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Hockey is one of the few team sports played on ice. Its fast-paced gameplay is filled with precise passes, blistering slapshots, and hard collisions—making hockey one of the best spectator sports. Two teams faceoff with a total of twelve players on the ice at a time, including two goalies. 

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Parents, Remember These Seven Tips During the Tryout Process
November 29, 2018
Whether your child makes the team or not, do not let them feel like they have disappointed you in anyway as this can affect their self-esteem. There is no question that tryout season can be both an exciting and stressful time for hockey players and their parents. All players will be working extremely hard to […]
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Ice Crisis: Arenas Around the Nation Facing Costly Upgrades to Cooling Systems
November 28, 2018
Required switch to more environmentally friendly coolant could put some small town rinks out of business
Tips for Buying Equipment as an Adult
November 28, 2018
“In general, adult players don’t need to go top of the line. The difference between one brand or another comes down to what you want to spend.” Although imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, opting for the same gear your favorite NHL star has won’t help you play like the pros. It could actually […]
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Gold Medal Goal Scoring Tips
November 26, 2018
The mental fortitude it takes to continuously go into the crease to battle for pucks and tips is tough sledding, too. Dani Cameranesi is a dangler. A sniper. She knows how to light the lamp. Bury the biscuit. Dani goes bar down, top cheddar. Five-hole. Garbage goals. One-timers. She’s got sauce, vision and silky-smooth hands. […]
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The Role of Systems in Youth Hockey
November 25, 2018
“A defensive concept would be to understand to take ice away, use proper angling and outnumber the other team in order to get the puck, utilizing that concept that we always start in the middle and take ice away.”
Try Hockey for Free Day Pivotal in Growth of Howard County Huskies
November 18, 2018
Every player was assigned a coach or volunteer to rotate them through each station every five to six minutes. Record number of Try Hockey participants necessitated adding a second day in December Since 1971, the Howard County (Maryland) Huskies have emphasized many of the components endorsed by USA Hockey and its American Development Model: cross-ice programs, sportsmanship, teamwork, […]
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Thousands Try Hockey for Free
November 15, 2018
First-timers pack ice rinks nationwide to take their first strides. Saturday (Nov. 10) was a great day for hockey in the United States as 12,564 children were introduced to the sport for the first time through USA Hockey’s Try Hockey For Free Day, presented by SportsEngine. The skating scene played out in 451 host arenas nationwide. […]
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Six Reasons Hockey Players Need Grip Strength
November 14, 2018
With stronger hands, you will be able to lift heavier weights using your back, legs, shoulders, glutes and hamstrings — all incredibly important muscle groups for optimal hockey performance. A critical observation I have made through the years of working with thousands of hockey athletes and networking with some of the top coaches in the […]
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Three Best Exercises for Off-Ice Hockey Training
November 14, 2018
Young hockey players who want to get to the next level understand that there’s a lot more to it than having fun on the ice. The ‘How To’ to better development of a hockey player can be very complicated. There are so many off ice hockey instructions and exercises out there we wonder who to believe. When I […]
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Hockey Gets Boost in Texas and Beyond
November 14, 2018
“Having professional youth hockey coaches visit rinks in and around Dallas, and reaching as far as Corpus Christi, Austin and even Oklahoma City, only strengthens the quality of coaches and future hockey players in our country.” Young players benefit from experienced professional coaches and USA Hockey’s ADM As youth hockey continues to evolve, clubs are […]
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