers) results from
the Canadian Cup tournament may email email@hidden. Upon your request
a copy will be emailed to you.
Waiting lists (Mites-Midget) are forming now for Montreal 2000 and recruiting
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 21:20:31 -0400
From: KL Sports
Subject: Montreal Rockets consider hiring Daniele Sauvageau
Rockets consider hiring Sauvageau National women's team coach to discuss job
Thursday, May 6, 1999
DAVID NAYLOR
Special to The Globe and Mail
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's newest team is looking at hiring
Daniele Sauvageau, the coach who led Canada's national women's team to a
world title this season.
Serge Savard Jr., executive vice-president and general manager of the
expansion Montreal Rockets, confirmed he met Sauvageau onTuesday to discuss
a role for her with the team, which begins play next fall.
"Her agent called me and wanted to meet me," Savard said. "I have to say I
was impressed by her capacity and her knowledge. We were not expecting to
offer her a job but I've asked her to meet with my coach [Gaston Therrien]
in a few weeks."
Sauvageau, 37, has spent five years with the national women's program.
Canada went undefeated this season in her only year as head coach.
Previously, she spent two seasons as an assistant with the national team
and two as head coach of the 19-and-under program. She was recently
relieved of her full-time hockey duties, but plans to remain as a
consultant to the program and a candidate to coach the Olympic team in 2002.
"I want to put myself in a situation where I can continue growing as a
coach and be close to the game, but be sure that I challenge myself," she
said. "I want to be involved in decisions and be as close as possible to
coaching and not just be in the back seat. Evaluating players, scouting,
video, how he [Therrien] wants to use me would be the key point."
Therrien, who was appointed the Rockets first head coach just last week, is
in the process of relocating to Montreal from Val d'Or, where he coached
this past season.
"If it works, she would have something specific to do," Savard said. "She
could be involved inanalyzing games or some scouting. We don't know yet."
"He [Therrien] doesn't object to meeting with her. But she has a full-time
job with the police here in Montreal so she would not make the road trips
and she would not be behind the bench or on the ice. It's very early to say
that she will have something to do with the Rockets."
Sauvageau said that if a challenging position is not available, she will
pursue opportunities in midget triple-A or university hockey. She also must
find a way to balance her duties as a police sergeant and a consultant to
the national women's program in order to work with the Rockets.
"Those are the things we have to talk about and see what is best for both
of us," she said. "What I could gain, what they could gain. It does look
good but there have been no decisions."
A spokesman for the Canadian Hockey League believes Sauvageau, if she is
hired, would be the first woman to work in such a capacity with a
major-junior hockey team.
Karin Lofstrom
3492 Southgate Road
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1V 9P9
ph. (613)739-9948
fax (613)739-3316
email: email@hidden
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 23:25:06 EDT
From: email@hidden
Subject: Re:Slapshot problems
In a message dated 5/6/99 9:05:10 PM Central Daylight Time, Kandydeb writes:
<< n a message dated 5/5/99 10:28:06 PM Central Daylight Time,
email@hidden writes:
<<
Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 16:43:23 PDT
From: "Cassy Carlin"
Subject: Slapshot problems
I've been playing hockey for awhile now and *still* have no slapshot. I'm
having a hard time getting the shaft to flex and am considering switching
to
a junior stick. Several teammates are much smaller than me and have great
rocket-like shots. Any other pointers?
>>
Cassy, I would try using a aluminum or graphite stick if you don't already
use one.
If you do, try pushing down on the stick. If it flexes easily then you're in
good shape,if not think about trying a different stick. If it does flex well
make sure when you're about to hit the puck you hit the ice with your stick
causing it to flex and make snapping motion at the puck.
Olivia # 49 >>
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