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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.

Can You Handle Toughness?
June 2, 2023
Coaches make decisions to play or not play players for multiple reasons. The best thing you can do is: “Don’t take it personally.” You think you’re a tough hockey player? We’re talking tough enough to handle some adversity during your hockey career. Tough enough to turn a negative into a positive. Tough enough to keep […]
Saves With a Smile
June 2, 2023
I think that’s really big for women’s hockey to get that recognition from the men’s side of things. I think that will definitely start turning some heads, and hopefully we’ll see more women involved on the men’s side. Don’t mind Maddie—she’s just enjoying the moment. Whether it’s during off-ice training or shutting down Canada in […]
Ten Characteristics of Great Hockey Parents
June 2, 2023
No one, especially kids, want to hear what they did wrong after a loss. Most kids already recognize their own mistakes and have heard from their coach about them. If you only went by news headlines, you may conclude youth sports are filled with “crazy” parents who only care about getting their child a Division […]
Division I Coaches on Minnesota’s ‘It’ Factor
June 2, 2023
While recruiting players in Minnesota, college hockey coaches know they are getting one thing for sure: well-rounded athletes, not just hockey players. This past year alone, the State of Hockey produced: 18,839 8U players (a new state and national record) 419 NCAA Division I and Division III men’s players 486 NCAA Division I and Division […]
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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 […]
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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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