HockeyHockey

BY MATT TOMKOBY MATT TOMKO

HockeyHockey

Hockey is good for all agesHockey is good for all ages You need a lot of equipment to You need a lot of equipment to

play.play.

A position in hockey is goalieA position in hockey is goalie There are different kinds of There are different kinds of

hockey like ice, roller, or street.hockey like ice, roller, or street.

Fun for all agesFun for all ages

It’s good for all ages because It’s good for all ages because there are different leagues.there are different leagues.

You can do recreation or travel.You can do recreation or travel. Recreation is a practice league Recreation is a practice league

before travel.before travel. Bantam is the most skilled Bantam is the most skilled

league.league.

You need to have knee pads.You need to have knee pads. You need elbow and shoulder pads.You need elbow and shoulder pads. You sometimes need a neck guard.You sometimes need a neck guard. You need a proper helmet.You need a proper helmet. A stick, skates, and hockey socks.A stick, skates, and hockey socks. That’s how you’ll be safe. That’s how you’ll be safe.

Equipment

GoalieGoalie

A Goalie is on defense.A Goalie is on defense. A Goalie has big knee pads, a glove, A Goalie has big knee pads, a glove,

a blocker, and a stick with a big end.a blocker, and a stick with a big end. A Goalie can win the game.A Goalie can win the game. A Goalie can do moves like the A Goalie can do moves like the

butterfly, knee save, and a glove butterfly, knee save, and a glove save. save.

Different kinds of Different kinds of HockeyHockey

A kind of hockey is ice.A kind of hockey is ice. Ice is a lot of work but a lot of fun.Ice is a lot of work but a lot of fun. Ice has a blade so you must be careful.Ice has a blade so you must be careful. Another kind is Roller.Another kind is Roller. Roller is a warm up before you play Roller is a warm up before you play

ice.ice. Roller is a little more careful.Roller is a little more careful. Another kind is Street.Another kind is Street. Street is if you can’t afford to play Street is if you can’t afford to play

hockey you play with your friends.hockey you play with your friends.

Why I like it….Why I like it….

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