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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.

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Three Misconceptions of Girls Hockey
September 12, 2018
There’s No Question: Girls Can Do Anything Boys Can Do. Period. 3 Misconceptions of Things Girls Can't
Hockey: A Better Way of Life
August 28, 2018
Gosselin encourages families to be active, whether that means taking gymnastics or swimming lessons, playing baseball or another sport in the summer, or simply participating in recreational sports like hiking. For those who live and breathe for the moments they spend on the ice (or watching their pride and joy do so), it comes naturally […]
Division I Coaches on Minnesota’s ‘It’ Factor
August 14, 2018
While recruiting players in Minnesota, college hockey coaches know they are getting one thing for sure: well-rounded athletes, not just hockey players. This past year alone, the State of Hockey produced: 18,839 8U players (a new state and national record) 419 NCAA Division I and Division III men’s players 486 NCAA Division I and Division […]
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Five Strategies for More Female Hockey Coaches
July 29, 2018
In the 1990’s and early 2000’s, girls ice hockey experienced tremendous growth in Minnesota and across the United States. Today, those efforts have created a girls’ hockey landscape that many of the early pioneers previously only dreamed of. For example, there are now nearly as many girls ages 8 & under playing hockey in Minnesota […]
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Simple Drills for Slick Stick Skills
July 24, 2018
A garage floor, an old stick, a training ball or puck and a willingness to put in the time is all it takes to develop stick skills. Depending on the age and experience level of the player, there are numerous reasons to find hockey fun. One of the most common at any age level though […]
Make Where You’re Playing the Big Time
July 23, 2018
Playing on a winning team is not synonymous with playing at the next level. Being a great player with skills, proper motivation, attitude and character might get you a chance at the next level. After the Vegas Golden Knights went on a historic run to the Stanley Cup Final in their first year, with an expansion draft roster, it […]
How NHL Scouts Evaluate Players
June 6, 2018
And let’s face it – many scouts don’t care (if you make it at a younger age). If you don’t make it, it should provide incentive to work harder. If you do make it, you better keep working or it will be a short-lived time at that level. Looking at a player today and trying […]
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Disabled Hockey Award a Dream Realized
June 5, 2018
“This sport has moved me so far. I’ve exceeded all of the goals I could’ve ever set for myself.”
Core Strength Tips & Myths: Not Just a Six-Pack
April 26, 2018
In a dynamic sport like hockey, where you need to change direction, slow down, speed up and maneuver your body on the ice, it’s important to develop the full core. Hockey players, from Mini Mites to the pros are constantly looking for ways to improve their game. Whether it’s skating faster, shooting harder or being stronger […]
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Developing Power, Speed and Explosiveness
April 18, 2018
Playing other sports expands a child’s athleticism by developing more motor skills, agility and coordination through the use of different muscles with different ranges of motion. Whether your favorite player is T.J. Oshie (Warroad) of the Washington Capitals, Riley Tufte (Blaine) of Minnesota Duluth or Hannah Brandt (Vadnais Heights) of the U.S. Women’s National Team, […]
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