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USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America; helps young people become leaders, even Olympic heroes; and connects the game at every level while promoting a lifelong love of the sport.

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Wild Leadership Summit Inspires Up-and-Coming Hockey Leaders
June 2, 2023
300 high school and college captains and coaches gathered for an inspired day of learning It’s been a busy summer for Mara McClain, a soon-to-be senior goaltender at Bloomington Jefferson High School in Minnesota. She’s juggling the typical 17-year-old fun in the sun with work as a youth tennis instructor and training for her upcoming […]
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Five Strategies for More Female Hockey Coaches
June 2, 2023
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 […]
Player Safety and the Culture of Playing Through Pain
June 2, 2023
In order to protect yourself and your team from harm, there are certain culture changes that locker rooms need to exhibit. Players and fans love to tout it. The media is quick to promote it. Man, hockey players sure are tough. Staying in the game, playing through pain. It’s come to define a sport that’s […]
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Simple Drills for Slick Stick Skills
June 2, 2023
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
June 2, 2023
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 2, 2023
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 […]
Core Strength Tips & Myths: Not Just a Six-Pack
June 2, 2023
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
June 2, 2023
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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Stickhandling Secrets
June 2, 2023
Consistency is not only important in your game, it’s important in your work ethic.
Hockey and Ice Cream: The Inside Scoop
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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