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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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Three Keys to Earning Your Fair Play Point
June 2, 2023
The Fair Play program was originally implemented during the 2004-05 season, as a component of Minnesota Hockey’s Hockey Education Program (HEP), with the goal of promoting safety and good sportsmanship. Since then, Fair Play has been lauded as one of the top behavior influencing programs in youth hockey. Fair Play is based on the premise […]
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A New Mentality Toward Body Contact
June 2, 2023
In today's version of hockey, puck possession is more coveted than big hits
It’s Okay To Be The Best Player
June 2, 2023
The allure of ‘moving up’ to a higher level of hockey is stronger than ever. Your child dominated year one of Peewees. He or she scored 30-plus goals on the top line, and had a lot of fun doing it. Other parents and coaches are commenting on how skilled he/she is out there. The allure […]
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5 Tips From an NHL Scout
June 2, 2023
Over the weekend, 17 Minnesotans were selected in the 2017 NHL entry draft–three in the first round for the first time since 2010. Over the weekend, 17 Minnesotans were selected in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft – three in the first round for the first time since 2010. But what sets guys like Casey Mittelstadt (selected at […]
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This Star true to his school
June 2, 2023
Joseph LaBate remains close with his high school buddies as he works to stick with the Vancouver Canucks .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Former Academy of Holy Angels standout […]
Hockey: A Better Way of Life
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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Pond Hockey 101 with Pat Micheletti
January 13, 2022
In celebration of Minnesota’s pond hockey season, Minnesota Hockey spoke with University of Minnesota Gopher hockey legend Pat Micheletti about the culture of outdoor hockey. 
Youth athletes playing hockey at night on a frozen lake at U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
The Unwritten Rules of Pond Hockey
January 11, 2022
If you ask any hockey player in Minnesota where their game began, they will likely tell you about the pond they grew up playing on.
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“Mission Tampa” A Success for Blind Hockey
April 16, 2019
I guess I was simply having too much fun and feeling very comfortable out on the ice.  After the national anthems were sung, it was GAME ON once again!
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Sled Preds Teammates Share Bond of Service, Hockey
April 15, 2019
“John, Joey and I just kind of came together and we have been training and pushing each other forward,” said Maenza. “It’s fun to be here and be a part of it. We love it.”
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