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   Solutions to the dramatic increase in concussions in the NHL.  Watch the video  "What is a Concussion" and read the Globe and Mail article titled "Ken Drydens call to action" to complete your Concussions in the NHL assignment.  Roy MacGregor also wrote an interesting article titled "NHL's all-concussion team would be a lock for Stanley Cup".

  Students are to read a biography or autobiography of their choice, of a leader in hockey, business, history, science, politics or another sport.  Their book report requires 5 parts described in the assignment outline and rubric available on line.  The written report is due before Christmas.

Students will design a player evaluation for a Forward, Defenseman or Goalie with at least 5 categories of evaluation.  Each category will have a minimum of 3 criteria to evaluate.  A written summary identifying the type of player (Shut down defenseman, playmaking centre, shot blocking goalie etc) will be included for a player of the student's choice.

On Tuesday December 13, the Hockey Skills Academy and invited guests will leave at 8:00 am for a tour of the Air Canada Centre, a Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes practice and the Hockey Hall of Fame.  Students have completed a Hall of Fame assignment that required researching the most deserving 2011 inductee, the most deserving player (or coach, builder) that was not elected this year and which of next year's eligible candidates is the most deserving.

Athletes who are unable to participate in the on-ice sessions of the Hockey Skills program complete a research assignment related to their injury.  The assignment is available here.