Have learned how to skate and play hockey as an adult and exhibits
minimal skating and hockey skills.
Ability to stop, turn, and usually remain standing; occasionally
uses stick as crutch; understands most rules.
< 1 year
2
Novice
Have some experience playing organized hockey as a youth or is an
adult novice with competent skaing abilities and hockey skills.
Able to follow play; maintains two hands on stick and able to get
to the puck; understands rules and positional strategy.
< 3 years
3
Intermediate
Have played organized hockey for several years as a youth or
have played for several years as an adult and would be considered
a hockey player with average skating and hockey skills.
Can perform hockey stops and skate backward; able to shoot puck
with some accuracy and pass puck while in motion; generally in
position at all times; keeps head up during play.
3-6 years
4
Advanced
Have played on rep or elite teams as a youth, have played for many
years as an adult or on teams at the intramural college level and
would be considered an above average player in all aspects of the
game
Power skater, can readily change directions (lateral and reverse);
accurate shooter and able to pass puck stick-to-stick at speed;
may have decent slapshot; good positional play and knowledge of
strategy
> 6 years
5
Competitive
Have played on teams at the level of Major Junior A, college or
university varsity.
All-around complete player; excellent skater, full range of shots,
ability to move puck at will, exceptional knowledge of game.