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USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America; helps young people become leaders, even Olympic heroes; and connects the game at every level while promoting a lifelong love of the sport.

A hockey player may have a concussion after a check from an opposing player.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Concussions
January 25, 2021
To reduce the likelihood of players lying so they can stay in the game, be sure to emphasize the importance of honesty and how the number one priority is their long-term safety.
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How to Pull the Best Out of Your Players
February 25, 2020
Use these coaching strategies to push your players to be the best they can be.
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Josh Pauls Shares Lessons on Life and Hockey in New Role as Motivational Speaker
December 16, 2019
The three-time sled hockey gold medalist found he has a lot to offer
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Late Bloomers: Perception vs. Reality
May 21, 2019
Most athlete development experts suggest that it’s much better to move at the correct pace in your development process and not try to artificially speed it up. Q&A WITH COLLEGE HOCKEY INC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIKE SNEE Speed is such a critical component of today’s game.But when it comes to player development and preparing for the […]
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Striving for Excellence, Not Perfection
May 20, 2019
“When you put that uniform on, you better come to work. We will be perfect in every aspect of the game.” The film, Remember the Titans, tells an inspiring and uplifting tale of a sports team coming together and achieving the highest level of accomplishment against seemingly unprecedented odds. The team’s coach Herman Boone pushes the […]
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Sick Hands: Developing Stick Skills This Summer
April 30, 2019
“Shoot pucks in different areas — close to your feet, away from you, receiving it and shooting it or one-timing it,” Hastings said. “You can do that with balls, you can do that with pucks.” For most hockey players, it’s now the offseason. That means our youngsters should be taking a break from the ice […]
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Get Faster and Stronger This Summer
April 25, 2019
Stick movement exercises with different sizes and weight implements: small medicine balls, large marbles, smaller pucks, weighted pucks, etc. Jim Radcliffe was the strength and conditioning coach for the gold medal-winning 2018 U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team, and has more than 30 years of experience at the University of Oregon. He’s played a significant […]
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“Mission Tampa” A Success for Blind Hockey
April 15, 2019
I guess I was simply having too much fun and feeling very comfortable out on the ice.  After the national anthems were sung, it was GAME ON once again!
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Sled Preds Teammates Share Bond of Service, Hockey
April 14, 2019
“John, Joey and I just kind of came together and we have been training and pushing each other forward,” said Maenza. “It’s fun to be here and be a part of it. We love it.”
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Coaching Q-and-A: Northeastern’s Berman Praises Small-Area Games, Warns Against Early Specialization
April 11, 2019
Managing their emotions on a daily basis is really important. The skill level piece of teaching the game, how every kid is on a different level – every kid learns at a different pace and every kid is motivated by something a little bit different. Coaching Q-and-A: Northeastern’s Berman praises small-area games, warns against early […]
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