Monday, February 4, 2013

Coaches Use Hockey Game Videos for Training



Whitman Hanson Pembroke Girls Hockey



Wm Flynn coaches varsity girls' Whitman/Hanson/Pembroke (WHP) hockey,  and uses game videos shot by Deanna Hatch, Sports Director for Pembroke Community Media Center, as a training tool. 

Saturday night's Jan 26th WHP vs. Falmouth Clippers game was especially momentous for the team, since Falmouth ranked first in the Southeastern MA Girls Hockey League South Division I.

“I was so proud of all the girls efforts,” Coach Flynn said, referring to WHP's performance that night.   “They played as a team, and it showed.” 

Flynn continued, “Had they played this way against Marshfield,  the outcome would have been different.”  He was talking about three days earlier when at 5 pm on January 23rd, WHP lost to Marshfield by only one point at the Bridgewater Ice Arena(BIA).

“Thanks to Deanna for game films,” Flynn said. “They let us better prepare in advance for upcoming games.”

Hatch's daughter, Mel,  keeper for the team, offered her thoughts on the Falmouth game which evenly finished at 2-2, had 6 penalties for each faction, and one 3rd period goal for each team.  “The girls looked really well and they pulled together when we needed it most. It felt good to give Falmouth their first tie.”

Deanna Hatch likewise was especially enamored by the team, and afterwards exclaimed “Oh my gosh.  It was an amazing game.  I've never been so proud of those girls.”  Hatch went on to call the Falmouth Ice Rink event “a true nail-biter.  I am so glad to have the game on film, because that's something you just can't get back once it's over.”

The Falmouth game also was a critical landmark for player Jane Morrisette who made both a 2nd period assist and a 3rd period goal, earning her 100th and 101st high school hockey career points.

“I feel excited,” Morrisette said. “I think as a junior it was a great accomplishment, and I hope to keep racking up the points.”

 Morrisette plans to play both field hockey and ice hockey again her senior 2013-14 year.

WHPs next game is at 1:50 pm tomorrow, Feb 9th against Norwell at the Bridgewater Ice Arena(BIA).

Go to pembrokecommunitymedia.com's “Pembroke Sports” section, 3rd from the left, to see this and other sports videos produced by Pembroke Community Media Center volunteers.  Make sure to check again next week or sooner, since over 12 additional sports events have been filmed and are right now in the “editing line-up” for volunteers to finish and add to the site.

Pembroke Community Media Center was created by Pembroke residents in June 2012, and is operated by volunteers with help from local businesses and people like you.  Call or e-mail to join this winning hometown team that offers the community so much more than just videos. 

High School students have been earning community service credit hours towards graduation by volunteering at Pembroke Community Media Center.  Children and adults of all ages have been doing many things besides filming at Pembroke Community Media Center besides.  Writing press releases, set preparation for shoots, working audio, editing footage, and offering ideas are just a few volunteer tasks.

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