Hockey target system

Abstract

The subject matter described herein includes a hockey target training system comprising at least one hockey training target comprising a) at least one target holder; and b) a target panel comprising a target panel, wherein the target holder is capable of holding the target panel in a stationary position in the hockey goal net area, and wherein the target panel is configured within a hockey goal to receive an impact from a hockey puck during hockey practice.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A hockey target training system comprising at least one hockey training target comprising:
 a) at least one target holder; and   b) a target panel,   wherein the target holder is capable of holding the target panel in a stationary position in the hockey goal net area, and   wherein the target panel is configured within a hockey goal to receive an impact from a hockey puck during hockey practice.   
     
     
         2 . The hockey target training system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hockey training target comprises:
 a) the target holder, comprises
 i. at least one clamp and/or at least one strap; 
 ii. at least one strut; 
 iii. at least one cord; 
 iv. at least one target mount; and 
   b) a target panel,   wherein the at least one strut is connected to at least one vertical and/or a horizontal hockey goalie net frame member with at least one strap,   wherein a target mount is attached to a cord on one terminal end of the cord and the cord is attached to a strut at the opposite terminal end of the cord,   wherein the target mount is capable of holding the target panel in a selected position in the hockey goal net area, and   wherein the impact from the hockey puck is capable of shattering at least one target panel.   
     
     
         3 . The hockey target training system of  claim 2 , wherein the strut is a half circle shape capable of flexing to accommodate hockey goalie net frame members with a diameter of between about 0.5 inches to 2 inches. 
     
     
         4 . The hockey target training system of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one strut is secured to a hockey goalie net frame member with at least one clamp and/or strap, wherein the at least one clamp and/or strap is secured to fit tightly over the strut and around the frame member and is capable of holding the strut in a stationary position, and wherein the at least one clamp and/or strap comprises a length of nylon and/or fabric, plastic, metal, rubber or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The hockey target training system of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one clamp and/or strap is secured to fit tightly over the vertical and/or the horizontal hockey goalie net frame member, wherein the at least one clamp and/or strap is secured with a hook and loop, a pair of hooks, one or more buttons and/or one or more snaps, and when looped around the frame member are attached to themselves and the strut is connected to the frame member. 
     
     
         6 . The hockey target training system of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one cord is flexible and capable of holding the target panel in a selected stationary position in the hockey goalie area, wherein the flexible cord allows the position of the target panel to be repositioned to receive an impact from a hockey puck from a variety of positions within the hockey goal net area. 
     
     
         7 . The hockey target training system of  claim 2 , wherein at least one cord comprises a bendable steel wire and is capable of holding the target panel in a stationary position, wherein the cord is attached to about the center of the outer circumference of the strut and about the center of the target mount with a clamp, nut and bolt, c-clip or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The hockey target training system of  claim 2 , wherein at least one cord comprises a bendable steel wire coated with flexible plastic and is threaded at the terminal end and at about the center of the target mount are female threads capable of accepting the threads of the cord, thereby connecting the cord to the target mount. 
     
     
         9 . The hockey target training system of  claim 2 , wherein the target panel is comprised of rubber, plastic, compostable material, biodegradable material and/or a clay shooting target. 
     
     
         10 . The hockey target training system of  claim 2 , wherein the target mount is a flexible flat rectangular or flexible square flexible rubber, plastic or metal plate that capable of bending or buckling to fit tightly against a inner concave rim of the target panel, wherein the buckling of the target mount applies pressure to the inner concave rim of the target panel, thereby securing the target mount to the target panel. 
     
     
         11 . The hockey target training system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hockey training target comprises:
 a) at least one target holder, comprising
 i. a retractable locking reel comprising a retractable cable and at least one strap; and 
 ii. at least one target mount; and 
   b) a target panel,   wherein the target mount is connected to the terminal end of the retractable cable and the target mount is capable of holding the target panel at a selected vertical distance below a horizontal hockey goalie net frame member,   wherein the retractable cable is capable of locking at a selected length relative to the position of the retractable reel,   wherein the retractable locking reel is connected to the horizontal hockey goalie net frame member with the at least one strap, and   wherein the impact from the hockey puck is capable of shattering at least one target panel.   
     
     
         12 . The hockey target training system of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one clamp and/or strap comprises a length of nylon and/or fabric, plastic, metal or rubber or combination thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The hockey target training system of  claim 11 , wherein the retractable locking reel is connected to a horizontal hockey goalie net frame member with at least one clamp or strap, wherein the at least one clamp or strap is secured to fit tightly around the frame member and is capable of holding the retractable locking reel in a stationary position. 
     
     
         14 . The hockey target training system of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one clamp or strap is secured to fit tightly around the horizontal hockey goalie net frame member, wherein the at least one clamp or strap is secured with a hook and loop, a pair of hooks, one or more buttons and/or one or more snaps, and when looped around the frame member are attached to themselves and the retractable locking reel is connected to the frame member in a stationary position. 
     
     
         15 . The hockey target training system of  claim 11 , wherein the retractable locking reel comprises a retractable cable capable of being pulled to unreel a desired length of cable, wherein a ratchet locking latch, spring return drive or similar mechanism that allows the length of the cable to be adjusted to a desired length and locked in a selected position within the hockey goalie net area. 
     
     
         16 . The hockey target training system of  claim 11 , further comprising that a fastener at a terminal end the retractable cable that is capable of holding the target panel in a stationary position in the hockey goalie net area, and wherein the retractable cable allows the position of the target panel to be changed to receive an impact from a hockey puck from a variety of positions within the hockey goal net area. 
     
     
         17 . The hockey target training system of  claim 16 , wherein the target panel is comprised of rubber, plastic, compostable material, biodegradable material and/or a clay shooting target. 
     
     
         18 . The hockey target training system of  claim 11 , wherein the target mount is a flexible flat rectangular or flexible square flexible rubber, plastic or metal plate that capable of bending or buckling to fit tightly against a inner concave rim of the target panel, wherein the buckling of the target mount applies pressure to the inner concave rim of the target panel, thereby securing the target mount to the target panel. 
     
     
         19 . The hockey target training system according to  claim 1  or  11 , wherein the hockey target training system further comprises a hockey shooting tutor, wherein at least one hockey training target of  claim 1  and/or  claim 12  is positioned at the shooting tutors holes for practice shots on the hockey goal and wherein the shooting tutor can be strapped to the hockey goal frame or the shooting tutor can be positioned out in front of the hockey goal and moved side to side to cut off shooting angles. 
     
     
         20 . A method of hockey goal practice with a hockey target training system of  claim 1 , comprising the steps of:
 a) obtaining at least one target holder; and   b) obtaining a target panel;   c) connecting the target holder to a hockey goal frame member;   d) connecting the target holder to the target panel; and   e) positioning the target panel in a desired position in a hockey goal area,   wherein a target holder is capable of holding the target panel in a stationary position in the hockey goal net area,   wherein the target panel is configured within a hockey goal to receive an impact from a hockey puck during hockey practice, and   wherein the impact from the hockey puck is capable of shattering at least one target panel.