What Kids Learn in the Rink Rats Hockey Activity Book (U7–U13)

Welcome to Rink Rats, where hockey meets learning, fun, and imagination!

Whether your child is just stepping on the ice or already dreaming of the Stanley Cup, Rink Rats: Learning Hockey with Fun Activities teaches real hockey knowledge in a way kids love — through games, mazes, comics, and colorful characters. Here’s a full breakdown of what kids will learn as they complete the book, organized by skill level (U7, U9, U11, and U13).

U7: Hockey Basics (Pages 1–10)

The U7 section is designed for brand-new players. It focuses on hockey fundamentals, safety, and building confidence through creativity and movement.

Page 1: Meet the Rink Rats

Kids are introduced to fun characters like Jonny, Snipes, Chirp, and Swiss — each one representing a real hockey position and team value like teamwork, hustle, or sportsmanship.

Page 2: Design Your Jersey

Children express their individuality by coloring and designing their own hockey jersey, including name and number.

Page 3: Hockey Equipment

A hands-on activity where kids match and order gear pieces, reinforcing how to dress safely for hockey.

Page 4: Choosing a Stick

Through “tests” like the Broom Test and Stick Handling Test, kids learn how to choose the right stick and determine their shooting side.

Page 5: The Ice Rink

Players learn rink zones and markings by coloring the blue lines, goal creases, and drawing center ice logos.

Page 6: Scoring Goals

Kids discover the five key target areas to shoot on a goalie, learning smart shooting over power.

Page 7: Game Scoreboard

Players count goals and fill in the scoreboard to understand game scoring.

Page 8: Listening & Learning

Visual scenes help kids recognize the importance of listening to coaches and being ready on the whistle.

Page 9: Hustle Up & Listen Up

With simple game situations, kids learn to make smart, quick decisions: when to pass, shoot, or skate.

Page 10: Pass, Shoot or Skate?

Kids apply their hockey IQ by choosing the smartest play in real scenarios.

U9: Game Concepts & Team Play (Pages 11–20)

At the U9 level, players are ready to learn about teamwork, rules, and strategy.

Pages 11–12: Basic Passing & Goal Play

Fun dot-to-dot and maze challenges teach how to pass the puck and set up for scoring plays.

Page 13: Face-offs

Kids learn where and how face-offs happen, circling the nine face-off dots.

Pages 14–15: Hockey Positions

Players learn role responsibilities and ice coverage for Centre, Wings, and Defence through matching and coloring.

Pages 16–17: Offside Rule

Clear visuals and easy questions help kids understand when a player is offside and how to stay onside.

Pages 18–19: Icing Rule

Connect-the-dots exercises teach the icing rule through examples of good and bad puck movement.

Page 20: Face-Offs After Offside & Icing

Kids circle correct face-off locations and learn player lineup formations after whistles.

U11: Team Systems & Smart Play (Pages 21–31)

In U11, we introduce game awareness, defensive tactics, and mental skills.

Pages 21–22: Defending the House

Players protect the area in front of the net with dot-connection and puck-clearing games.

Pages 23–24: Playing Without the Puck

Kids practice finding open ice, one of the most important off-puck skills in hockey.

Page 25: Referee Signals

Players learn common penalty calls with matching activities and signal illustrations.

Page 26: Penalties

Unscramble letters and learn about common infractions like tripping, slashing, and high-sticking.

Page 27: Tale of Resilience Comic

An engaging comic that teaches perseverance, bouncing back, and teamwork through story.

Page 29: Sportsmanship

Players choose kind, respectful responses to in-game situations, building character on and off the ice.

Page 30: On-Ice Communication

Kids match common hockey phrases to their meanings: “I got it!”, “Pass to D!”, “Change lines!”

Page 31: Reading the Play

Visual drills help players anticipate puck movement and make better decisions.

U13: Advanced Positioning, Tactics & Fitness (Pages 32–41)

For more experienced players, the U13 section dives deeper into systems, spacing, and physical preparation.

Page 32: 5-Dot Die Positioning

Players learn how to space out like the five dots on a die, for optimal offensive and defensive positioning.

Page 33: Passing Lanes

Kids draw passing options and find smart lanes to move the puck efficiently.

Page 34: Defensive Play

Visual drills teach players how to use their stick to block passes and support teammates.

Page 35: Backchecking

Dot to dot that teach kids to hustle back and help stop breakaways.

Page 36: Angling

Players learn to steer opponents away from danger zones by using body and stick position.

Page 37: Breakout Strategy

Kids help the Rink Rats pass the puck up the ice in structured plays to escape the defensive zone.

Page 38: Forechecking Roles (Hound, Fox, Eagle)

Kids learn 3 forechecking roles and how to pressure opponents to win the puck back.

Page 39: Game Nutrition

Tips for eating well before games, including hydration and healthy snacks.

Page 40: Game Stretching

Simple stretches are illustrated to promote injury prevention and good habits.

Page 41: Crossword Challenge

A fun wrap-up activity that reinforces all the vocabulary and skills from the book.

Built for Learning. Designed for Fun.

From basic gear to game strategy, Rink Rats: Learning Hockey with Fun Activities gives young players the tools to grow, think, and succeed, all while having fun with teammates like Snipes, Chirp, and Rocky.

Parents and coaches love our 2-copy approach:

• ✅ First copy: Guided learning together

• ✅ Second copy: Independent review and confidence-building

Ready to start the journey? Visit www.therinkratshockey.com to grab your copy today. Whether it’s your player’s first goal or their first offside call, we’re here to make every step a fun and memorable one.