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Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey, is the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota and the premier developer of hockey players in the state.

Keys to Motivating Youth Hockey Players
January 29, 2019
When you set a goal, regardless of what it is, there has to be a willingness to do what it takes to get there. If the player is willing to do that, they’ve got a good chance of achieving it. “Getting up” for every single practice and game can be a challenge even for NHL […]
Youth athletes playing hockey at night on a frozen lake at U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
The Unwritten Rules of Pond Hockey
January 23, 2019
If you ask any hockey player in Minnesota where their game began, they will likely tell you about the pond they grew up playing on.
The Flinstones Vitamins Approach to Coaching
January 17, 2019
Coaches and parents can try these five tips to keep practices fun
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Small Town Hockey: A Minnesota Tradition
January 9, 2019
It’s a deep-rooted part of the culture that has been passed from generation to generation for over a century. Since the early days of hockey in Minnesota, small towns have played a big role in the culture and tradition in the State of Hockey. In fact, small towns dominated the first 25-plus years of organized […]
Learning the Art of Deception
January 6, 2019
“They can watch all the highlights and watch them over and over. Kids are doing things now we never used to do.” Deception is a tool used in almost every sport. A quarterback looks one way, getting a safety to move and zips the ball to the other side of the field. A point guard […]
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Minnesota a Model for Youth Sports
December 12, 2018
It’s one of the best, if not the best, in the country because it puts a focus on local play opportunities for children. Making community rinks and sports accessible to as many kids as possible creates a unique environment. Minnesota Hockey’s community-based model is occasionally highlighted as a gold standard for youth hockey, as it […]
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A Golden Age of Girls Hockey
December 12, 2018
These incredible numbers will be difficult to sustain as the game increases in popularity around the country and across the world, but for now, it’s safe to say we’re in a golden age of girls hockey in Minnesota. 2018 was a golden year for girls’ and women’s hockey in the United States. Twenty years after […]
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Game-Changing Rules for Skill Development
December 6, 2018
“As kids get older now, the game is becoming more and more position-less.”
Enhancing Development With Two Team Practices
December 5, 2018
One of the key areas where it’s important to differentiate by age group is the balance between quantity of reps and the quality of them. After nearly 20 years of coaching at the NCAA Division I level, one of the most astonishing discoveries Roger Grillo, an Apple Valley, Minnesota native, made during his transition to […]
Ask the Official: Disallowed Goals and Tournament Celebrations
December 3, 2018
Under USA Hockey rules, the determining factor is whether it was deflected or directed. If the puck merely deflects off the skate of an attacking player, it would be a good goal. The Minnesota Hockey Officials Association (MHOA) offers players, parents, coaches and officials the opportunity to submit questions regarding USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey […]
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