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2018 Vault Summer Training Blog


WEEK 13


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19’s go 2-1-2 in the @scjuniorsabres University Showcase. Thank you @scjuniorsabres for the great competition and #exposure. #Vault •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Here’s a nice shot of some of the group at @niagarafallstourismcanada #RollBears PC?: @bridgeml01

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Sep 16, 2018 at 9:59am PDT

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#Gameday — Day 1 of @scjuniorsabres University Showcase. @ohahockey #stlaurent #Exposure #Vault

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Sep 14, 2018 at 2:56am PDT

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#GAMEDAY — the group is back at it for Day 2 of the @scjuniorsabres University Showcase #exposure #vault

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Sep 15, 2018 at 4:39am PDT

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All smiles for the @scjuniorsabres University Showcase this weekend #Vault #Exposure #StoneyCreek #RoadTrip

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Sep 12, 2018 at 9:03am PDT


WEEK 12


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#BigGuys back at it — #gameday vs @jr.cudas #NAHALaborDay @nahahawks #Exposure #Vault #SummerTraining #Development #Compete

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Sep 1, 2018 at 4:02am PDT

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#GAMEDAY 16s battle it out vs @detroitlittlecaesars #NAHALaborDay @nahahawks #Exposure #Vault #SummerTraining #Development #Compete

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#Gameday. The 16s take on @whitbywolves & @baystatebreakershockey #NAHALaborDay @nahahawks #Exposure #Vault #SummerTraining #Compete

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 31, 2018 at 3:14am PDT

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12 Weeks, 126 Hours, 24 Two-a-Days = Vault Season Complete. #Vault #SummerTraining #Development #BigGuys #LittleGuys #PolarBearFamily #Team •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Next up: @nahahawks 17th Annual Labor Day Tournament & @scgha University Showcase. #Exposure

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 30, 2018 at 4:10pm PDT

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Shoutout to these 3 #NESCAC studs. Thank you for a great summer. Wishing you the best of luck this season and can’t wait to watch you. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Meghan, Emma, and Katelyn are 3 of 8 current (/former) #female @ncaasports Division I and III players a part of the #Vault summer coaching staff #WhoDoYouLookUpTo #RoleModels #ImagineYourselfAsSomeoneYouSee

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 30, 2018 at 9:49am PDT

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Some of our #Vault #SummerTraining #CollegePlayers — what a summer with this group. Best of luck and can’t wait to watch you and all of our alums on the ice this season. #RollBears #CollegeSendOff #Alumnae

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Sep 4, 2018 at 2:10pm PDT

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#Gameday. The #BigGuys square off against @islandershc & @honeybakedhc #NAHALaborDay @nahahawks #Exposure #Vault #SummerTraining #Compete

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 31, 2018 at 3:14am PDT

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More #CoachAppreciation: Thank you to @croesler21 for a great summer. Amazing to have a former college and now professional coach working with our group all summer. #Vault #Development #SummerTraining #DefenseSpecific #ImagineYourselfAsSomeoneYouSee #WhoDoYouLookUpTo ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• We wish you all the best with the @connecticutwhale □ this season and can’t wait to watch you (@efluke11, @shughson_8, & @sams_grams2.0) on the ice and behind the bench! #finsup #thepod

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 30, 2018 at 9:50am PDT

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Great to have former Polar Bear @dmarmer back and coaching at the #Vault #SummerTraining program this summer #ImagineYourselfAsSomeoneYouSee #WhoDoYouLookUpTo #Skills #Development #PelicanPride

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 28, 2018 at 10:05am PDT


WEEK 11


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Fun weekend of games for both groups #BigGuys #LittleGuys — Thanks to @Bryonlewis29 for the #Swag #RollBears #Team #Vault #SummerTraining #Week11

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 26, 2018 at 4:17pm PDT

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Congratulations to the final #FitzMauriceTrophy □winners□of the summer! They hold onto the title until next summer. #Undefeated #3on3 #Compete #Development ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Stay tuned and follow the #Trophy □as it makes its way across the schools of our winners. #FitzMauriceTrophyTravels #SummerWithStanley #FallWithFitz

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 24, 2018 at 2:29pm PDT

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Best wishes to Coach @kenz_lancaster for an awesome senior year and season! We can’t wait to watch you, Coach @aroeth16, and the rest of @qu_wih ! #gobobcats #bobcatnation #CollegeSendOff #VaultCoaches #Vault #summertraining ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Kenzie and Allison are 2 of 8 current (/former) #female @ncaa Division I and III players a part of the #Vault summer coaching staff #WhoDoYouLookUpTo #RoleModels #ImagineYourselfAsSomeoneYouSee

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 21, 2018 at 10:07am PDT

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#LetThePeoplePick — Who won? Comment for #1, Like for #2. #RollBears #BigBears #Team

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 24, 2018 at 9:47am PDT

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“Surround yourself with people who are only going to lift you higher.” •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #thekids #SaturdaySmiles #Vault #SummerTraining #Development #Skills

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 18, 2018 at 7:41am PDT

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A #FlashbackFriday to one of our #Vault #SummerTraining sessions #MissingIt #Development #hockeytraining

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Sep 21, 2018 at 10:21am PDT


WEEK 10


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The group celebrated Fitz’s 32nd birthday today #Vault style. The #BirthdayBash featured a brilliant cake made by @jillian_mazzocca @meganritt @abby_munger #HappyBirthday #Fitz

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 15, 2018 at 7:07pm PDT

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⚪️□□#Fam #SaturdaySmiles #VaultSeason

