Instruction ➡️ Implementation #OwnTheBlueline

Congratulations to Tim Rego for earning the ECAC Defender of the Week award! Rego scored two goals vs Yale in the opening ECAC tournament game! 🙌 #YellCornell

There are many subtleties to puck protection… proper hand placement, body alignment, rolling the wrists to cup the puck on the forehand + backhand, & more. Working on this “simple” skill can help make these techniques become second nature! #OwnTheBlueline

Congratulations to CJ Foley on being named Ivy League Player of the year!! 👏🏼 ECAC Hockey Dartmouth Men's Hockey #OwnTheBlueline

Through the extensive holistic approach provided in our Elite Summer D Program, we are striving to develop the modern defenseman: a player that is a force in all phases of the game! #OwnTheBlueline

If the best of the best take time to find excellence in the basics, you can too! Working to master the details is a big deal!! #OwnTheBlueline

Continued comfort is the enemy of growth… Players take advantage of the off-season by finding the right program to facilitate developmental strides in your game! #OwnTheBlueline

Every player’s natural stride will be a bit different. Regardless of how you skate, full extension & full return will allow you to maximize every stride! #OwnTheBlueline

Push your limits! #OwnTheBlueline

There is no short cut to becoming a good skater & moving well on the ice. If you want it… put in the work! #OwnTheBlueline

Leaning, looking, changing skating patterns, etc are various techniques that can be used to sell a move & make it super effective! #OwnTheBlueline

Get comfortable navigating the blue line… this is one of the best ways for D to contribute offensively!! #OwnTheBlueline

Angling is such an important skill. To complicate matters, execution looks different depending on the situation. The best way to master this skill is through educated repetitions to learn & figure out timing! #OwnTheBlueline

When you navigate the offensive blue line with your eyes up, not only are you able to survey the zone but players are often more apprehensive in their approach to attack you! #OwnTheBlueline

Body control while navigating the OBL 💥 #OwnTheBlueline

Moving to collect the puck, walking the blue line, & delivering a shot 💥 #OwnTheBlueline

Mastering subtleties in frequently implemented maneuvers should provide players with comfort & confidence when it is time to perform in a game!! #OwnTheBlueline

Cut backs are a great way to create separation. For optimal success, players need to set up the sell & maintain or expand the separation that they have created! #OwnTheBlueline

Layering together frequently applied movements… It is necessary for today’s D to be proficient when surfing, pivoting, & crossing over backwards! #OwnTheBlueline

There’s no cheat code to getting better… Put in the time 👊🏼 We are super excited to kick off our 2025 Elite Summer D Program! #OwnTheBlueline