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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.

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Unwritten Rules of Hockey Parenting
December 5, 2017
Nothing beats watching your son or daughter have the time of their life doing what they love – whether it’s hockey or something else. Enjoy every moment of watching them play, learn and have fun. When it comes to being the parent of a hockey-playing kiddo, there’s a lot to know. Equipment, icing, long-term athlete […]
Ask the Official: What Constitutes a Boarding Penalty?
December 5, 2017
The goal of USA Hockey is to promote a safe and positive playing environment for all participants while continuing to focus on skill development and enjoyment of the sport. The Minnesota Hockey Officials Association (MHOA) offers players, parents, coaches and officials the opportunity to submit questions regarding USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey playing rules to […]
Characteristics of Coachable Kids
November 30, 2017
A simple act such as giving a teammate a stick tap on the shin pads and a quick word of encouragement can have a huge impact on the entire team. Whether the driving force is a passion for the game of hockey, making a positive impact on kids or providing kids an opportunity to play, […]
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Three Keys to Earning Your Fair Play Point
November 22, 2017
The Fair Play program was originally implemented during the 2004-05 season, as a component of Minnesota Hockey’s Hockey Education Program (HEP), with the goal of promoting safety and good sportsmanship. Since then, Fair Play has been lauded as one of the top behavior influencing programs in youth hockey. Fair Play is based on the premise […]
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Is Your Kid Talented?
November 8, 2017
Our infatuation with talent is the primary reason certain kids are labeled as talented before they’re even able to tie their own skates. But what does talent really mean?
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A New Mentality Toward Body Contact
October 22, 2017
In today's version of hockey, puck possession is more coveted than big hits
Suceed In Hockey Tryouts
How to Prepare for and Succeed at Tryouts
October 18, 2017
You don’t need to be the most gifted player on the ice to excel in a tryout, and excelling in a tryout has as much to do with mental preparation as it does physical.
It’s Okay To Be The Best Player
September 6, 2017
The allure of ‘moving up’ to a higher level of hockey is stronger than ever. Your child dominated year one of Peewees. He or she scored 30-plus goals on the top line, and had a lot of fun doing it. Other parents and coaches are commenting on how skilled he/she is out there. The allure […]
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5 Tips From an NHL Scout
July 6, 2017
Over the weekend, 17 Minnesotans were selected in the 2017 NHL entry draft–three in the first round for the first time since 2010. Over the weekend, 17 Minnesotans were selected in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft – three in the first round for the first time since 2010. But what sets guys like Casey Mittelstadt (selected at […]
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This Star true to his school
February 27, 2017
Joseph LaBate remains close with his high school buddies as he works to stick with the Vancouver Canucks .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Former Academy of Holy Angels standout […]
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