Exercise in which energy needed is supplied by oxygen inspired and is required for sustained periods of vigorous exercise with a continually high pulse rate.

Exercise without the use of oxygen as an energy source; short bursts of vigorous exercise.

An assist is credited to the player who last handles the puck prior to another player scoring a goal.

A member of the coaching staff who is assigned duties by the Head Coach for practices and game situations.

When forwards skate back quickly to their own defensive zone to help keep the opponent from scoring.

A goalie's glove that is worn on the hand that holds the stick.

When a player uses his body against an opponent. Legal body checking must be done only with the hips and shoulders and must be above the opponent's knees and below the neck.

When the player is skating towards the net with the puck. He usually is coming from the neutral zone and has no one beside him or in front of him but the opposing goalie.

Sternum - the bone or cartilage connecting the ribs.

A TMS document that outlines the projected team operating costs and the per family cost, which is given to each family who is signing with the team.

The measurement of energy used to describe the ingestion and utilization of the body fuel. Calories are needed to feed the body, and they vary in value and amount needed depending on activity and source.

When players from bench replace players on the ice while play is in action.

Collarbone - the bone connecting the breastbone with the shoulder blade.

TMS coaching game card, which helps coaches with game management.

Tailbone - a group of four vertebrae that are fused together to form a small triangular bone, located at the terminal end of the spine

Same as clavicle.

A TMS form that outlines an exercise-training regimen that challenges players to complete exercises in specific times in order to advance to the next level.

Jarring injury of the brain resulting in dysfunction. It can be graded as mild, moderate or severe, depending on loss of consciousness, amnesia and loss of equilibrium.

The semi-circular area colored blue in front of the goal.

A process of loss of body water that results in detrimental affects and outcomes for the human body. The only prevention is the ingestion of the appropriate amount of water.

Person responsible for the operations of a hockey team. They oversee on-ice staff, players, budgeting, league and media relations.

Complete displacement of joint surfaces.

A TMS form used to record all phone numbers related to the parents of a player. This is for use by coaching staff only in times of emergency.

A goal scored against a team that has pulled its goalie in order to add an extra attacker.

A TMS form used to document contact names and phone numbers of all parties that the coaching staff related to during the season.

The action of an on-ice official dropping the puck between the sticks of two opposing players to start play.

Thighbone; longest bone in the body.

Smaller of the two bones in the lower leg; runs from the knee to the ankle along the outside of the lower leg.

A pass where the puck remains on the ice.

The ability of muscle to relax and yield to stretch forces.

A pass where the puck is lifted so that it goes over an opponent or his stick.

Breach in continuity of a bone. Types of fractures include simple, compound, comminute, greenstick, incomplete, impacted, longitudinal, oblique, stress or transverse.

Either when a player holds the puck against the boards with his stick or skates or when a goalie holds the puck in his catcher or traps it on the ice to prevent possession by the opponent.

The provision of financial resources to pay the costs of operating a minor hockey team.

A TMS document used to record and track sponsorship achievements towards a specific target and goal.

A process whereby a team raises money to help offset some of its operating costs, and thus reduce the financial burden on individual families.

A TMS document, which if used properly and all the time will ensure that no player shows up at the arena missing equipment and unprepared at game or practice time.

A player receives a credit for playing in a game if: i) he steps on the ice during time played or, ii) serves any penalty.

A TMS document that summarizes and records key aspects of the game. This is completed via discussion by the coaching staff following the game and signed by the coach and manager.

A TMS form completed by the team statistician throughout the game, which houses all the key information about the game for feedback to the team and future practice design.

The final goal in a tie game.

After the final score has been determined, the goal that leaves the winning team one goal ahead of its opponent is the game-winning goal (example: if team A defeats team B 8-3, the fourth goal for team A is considered the game-winning goal).

The person who makes the business decisions for teams within an association.

A goal is awarded to the last player on the scoring team to touch the puck prior to the puck entering the net.

The off-ice official who sits behind the goal and signals when the puck crosses the goal line by turning on a red light above his station. Not all minor hockey games use this official.

Multiply goals allowed (GA) by 60 and divide by minutes played (MINS).

A TMS document that records key information about each goal scored against the team in a game to be used for feedback and future practice design.

A goaltender receives a win, tie or loss if he is on the ice when either the game winning or the game-tying goal is scored.

Junction of the thigh and abdomen, location of muscles that rotate, flex and adduct the hip.

