COMMUNITYSPORTS BRIEFS
Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Record. To submit an item, e-mail sports@troyrecord.com. Valley Cats Coaching Clinic set for March 16: The Tri-City ValleyCats have announced that their Coaching Clinic scheduled for March 16 has been postponed to a later date.
Instruction will be led by Ryan Cameron, Joe Mahoney, and Garett Baron.
The clinic will focus on teaching youth coaches ways to run more fun and interactive practices. It will also showcase new practice equipment and highlight drills for proper conditioning.
Youth coaches are invited to register for this free event by contacting ValleyCats representative, Matt Eckler, via email (Matt.Eckler@tcvalleycats.com) or on the phone at (518) 629-2287x-118. Spend your summer at Camp Saradac!: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will begin registration for Saratoga Springs city residents February 24th. Everyone age 5-12 is welcome.
For over 75 years Camp Saradac has offered exciting and creative recreational and educational activities for its campers. Instructions for creating an account and registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec.com. Questions can be directed to 518-587-3550 x2300or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org. SAVE! Ice Hockey Goalie Academy Skills Clinic: Every Monday night from 6:30 to 7:30p.m. at the Hockey Hut followed by a one hour goalie-focused off-ice training session.The clinic will include stations that focus on rebound control, depth, angles, skating skills, and hand positioning. Game type situations and video and photo to help goalies show their position and movement in the crease. $25drop-in and $20promotion if you bring a skilled shooter. Complimentary assessments and on-ice evaluations available for more personalized private and semi-private sessions in and out of season, just ask! To reserve a spot please contact: Austin Christopher at 207-4414564or Goalieace30@gmail.com. Hockey Hut presents the Pierre Leblond Advanced Skills Class: Come train with a PRO! Each week players will work on a variety of advanced hockey skills training. Battle drills, edge work, shooting and more, all at a high rate of speed. Register on-site when you arrive, or call us ahead of time. Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30p.m. Six sessions for $180. Hockey Hut Pond Hockey Experience: Registration for Pond Hockey and experience the same skill development and fun for ALL divisions - 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U & 16U! Whichever level you played at this season will be the level you sign up for in this league. So, if you played Mites you will sign up for 8U. Now offering ONLINE REGISTRATION for teams and individuals! Click the button below or email teagan@myhockeyhut.com to register. Spaces are limited. Only the first 8teams (including individual sign-ups) will be accepted per division. Price is $195per player. Pond Hockey has been postponed until April, 6. Adirondack Thunder officially Cancel remainder of Season: The ECHL Board of Governors approved the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019-20Season on Saturday, March 14. The cancellation comes after the league announced its indefinite suspension on Thursday afternoon.
“It is obviously disappointing to have our season come to a close so abruptly,” Adirondack Thunder Team President Jeff Mead said. “For the wellbeing and safety of those around the league and our organization we feel this is the correct move.”
“This pandemic is bigger than sports, it’s worldwide and needs to be taken seriously.” Said Thunder Governor Ed Moore. “We encourage everyone to be smart and follow CDC guidelines so that hockey in Glens Falls can make its triumphant return this fall.” Please be on the lookout for important ticketing information on social media, as well as email updates to season ticket holders, sponsors and group buyers as soon as it becomes available.
The Adirondack Thunder would like to thank everyone for their support this year and look forward to seeing everyone at Cool Insuring Arena next season. Hockey Hut presents Drop In Shooting Class: Drop in class to work on the wrist shot and scoring moves. Saturdays at 11am at the Hockey Hut. Cost: $20per class. Payment received on location. Hockey Hut presents Semi- Private Training Weekly: Players start their training with a FREE Player Assessment and Functional Movement Screening. The results of these assessments will determine the program we recommend. You can then choose from 5sessions, 10sessions, or our most popular option, our 3- month program! Call (518) 371-1469to register today!