My fellow hockey players often tell me that I am a very smart player. I may not be the one of the best players in my league but I am one of the smartest. I often try use my hockey knowledge to my advantage, I read the other teams plays, I know where to position myself and I also try help my teammates where to go in order to enhance their level of play. This is why I have made this "Playing Tips" section, at one time or another I have played every position, so if you are a wheelchair hockey player, hopefully I can help you.

Forward

Scoring a goal is probably the most satisfying feelings in hockey. Not only because you help your team, but you feel a lot better about yourself too.

Be A Play-Maker
It's always more gratifying to get an assist than to score a goal. Make sure you always know where your teammates are and then you will be able to make that game winning pass.
Go To the Net
Be aggressive in your play, make sure you give 100% and go to the net, even if you think a teammate will score, make sure you are always there to pick up the rebound.

Defense

Often defensemen do not get enough credit for what they do. They are usually the last person before the opposition gets to the goalie, this makes them one of the most important players in the game.

Be Aggressive, But Don't Make Contact
To be successful a defenseman has to be aggressive but avoid getting a penalty. Go after your opponent but just ride along beside them or position yourself so you get hit and they get the penalty, not the other way around.
Communicate With Your Goalie
Make sure that you are not in the goalie's way or in their line of view. Talk with them and make yourself into one unit. Make sure you know where the ball is at all times incase the goalie can't see it.

Goalie

Apart from being a forward and scoring goals, being a goalie is my second favourite position to play. There is a certain type of adrenaline rush I get when I stop shots and have the responsibility of my team winning or losing. If you are a goalie here are a few points you may want to follow.

Don't Think Too Much
I know this sounds stupid, but it works. I've seen many goalies think to much when they are playing and they tend to pay for it in the long run. They are thinking too much about what "might" happen instead of what actually is happening. So don't think ahead of the pass that might happen, keep your eye on the ball and always be prepared for the shot.
Close the "5 Hole"
Make sure that your opponent can shoot the ball under your chair. Either do what I do (if you can) and take your feet rests off and dangle your feet (this can be dangerous though) or position your stick so that shots cannot get under your chair.
Hug the Posts
Make sure that your chair is touching the posts when the opposition is on either side of you or behind the net. This prevents them from scoring preventable goals and wrap-around goals.
Communicate
Make sure that you communicate with your team. If you can't see the ball tell them. If you can't see due to your defender being in the way, say so. Make sure that you and your teammates always know what each other is thinking.

Become a Leader

Just because a player doesn't have an "A" or a "C" on their jersey doesn't mean that they can't be a leader. It also works the other way too, just because a player does have a letter on their jersey doesn't necessarily mean that they are a leader either. If you are striving to become a leader here are some tips to follow.

Help the Younger Players
Remember how scared you were the first time you played?? I do. I always try make the younger players feel welcome, try teach them the rules and get them some playing time. Be patient with them and help them learn. It will help you in the long run, you never know how much potential a player has.
Come Prepared
Have a game plan. Before every game you should come prepared, know who you are playing against and have an idea about what you want to do to stop each opponent from having a career game against you. Know your opponents strengths and weaknesses and be prepared for what they may do.
Be Mature
I've seen many supposed "Leaders" go crazy when a play or a referee's decision doesn't go their way. You have to earn the referee's and your fellow player's respect, so be mature, be calm and talk things out. Don't over re-act to things. Not everything is always going to go your way, that's the nature of the game.
Respect the Game of Hockey
Understand that you win some, and you lose some. The game of hockey is a great game. Not everything is going to go the way you want, so respect the game and if you don't win, just plan ahead, think about what you or your team did wrong and try make those wrongs into rights.