Minnesota Hockey

“A defensive concept would be to understand to take ice away, use proper angling and outnumber the other team in order to get the puck, utilizing that concept that we always start in the middle and take ice away.”

To reduce the likelihood of players lying so they can stay in the game, be sure to emphasize the importance of honesty and how the number one priority is their long-term safety.

Developing responsibility isn’t easy though, and as any parent can attest, it certainly doesn’t happen overnight. 

There’s No Question: Girls Can Do Anything Boys Can Do. Period. 3 Misconceptions of Things Girls Can't

“This sport has moved me so far. I’ve exceeded all of the goals I could’ve ever set for myself.”

After so many years of high profile news around concussions it is encouraging to see scientific evidence about reducing the risk of head impacts in ice hockey.

Elite offensive players are usually easy to spot in hockey games, but there is nothing easy about developing that type of talent.

To kick off this new year, we’re taking a look at the lingo that makes hockey a little more exciting and unique, starting with some of the basics.

Our infatuation with talent is the primary reason certain kids are labeled as talented before they’re even able to tie their own skates. But what does talent really mean?

You don’t need to be the most gifted player on the ice to excel in a tryout, and excelling in a tryout has as much to do with mental preparation as it does physical.