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Journal #9 - New Technical Videos

Sasha Mutala from the UBC Thunderbirds worked with Slapshot Alley this year to make some new technical videos that we will start using to help explain the technique of all the different types of shots in hockey. Started at BASE Sasha started his shooting instruction with BASE Hockey when he was 12 years old playing for Burnaby Winter Club. He trained regularly once a week during summers and came in frequently during the hockey seasons to warm-up his shot before games. He's no

Andre Parfeniuk

Dec 14, 20252 min read

Journal #8 - 6am Shooting Practice

I have been running a 6am group on Mondays for over a year with 5 kids. They come once a week, and we've only cancelled once or twice because the Rink was closed for a holiday. So I have decided to open up another day!

Slapshot Alley Journal

Andre Parfeniuk

Sep 1, 20251 min read

Journal #7 - 2 Locations Running

This summer we definitely saw some amazing improvement especially with some Slapshot beginners that went from a 30mph slapshot to a 40 mph slapshot in only 2 months

Slapshot Alley Journal

Andre Parfeniuk

Aug 21, 20251 min read

Journal #6 - Slapshot Alley 2 Up and Running

Slapshot Alley 2 was designed to double the first location space and go from a 1-2 player lesson plan to a 3-4 player session. Instead of 1 net, we've got two. Instead of two tarps, we got 2.

Slapshot Alley Journal

Andre Parfeniuk

Jun 21, 20252 min read

Laying down the Can-Ice Pro Series at Slapshot Alley 2

Journal #5 - New Location Set Up

We are working hard to set up the new location this week. The new place will have a similar layout but about twice as wide and 20 feet longer allowing for players to gather speed and shoot at more angles.

Slapshot Alley Journal

Andre Parfeniuk

Apr 10, 20252 min read