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Hockey and Lacrosse

Lacrosse and hockey are very similar sports
U.S. College scholarship opportunities in lacrosse are available
Hockey players excel in lacrosse
It’s a great method to increase physical fitness in hockey’s offseason
Team sports build self esteem, respect, integrity, & fairness
Lacrosse teaches leadership skills
It helps prevent sport burn-out by playing a new, fast-paced sport
Players of all fitness levels and abilities can compete in lacrosse
A player can learn basic plays and strategies
A player can learn to play both offensive and defensive positions and make a quick transition from defence to offence and vice versa
It reinforces the importance of quickness and agility around the net
Lacrosse increases hand-eye co-ordination when stick handling
It teaches players to play with their head up and to be more aware of their surroundings
Offensive scoring skills are honed by shooting at smaller targets and picking corners
Defensive skills are taught with individual and team concepts
Lacrosse teaches the creativity of fakes, back passes, & shots
Lacrosse is run in 5-player units and helps the hockey player practice playing a team concept
It is inexpensive to equip lacrosse players as most hockey equipment can be used in lacrosse

Hockey coaches teach similar strategies of team play and special teams.
Hockey coaches and players only have to look at players such as Gretzky, Sakic, Shanahan, Ronning, Kariya, Nieuwendyk and Oates as these great hockey players have one thing in common...they have all played lacrosse and have used the experience to enhance their hockey skills. You can share in their experience by playing lacrosse!

HOCKEY – Canada’s National Winter Sport

LACROSSE - Canada’s National Summer Sport

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