HockeyU845 Minutes

45-Minute U8 Hockey Practice Plan

A skating-first session for players still building balance and stride — short stations that make the most of limited, expensive ice time.

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Total time: 45 minutes · 5 drill blocks
0–9 min · 9 minutes

Warm-Up: Balance on Skates Drill

Basic balance work to open the session before any speed is added.

9–18 min · 9 minutes

Fundamentals: Forward Skating Stride Drill

Forward stride mechanics that every other skill depends on.

18–27 min · 9 minutes

Skill Station: Puck Pushing Fundamentals Drill

First introduction to controlling the puck with the stick.

27–36 min · 9 minutes

Small-Sided Competitive: Puck Control Relay Drill

A fun relay race that turns puck control into a competition.

36–45 min · 9 minutes

Team Concept & Finish: Figure-8 Passing Drill

Finish with passing accuracy while moving and changing direction.

Coach's Note Warm up players before the first whistle and keep transitions between blocks under a minute — standing around is where most youth practices lose focus. Adjust block lengths up or down slightly to fit your own roster size and field or court space.

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