Category of muscle that runs from the buttocks to the knee along the back of the thigh. It functions to flex the knee and is often times injured as a result of improper conditioning or lack of muscle flexibility.

The person named to be the leader of the coaching staff of a team. The person ultimately responsible for the decisions made affecting the team.

Mass produced by an accumulation of coagulated blood in a cavity or in soft tissues.

Practices that involve exercises with short bursts of energy many times. Also known as fast-paced practices.

Extreme extension of a limb or body part.

The body's natural response to injury in which the injury site might display various degrees of pain, swelling, heat, redness and/or loss of function.

Outlines that provide the key duties and responsibilities of each team member.

Band of fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone or bone to cartilage and supports and strengthens joints.

The on-ice official used to call offsides and icings. They also are the ones to break up player altercations. In a 2-Official system both officials handle the linesmen role. In a 3-Official system there are 2 specific linesmen

Imaging procedure in which a radio frequency pulse causes certain electrical elements of the injured tissue to react to this pulse and through this process, a computer display and permanent film establish a visual image. MRI does not require radiation and is very useful in the diagnosis of soft tissue, disc and meniscus injuries.

The member of the coaching staff responsible for all the administrative work related to the operation of a hockey team.

Ligament of knee along the inner aspect that connects the femur to the tibia.

A TMS document that is completed by the player and family at the time of signing. It provides important medical information about the player to the team should it ever be needed, and a copy of it is with the trainer at all times.

Crescent shaped cartilage, usually pertaining to the knee joint; also known as cartilage. There are two menisci in the knee, medial and lateral. These work to absorb weight within the knee and provide stability.

Process to getting the mind ready for competition

The rate at which your body performs basic digestion or food processing.

Five long bones of the hand, joining the fingers to the wrist.

Five long bones of the foot, running from the ankle to the toes.

A term used in Canada . Also known as Youth Hockey in the US . It encompasses all roles in hockey for players aged 4 to 18.

A TMS document measuring 8 ½ x 11 that records all activity for the team for the month, including other key events and holidays. This is provided in advance of the month and fits nicely into The Hockey Source "Fridge Frame".

The science of proper consumption of food and fluids by the human body.

A TMS document that precisely and concisely provides the key ingredients of proper nutrition. This is provided to players and families as a ready reminder and reference.

These include the official scorer, game timekeeper, penalty timekeeper and the two goal judges.

When a player from the team with the puck crosses the opponent's blue line prior to the puck.

These include the referee and the linesmen.

Any device applied to or around the body of physical impairment of disability commonly used to control foot mechanics.

The kneecap. The patella functions to protect the distal end of the femur as well as increase the mechanical advantage and force generating capacities of the quadriceps muscle group.

An infraction of the rules by a player or a member of the coaching staff.

When a team is shorthanded due to a penalty and attempts to prevent the opponent from scoring.

Subtract total number of power-play goals allowed from total number of shorthanded situations to get total number of power plays killed. Divide the total number of power plays killed by the total number of shorthanded situations.

The act of training the body to become stronger, quicker and healthier.

A TMS document that used to record key information at the time of a player injury. It also asks for input from medical professionals related to treatment and return to practice/play.

A TMS form used to measure the development of the player over the season through the measurement and recording of achievement on particular on-ice and off-ice tests.

A TMS document that is completed by the player and family at the time of signing. The form provides required information about the player and family that is used to satisfy other administrative needs throughout the season.

A TMS form that records all the key information about the players on the team. This document can be used for tournament applications and scout information.

A player receives a "plus" if he is on the ice when his team scores an even-strength or shorthanded goal. He receives a "minus" if he is on the ice for an even-strength or shorthanded goal scored by the opposing team. The difference in these numbers is the player's plus-minus statistic.

A goal scored by a team while it has a man advantage due to an opponent's penalty.

Total number of power play goals divided by total number of power-play opportunities.

A TMS form used by coaching staff to plan a practice session.

The person who makes the decisions for the entire association, league or team.

A group of four muscles of the front thigh that run from the hip and form a common tendon at the patella; they are responsible for knee extension.

Bone in the forearm from elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.

Surgical rebuilding of a joint using natural, artificial or transplanted material.

The on-ice official who supervises the game, calls the penalties, determines if goals are scored, and handles face-offs at centre ice at the start of each period and after goals. The referee has the final decision over all other officials.

The person who makes decisions for league officials and supports the rules.

The process of signing and agreeing to pay with a team/organization or to play in a tournament.

Comprised of four muscles in the shoulder area that can be irritated by overuse. The muscles are the supraspinatus (most commonly injured), infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis.

