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When I am at my best, ____________________________________________

• I am control the channel• I focus on what I control• I focus on the shift in front of me• I focus on actions and process• I move my feet relentlessly• I make good breakout passes• I get shots through from the point• I have good body position and gaps• I play the body and finish my hits• One on one I am unbeatable• I clear the zone• I box out and control the net front• I have an active stick• I play stick on puck• I am deceptive with and without the puck• I am anticipating and pouncing on opportunities• I use cutbacks and the back of the net to create offense• I get the puck to the D and beat my guy net front in the OZ• I find the shanny spots and sneak behind their guys in the OZ• I am punching pucks and keeping them moving• I drive the net hard• I protect the puck with my body over the puck• I am attacking and smooth• I have great jump• I rip pucks on net• I am relentless on the forecheck and backcheck• The more I hit the better I get• I get stronger, tougher, sharper with each shift• I set guys up and provide great support of the puck carrier• I am composed and in control

• I take what the game gives me• I talk on the ice and communicate with my teammates• I make hard, crisp passes on the tape or to an area• I move my feet and jump into the play• I hound the puck carrier on the back-check• I use my skating skills to angle the puck carrier and pounce on him• I close on my opponent quickly taking away his time and speed• I finish hits but don’t run around chasing hits• I get in the shot lane and sacrifice my body “getting big low”• I stay disciplined and take a hit or cheap shot for the team• I stay heels to paint and box out in our DZ and net front• I am relentless for an entire shift and make great changes• I stay positive and in the moment• I keep the game simple• I prepare myself well• I am the most physically dominant player on the ice, a perfect grinder that brings toughness, tenacity, unrelenting work ethic, and a simple yet extremely effective approach to every shift.• I intimidate with my relentless physical play. Every opponent will be aware of when and where I am on the ice or they risk getting injured.• I play the game hard and clean because I respect the game and my opponent.

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Power Statements for Confidence

• I feel great• I love tough games• I have great hands• I have great speed• I have great vision• I can sift the puck through the seams• I have great patience• I am a force and make things happen• Every shift is a chance to be the best version of me• I am good at this• I can handle this• I thrive in the dirty areas• I am trained, I know what to do, I am ready to go• My legs are strong• I love to play• I am totally prepared for this• Get big• I’m ready• I can do this• I’ve done this a million times before• I have nothing to lose• This is what I train for• Just like the puck - just do what I do - where and when doesn’t matter• This is a great opportunity• My teammates, my coaches, my mission; everything I have • I love it when my back is against the wall• I have total control of myself• Keep fighting• Okay, no problem, I can handle this• Alright, just refocus, good, I’m set• I want them to play well, so we can play better

• I love the challenge• Just like practice• Let it go, focus, go!• I am powerful, explosive• I am unstoppable• I love the challenge• I love the big moments• I love the pressure - it makes me sharp!• I love to score• I love to block shots• I love to hit• I am a rock - a solid, unwavering, unmovable, dependable, and positive presence• I love this game, and I am great at it• I am an outstanding player• I am quick, I react with my speed and power• I am a force when I jump into the play• I have great wheels. I rush the puck with speed and confidence• I love to set up goals and to score• I make things happen in the OZ• I see opportunities and make great feeds• I am strong and fast and read the play well• I keep people to the outside• I am an aggressive, hard-working 2-way player• I create energy for my team by making plays, sacrifices, and hits• I love to play• This is awesome• I love the contact, to hit• I love to challenge and beat their best players• Turn on the afterburners and blow by him• I love to use my skills • I win the battles and pay the price

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• I do whatever it takes• I am strong, healthy, and full of energy• I know that I am one of the best• I am aggressive and finish my checks• I never quit working• I out-hustle my opponents• I win the battles for the puck• I pay the price in front of the net• I crush somebody on every shift• I am fast and fearless on the forecheck• I intimidate and am never intimidated• I pay the price to make the play• I am persistent to the last second• I play gutsy, fearless, and rugged• I am aggressive and use my strength• I am the fastest on the ice...I use my speed• I keep my shots on net• I read plays and react quickly• I find the seam• I am great in the DZ• I’m great at carrying and protecting the puck• I handle every pass and move the puck quickly

• I am impossible to knock off the puck• I put the puck through the net• I shoot violently• I have a pack of wolves mentality• I am like a cockroach - impossible to get rid of• I will focus each shift• When I am 3rd on the FC, I will quickly move into a strong F3 position above the puck• As a winger, I will pick the puck up in our end off the boards and make a good play• I box out and protect the goalie at all times• When backchecking, I pick up my open man before hitting our DZ• I jump in quickly to support my teammates• I support the puck• I am aggressive and strong down low in the DZ• I take away all time and space when F1 on the FC• I don’t let anyone go untouched in front of our goalie• I drive the net full speed

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Power and Mood Words

Some players find it helpful to have one word that they use to energize or one word to center and calm…it helps them naturally adjust into their power channel.

Directions: Choose 2 from each section. Post them in your locker. Write them on your stick. Use them for practices and games for 4 weeks then keep them or choose new ones. Below are some words players have used:

Energy Evoking:

Attacking – (this is a favorite of aton of players)SharpStrongPowerfulPlay FastExplosiveAlertFocusedRelentlessGrittyHeavy on puckTALK, Talk, talkMake it happenUrgentIntenseCommit and CompeteCompete my butt off

TenaciousIgniteOn FireLike it’s my last gamePut it all out thereLoaded and readyPounce like a lion on its preyHuntBattleOn my toesAlertQuickFastUnbeatableUnstoppableNo MercyFast feet, Fast Hands, Fast MindSee it, rip

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Calming/Centering:

Smooth – (this is a favorite of a tonof players)EvenLess is moreKeep it simpleTWIG take what is givenPurposeResilientJust a little betterEnjoy the moment

Cues for your Power ChannelMost of these come from exercises and examples

• WHO I AM > what I do• PERSON > player• One shift at a time• What I control• Here and now• Use my ABCs• Reload• Stick with the process• Positive• I earned this moment. I am trained, prepared, and know what to do - just compete• W.I.N. What is Important Now• Do well what I do well, nothing more nothing less• Great Hands, Great Vision, Great Finish• Park it• Like a cloud - let it drift off• Thoughts are just thoughts - not reality• No F.E.A.R. - No fals evidene appearing real• Unhook• Love the challenge• Run to the Roar

I am grateful for the momentOpportunity to growGrowth mindsetLearnPatientEasyFirst touchStrong and balancedGreat Hands, Great Vision, GreatFinish

• Notice, accept, redirect• Judgment is the enemy of playing well• Get Big• Like the pen - do it don’t try to do it• Given what is important to me, what am I willing to do and experience to move me that direction in this moment• I am driving the bus• The only way out is going through it• Feed the courage wolf• The answer is in the action not the words• Avoidance feeds anxiety - action feeds confidence• Finger trap - ease in to get unstuck, don’t fight it• Look at my thoughts and emotions not from my thoughts and emotions• Take action to get unstuck• Golden Gage• Cross your arms/now the other way• Growth mindset• Repurpose the adversity or disappointment