The Fall Bash

Coyotes Community Ice Center

Hockey Tournament
October 10, 2024
140 N. Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201

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Overview

The concept of playing 3 on 3 hockey and small area games began long before the idea of creating a small size sheet of ice. For years, coaches have developed small area games during practice, such as 5 on 3, 3 on 3, battles, line scrimmages, shootouts, and many others.

Effective hockey players create time and space, in small spaces, such as the corners, in front of the net, and within the individual zones. Many drills have been created to try and emphasize the skill it takes for players to play in that small area; however, it turns out that 3 on 3 and small games works best for this as the game breaks down to a 3 on 3 battle in each zone, as well as the ability to transition from the offensive game to the defensive game.

USA Hockey, the national governing body of hockey in the United States, encouraged it's coaches to play more small area games. Our tournament is a wonderful spot for coaches to bring their players to play small area games, and learn how to work in small spaces. Players across the state have commented that playing 3 on 3 has given them the chance to get more shots on net, learn to pass effectively, get open, and play tight areas or traffic. 3 on 3 also allows for players to devlop their defensive game.

Format: 3x3

Divisions

AA
A
B

Ages

8U Mites
10U Squirts
12U Peewees
14U Bantams
Girls U8
Girls U10
Girls U12
Girls U14

Rinks

This tournament is hosted at the following rinks. View map

Coyotes Community Ice Center

Mesa, AZ

Book Ice

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