HOCKEY ZONES
Volume 18 No. 4 Issue #51
4th Quarter - 2022 Edition
The O'Sullivan's
A Father and Son Duo
Hard work is critical for success and this father & son instructor duo has brought just that!

Tom and Michael O’Sullivan are Tucker Hockey’s second father & son instructor duo since its genesis back in 1999. Tom is a past / alumni instructor (2010 – 2013) and Michael is a current instructor (2015 – Present). Combined, they have brought their hard work, dedication, superior instruction, and passion for the game to Tucker hockey over the past years.

Yes, enthusiastically teaching each participant the Tucker Hockey Way.
Tucker Hockey Tips

Technical VS
Tactical Skating


Technical Skating - biomechanical principles applied to maximize all skating skills required in ice hockey.

Tactical Skating - the ability to skate in all game situations offensively & defensively, with & without a puck.

While many players including professionals spend time and money on technical improvement in the off season it would be wise for parents and players to ensure that tactical skating is properly learned and practiced as they play the game of hockey as well.
~We enjoy and preserve
what we love

~We love what we understand

~We understand because we have been taught
The Tucker Hockey Way!
Tucker Hockey
Classic Awards


Quarterly Awards

Bradley Mersereau Memorial
Adult Award:

2022 Q4 Recipient
Ryan Martin


Danny Cammack Memorial
Minor Award:

Summer 2022 Recipient
Riley Schlamp


Yearly Awards

David Mahoney On Ice Head Instructor Leadership Award

2022 Recipient
Ron Wong


Lyle Hanna On Ice Assistant Instructor Memorial Award

2022 Recipient
Michael O'Sullivan

Read more on Michael HERE!


Ern Rideout On Ice Apprentice Instructor Memorial Award

2022 Recipient
Dylan Westlake


We are very happy to acknowledge participants and instructors
who love the game as much
as we do through our
Tucker Hockey Classic Awards.
Don't Miss out on Calgary Premier Hockey Development this Winter and Spring!
Winter group programs are available for registration now!

Adult group programs start as early as Friday January 20, 2023 and minor group programs start as early as Monday January 23, 2023.
Spring group programs will be posted on the website as soon as we receive our ice permits. We expect for them to be ready by mid January.
To receive notification when Spring programs are on the website email:
Q4 2022 Poll Question
Who will take the Gold in the Circle K Classic (formerly Mac's Midget World Invitational)?
Calgary Buffaloes
Calgary Northstars
Calgary NW Flames
Calgary Royals
Edge School
Northern Alberta Xtreme
Okotoks Oilers
Rink Kelowna
Team Hungary
Other
Results from Q3 2022 Poll
Which Calgary Flame will be the fan favourite for the
2022 - 2023 hockey season?

Other - 29%

Jonathan Huberdeau - 21%

Elias Lindholm - 21%

MacKenzie Weegar - 21%

Jacob Markström - 8%
"Other" won, but next in line was a 3 way tie between Huberdeau, Lindholm & Weegar followed by Markström in a distant 5th.
Women in Hockey
According to the IIHF, the number of registered female players has grown 33.85% between 2007 and 2018.

Today, there are 209,966 registered female players across 81 nations with IIHF memberships and 208,054 players in the 40 women’s national teams ranked by the federation.

However, 81.69% (171,540) of those players are in the U.S. and Canada.

More details on the history of Women in hockey, famous firsts, change in attitude and a look to the future in the link below 👇

Ask Coach Rex!
Submit your question for Coach Rex at programs@tuckerhockey.com

Be sure to mention that your question is for the 'Ask Coach Rex' segment.

Your question could be featured in a future Hockey Zones E-Newsletter and if selected you'll win a prize!
Fall 2022 Recap
Tucker Hockey has wrapped up their Fall 2022 programs! We enjoyed instructing from U11 through to Adults.
We appriciate the fimiliar faces that joined us as well as the many new participants!

Here is a Recap of the programs:

ADULT

  • Advanced Technical & Tactical
  • Technical Skills / Fundamentals
  • Backward Skating & Defensive Tactics / Evasive Skating
  • Creative Puck Control
  • Ladies Only

Minor

  • Creative Puck Control
  • Dynamic Power Skating
  • Evasive Skating / Puck Control & Battles Compete
  • Extreme Edges & Explosive Skating
  • Premium Semi Private
  • Strategic Shooting

Many fond memories & fun times - Simply Priceless!

Best wishes to everyone as they continue their hockey season 🏒 Wishing you more glide in your stride!!

~Coach Rex & the Tucker Hockey Staff
Any day is a good day for hockey!
Winter Programs
Don't miss out on our upcoming Winter 2023
Hockey Development Programs!


Register TODAY!
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