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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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Stickhandling Secrets
April 8, 2018
Consistency is not only important in your game, it’s important in your work ethic.
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Cognitive Training Could Prevent Concussions
March 29, 2018
After so many years of high profile news around concussions it is encouraging to see scientific evidence about reducing the risk of head impacts in ice hockey.
Hockey and Ice Cream: The Inside Scoop
March 27, 2018
Playing other sports can help kids meet new friends and have fun. Being away from the ice for a while may also help build the desire to get back on it and enhance their love for the sport. Believe it or not, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Eat ice […]
Establishing Your Sports Recognition Program
March 22, 2018
Have a plan for each child. Don’t wing it. Determine how each player contributed to the team. Be specific.
Putting Anxiety on Ice: Emotional Control for Big Games
March 13, 2018
Don’t allow a big tournament, game or shift get you too high or too low.
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Developing Elite Offensive Skills
February 20, 2018
Elite offensive players are usually easy to spot in hockey games, but there is nothing easy about developing that type of talent.
Five Tips to Communicate Better with Your Child
February 20, 2018
“Constantly tell kids what to do and how to do it, that can really hinder a child’s passion. Kids need to figure it out on their own.”
Five Tips for Building Confidence
February 15, 2018
Make the most of practice. Put in some extra time stickhandling and shooting off the ice if you can. Get outside for some unstructured pond hockey with friends. Confidence is built on successes, big and small. Scoring a goal, posting a shutout, or even just completing a few simple passes can help a player’s confidence. […]
Car Ride Home Strategies for Parents
February 12, 2018
When your child is interested in talking about the game, try to do more listening than talking.
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Ten Hockey Quotes for Hockey Families
February 12, 2018
“A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.” Hockey’s greatest players, coaches and people offer us advice, inspiration and perspective about our favorite sport. As we march through the season, Minnesota Hockey compiled a list of 10 hockey quotes for hockey families. […]
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