All Content Tagged

USA Hockey

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.

shutterstock_135726599
The State of Athleticism in Youth Hockey
April 10, 2019
It’s not just happening in hockey. It’s happening in all youth sports. It’s happening at home, too – screen time is through the roof with iPads, phones, computers, Fortnite and so on. Can your kid do a right-handed cartwheel? A somersault? Can they throw a baseball or a football? Do they know how to skip? […]
shutterstock_66311473
Did Your Child Learn to Check This Year?
April 3, 2019
“Guys like that are out there possessing the puck,” Gosselin said. “That’s what we do today. That’s the way the game is played, and that’s what we’re promoting.” In 2011, USA Hockey rocked the youth hockey world by delaying legal body-checking from Peewees (ages 11-12) until Bantams (13-14) for boys. While most have accepted and […]
young man supporting hockey game, pointing finger and shouting on skating rink
How Are You Building Confidence?
April 1, 2019
Instead of punishing players for making mistakes, coaches should shift their focus to guiding players through the learning process and making an effort to recognize and reward them for their successes. 
Ice hockey team holding trophy above their heads
Not All Champions Win Championships
March 31, 2019
The ending scoreboard needs its winner and loser, but no single outcome will ever define you.
GettyImages-1131875544
7 Hockey Stars for Multisport Development
March 26, 2019
By playing multiple sports, kids will avoid burnout and overuse injuries, all while developing other skills and all-around athleticism that will ultimately translate into being a better hockey player. “I’ve never really been a one-sport kind of guy.” That’s been Hermantown native and New York Rangers blue-liner Neal Pionk’s stance on being more than just hockey […]
Hockey IQ: Training the Brain for Today’s Game
March 13, 2019
“We found that focusing less on goals or performance and more on improvement takes a lot of the stress and anxiety away.” Fifty-fifty vision, rapid processing, anticipation and quick decision-making. These are keys to developing a high hockey IQ, according to Minnetonka High School boys head coach Sean Goldsworthy. Hockey IQ, he says, is just […]
shutterstock_523716226
Dreams of State: Noah Cates
March 6, 2019
I don’t really remember too much now that I think about it. It’s the best time of your life. It’s the biggest stage and louder and more crazy at the ‘X’ than at the World Juniors. As a silver medalist at the 2019 World Juniors, Noah Cates knows the big stage. But in his mind, […]
Too Much Fortnite?
February 27, 2019
Do you really need another tournament, another three days of hockey in June, when you could be out on the lake, having experiences with your family and friends that you’ll remember for the rest of your life? Your kid is obsessed with Fortnite. Do you let them play it every night? Your son’s favorite food is ice cream. Do […]
Managing Game Day Jitters in Playoffs
February 19, 2019
Just because it’s the playoffs doesn’t mean everything changes. You’ve been practicing and playing since the fall. Be confident in what you’ve been doing between then and now. It’s playoff time! That means emotions will be running strong as hockey teams at all levels play to keep their seasons going in hopes of winning championships. […]
shutterstock_783881686
Embracing Diversity and Accountability
February 15, 2019
“Being able to play with all of my teammates and having fun playing something you love.” Mohamud Ahmedad was introduced to skating during a first-grade field trip. “It was really fun,” said Mohamud, who’s now a sophomore forward for St. Paul Johnson High School. “Even though I was falling down a lot, I really liked […]
2 - 10 of 110 items