A shot that is blocked by the goalie that other wise would have gone in the net.

Subtract goals allowed (GA) from shots against (SA) to determine saves. Then divide saves by shots-against.

Shoulder blade.

Major nerve that carries impulses for muscular action and sensations between the low back and thigh and lower leg; it is the longest nerve in the body.

Irritation of the sciatic nerve resulting in pain or tingling running down the inside of the leg.

The person who recruits young talent for a team.

A TMS document developed by the Coaching staff prior to commencement of the season that states clearly the objectives, targets and expectations for the upcoming season. A document that serves as a reminder and a basis on ongoing evaluation and information that is shared with all players and families to increase clarity and communication.

A catchall syndrome describing pain in the shin that is not a fracture or tumor and cannot be defined otherwise.

Divide the number of goals scored by the number of shots taken.

When a team has less players on the ice than the opponent due to penalties.

A goal scored by a team while it is at a man disadvantage due to a penalty.

If a player shoots the puck with the intention of scoring and if that shot would have gone in the net had the goaltender not stopped it, the shot is recorded as a shot on goal.

When a goaltender does not allow any goals-against. If two goaltenders combine for a shutout, neither receives credit for the shutout, but rather it is recorded as a team shutout.

The physical ability to skate, shoot, stickhandle and pass.

The area of ice in the middle between the face-off circles.

Large, solid organ responsible for the normal production and destruction of blood cells located under the left rib cage.

An individual or company/business that wants to support minor hockey in the community by donating funds/services to a team to help offset team operating costs. Public recognition of this assistance is assured.

Injury resulting from the stretch or twist of the joint and causes various degrees of stretch or tear of a ligament or other soft tissue at the joint.

Same as breastbone.

Injury resulting from a pull or torsion to the muscle or tendon that causes various degrees of stretch or tear to the muscle or tendon tissue.

A hairline type of break in a bone caused by overuse.

A TMS document that illustrates and explains the key stretching activity that is mandatory for each player prior to practice and game situations.

An individual who is usually an official with a level 4, 5 or 6 certification that evaluates younger officials

A plan to handle a situation. It combines individual physical skill and decision making of a player or group of players.

Group of seven bones of the foot consisting of the calnavicular, talus, cuboids and three cuneiform bones.

A TMS form that records the name, addresses and home phone numbers of the players and the parents.

A TMS form that records the name, home phone numbers and email addresses of the players and the parents.

A system of managing a minor hockey team that will increase the efficiency and decrease the stress of those volunteers who are involved in the operation of a minor hockey team.

A TMS form used by coaching staff to study and document opposing teams, recording information that can assist in preparation for an upcoming game.

Tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Inflammation of the tendon and/or tendon sheath, caused by chronic overuse or sudden injury.

Swelling or inflammation of a tendon sheath caused by calcium deposits, repeated strain or trauma

Shin bone - larger of the two bones of the lower leg and is the weight-bearing bone of the shin.

The person who is responsible for the organization of the tournament and who serves as liaison for teams, players, parents and the host community for all matters related to the tournament.

A TMS document that records the key feedback and reaction of the coaching staff, players and family members about a tournament that they attended, including accommodations, transportation, competition and hospitality. A great resource for next year's team.

A TMS document that records all relevant information and detail specific to travel arrangements for a team going away to a tournament, which when used, ensures everyone gets to the right place at the right time.

A series of 2 to 3 games that are played apart from a team's league schedule. It is usually over a 3 to 4 day time frame.

The member of the coaching staff responsible for matters related to nutrition, safety, injury treatment/management and fitness for all players.

An electrical modality that sends a mild current through pads at the injury site, which stimulates the brain to release the natural analgesic endorphin.

A term used when a team goes from defensive to offensive play

The goalie's catching glove.

A process whereby players compete against other players in order to acquire a position on a team.

A TMS document that summarizes all the key aspects of the Tryout sessions such as schedule, cost, evaluation criteria and expectations and that is prepared to increase communication with families.

Inner bone of the forearm that runs from the tip of the elbow to the little finger side of the wrist.

An electrical modality that transmits a sound wave through an applicator into the skin to the soft tissue in order to heat the local area for relaxing the injured tissue and/or disperse edema.

The ability to see situations or actions with the mind, before they happen.

Syndrome describing a contraction of the abdominal nerve truck, the solar plexus, as a result of an abdominal contusion.

A US term. Also known as Minor hockey in Canada .