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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.

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. 
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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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How Are You Building Confidence?
April 2, 2019
Instead of punishing players for making mistakes, coaches should shift their focus to guiding players through the learning process and making an effort to recognize and reward them for their successes. 
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Not All Champions Win Championships
April 1, 2019
The ending scoreboard needs its winner and loser, but no single outcome will ever define you.
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Game-Changing Rules for Skill Development
December 6, 2018
“As kids get older now, the game is becoming more and more position-less.”
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