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 11, 2018 at 10:56am PDT

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More position specific #training and #skill work with @ncbison_whky’s Mike O’Grady in #Week10 #Vault #SummerTraining #GuestCoach

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Faking moves and deception #snakeeyes #vault #summertraining #skills #week10 #puckhandling #silkymitts

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 17, 2018 at 10:00am PDT

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Great to have @ctpolarbearshockey & @gunnerygvh alums @shughson_8 & @sams_grams2.0 back and on the ice with our group for #Vault #SummerTraining #Week10 #gogunn #GunneryTrio #GunneryStuds

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 14, 2018 at 10:06am PDT


WEEK 9


Lots of #skating and lots of #fun in #Week9 of the #Vault #SummerTraining

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 9, 2018 at 10:28am PDT

Smooth. Real smooth. @gatorade ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Open hips and weight transfer work for puck protection #Evasive #DeceptiveMoves #Vault #SummerTraining #Week9 #SilkyMitts

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 10, 2018 at 10:00am PDT


WEEK 8


Training the □ and the □ #QuickHands #QuickFeet #Vault #SummerTraining #Week8 #Skills #SilkyMitts

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 5, 2018 at 3:30pm PDT

Battle➡️Fundamentals➡️Repeat□ #Vault #SummerTraining #Compete #SkillsTraining #PowerSkating ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” - Aristotle

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 4, 2018 at 10:11am PDT

Interesting formation choice for the team picture but nonetheless they are #FitzMaurice #Trophy #Champions □□#Vault #3on3 #SmallGames #HappyFriday

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Aug 3, 2018 at 2:28pm PDT


WEEK 6 & 7


@beantownclassic @rushhockey □ #19s #BigBears #Vault

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jul 25, 2018 at 9:40am PDT

(1/2) “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” - Fred Devito ••••••••••••• #Agility and Puck Protection work under pressure in #Week6 for the Bears ⚪️□. #Compete #WinYourPuck #Vault #SummerTraining

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jul 20, 2018 at 5:05pm PDT

(2/2) “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” - Fred Devito ••••••••••••• #Agility and Puck Protection work under pressure in #Week6 for the Bears ⚪️?. #Compete #WinYourPuck #Vault #SummerTraining

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jul 20, 2018 at 5:11pm PDT

#BeantownClassic for our 16’s in T-2 Days □@rushhockey

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jul 18, 2018 at 10:11am PDT


WEEK 5


‪Position specific #training for the Bears this past weekend #TheLittleThings #BetterEveryday #Vault #SummerTraining ••••••••••••••••••••••‬•••••• ‪Also a shoutout to @jguidess for saving the □. Gold⭐️ for you □. ‬

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jul 16, 2018 at 10:09am PDT

#FitzMaurice. #Trophy. #Champions. □□#Vault #SummerTraining

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jul 14, 2018 at 11:33am PDT

Missing a couple but, our group was all smiles yesterday after a great week at @usahockey #NationalCamp @usahpdc #TeamFirst #BackToWork

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jul 12, 2018 at 10:06am PDT

#Speed, #Explosiveness, #Mobility, some goals by @meganritt, and applying our #skillwork in #Battles. #Week5 #Vault #SummerTraining

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WEEK 4


Best of luck to this group (+ a couple more) heading off to Minnesota for the @usahpdc #2003s @usahockey #NewEnglandHockey @massachusetts_hockey

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jul 6, 2018 at 10:06am PDT

“Be humble, be hungry, and always be the hardest worker in the room.” -@therock #Vault #SummerTraining #Development #Skills #Work #BodyContact #Compete #HighIntesity #ComfortableBeingUncomfortable

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jul 3, 2018 at 10:19am PDT

Congratulations to these Polar Bears that earned a spot at the 2018 @usahockey National Camp ??

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on May 23, 2018 at 2:18pm PDT

“The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” -Steve Young ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Thank you to @iph_hockey for another #Vault #SummerTraining session. #iphhockey #bettereveryday #development #hockeytraining #powerskating #skills #fastfeet

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WEEK 3


“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” -Colin Powell #Vault #SummerTraining #Development #Edges #PowerSkating #QuickStarts #Skills #ComfortableBeingUncomfortable

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jun 28, 2018 at 10:06am PDT

Thank you to @iph_hockey for the #Vault #SummerTraining session this morning. #EdgesOnEdgesOnEdges #PowerSkating #Skills Nice to have @ctpolarbearshockey alum @aboulier8 (@yalewhockey_) working with our group. #WeLoveMattToo #IPHHockey #SkillsSkillsSkills #Development

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jun 27, 2018 at 10:10am PDT

□First #FitzMaurice trophy winners of the summer □□#Vault #SummerTraining #Development

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WEEK 2


"Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today." -Tim Fargo #ThursdayThoughts •••••••• Week 2 ✅ #Vault #SummerTraining #Development #Battles #EdgeWork #Puckhandling

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jun 21, 2018 at 10:43am PDT

Thank you to @ncbison_whky’s Mike O’Grady for yesterday’s position specific training session. #VaultSummerTraining #Development #Week2

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jun 19, 2018 at 10:09am PDT

#Habits #MondayMotivation #Vault #SummerTraining #Compete

A post shared by Connecticut Polar Bears (@ctpolarbearshockey) on Jun 18, 2018 at 10:05am PDT


WEEK 1


Getting after it #VaultSummerTraining #Week1 #Skills #Development #PowerSkating #HighCompeteLevel #battlesonbattles

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#Day1 was as lit□as @hailey.tullo’s dangle @westygirlshockey #Vault #SummerTraining #Skills #Development

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