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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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Fostering a Team-First Environment
December 21, 2017
Sometimes coaching can seem like one-way communication with the bench boss barking out orders. However, allowing players to have a voice in the locker room can give insight into what they’re thinking and also make them more comfortable in a team environment. Alongside the many health and physical benefits of participating in youth sports, playing […]
Five Mobile Coach Ideas to Help Your Team
December 19, 2017
Who says development has to stop outside of practice?
California Youth Hockey Participation at Record Levels
December 14, 2017
With continued success of the professional teams, and aggressive marketing at the grassroots level, California has plenty of reasons to be optimistic about its youth hockey future. Young boys and girls in California have plenty of choices when it comes to sports: soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, football, dance, martial arts… and that’s just scratching the […]
Road Trip! Tips for Out-of-Town Tournaments
December 12, 2017
If all has gone as planned, every player, parent and coach will return with positive feelings and a tighter bond as a team. Hitting the road for an out-of-town tournament can be a rite of passage for any young Minnesota hockey player. Some of the bonds that are created during these short trips – with […]
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The History of Girls Hockey in Minnesota
December 12, 2017
In 1918 approximately 30 women tried out for the first-ever University of Minnesota women’s hockey team
Hawaii’s The Other Team Proves Hockey Has No Borders
December 10, 2017
Laidback atmosphere extends to the ice rink for adult league players
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Unwritten Rules of Hockey Parenting
December 5, 2017
Nothing beats watching your son or daughter have the time of their life doing what they love – whether it’s hockey or something else. Enjoy every moment of watching them play, learn and have fun. When it comes to being the parent of a hockey-playing kiddo, there’s a lot to know. Equipment, icing, long-term athlete […]
Ask the Official: What Constitutes a Boarding Penalty?
December 5, 2017
The goal of USA Hockey is to promote a safe and positive playing environment for all participants while continuing to focus on skill development and enjoyment of the sport. The Minnesota Hockey Officials Association (MHOA) offers players, parents, coaches and officials the opportunity to submit questions regarding USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey playing rules to […]
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Top 10 Tips for New Ice Hockey Players
November 30, 2017
By improving your general strength, speed, balance, coordination, agility and explosiveness — for example by working out in the gym, doing running training or playing another sport — you will become a better ice hockey player. Equipment – What you should and shouldn’t do When you’re starting out, as when you’re taking up any new […]
Characteristics of Coachable Kids
November 30, 2017
A simple act such as giving a teammate a stick tap on the shin pads and a quick word of encouragement can have a huge impact on the entire team. Whether the driving force is a passion for the game of hockey, making a positive impact on kids or providing kids an opportunity to play, […]
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