U7
2025/2026 Information
2025/2026 Season Information
U7 - Intro to Hockey: Dynamite (2019 Born Players)
Start-Up & Evaluations
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Evaluation Start Date: To Be Announced
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Schedule: All ice sessions organized by RDMH will take place on Saturdays and Sundays.
Program Overview
The Dynamite program is part of the U7 Intro to Hockey model, designed for 6-year-old players who are transitioning from foundational skating to structured hockey play.
Each team will participate in the following:
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1 practice per week
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10 league games
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End-of-season wind-up festival
Teams are paired with one other team for joint practices and will alternate opponents for half-ice games throughout the season. Additional ice time and out-of-town festivals may be arranged at the discretion of the team’s coaching staff; these are not included in registration fees.
Intro to Hockey Game Model
Games are played in a Half-Ice Format to encourage skill development and increased puck touches.
Game Format & Guidelines
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Shift Length: 2-minute buzzered shifts
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Scoring: No scores are recorded
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Coaches on Ice:
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One coach from each team on the ice at each end
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Remaining coaches manage the player bench and gates
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Gameplay: 4-on-4 or 3-on-3 format
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Goaltending: All players will be given the opportunity to play as goalie during the season
