2025/2026 Information

U7 - Intro to Hockey: Dynamite (2019 Born Players)


Start-Up & Evaluations

  • Evaluation Start Date: October 18

  • 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:

  • 1 practice per week

  • 10 league games

  • 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

  • Shift Length: 2-minute buzzered shifts

  • Scoring: No scores are recorded

  • Coaches on Ice:

    • One coach from each team on the ice at each end

    • Remaining coaches manage the player bench and gates

  • Gameplay: 4-on-4 or 3-on-3 format

  • Goaltending: All players will be given the opportunity to play as goalie during the season

 

Intro to Hockey Model