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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.

Managing Game Day Jitters in Playoffs
June 2, 2023
Just because it’s the playoffs doesn’t mean everything changes. You’ve been practicing and playing since the fall. Be confident in what you’ve been doing between then and now. It’s playoff time! That means emotions will be running strong as hockey teams at all levels play to keep their seasons going in hopes of winning championships. […]
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Embracing Diversity and Accountability
June 2, 2023
“Being able to play with all of my teammates and having fun playing something you love.” Mohamud Ahmedad was introduced to skating during a first-grade field trip. “It was really fun,” said Mohamud, who’s now a sophomore forward for St. Paul Johnson High School. “Even though I was falling down a lot, I really liked […]
10 Things Coaches Secretly Love
June 2, 2023
For younger players, the first step in good peer-to-peer communication is explaining concepts to their teammates – be it a drill, a small-area game or a situation that just happened in a game. Coaches love hard workers and good teammates. But what other traits and behaviors do coaches really value in their players? Ted Cheesebrough, […]
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Creating a Challenging Mite Program
June 2, 2023
“The kids who are more advanced are getting more challenged, and the lower end kids are still getting challenged but are getting more confidence as well.” Considering players in Mite/8U programs are often hopping on the ice for the first time, learning basic skills, interacting with their high school heroes and initially falling in love […]
Pro’s and Con’s of Puck Hogs
June 2, 2023
Another key aspect is explaining to players how their actions affect the rest of the team, as young players may not understand the ripple effect that occurs. At times, it seems like every team has one. That one kid who refuses to pass the puck, regardless of how open their teammates are. To say it’s […]
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Five C’s of Excellent Youth Coaches
June 2, 2023
Excellent coaches know how and when to provide feedback or support, to hold kids accountable and to do so in a manner that builds players’ motivation and confidence. Coaches are the face of every youth sport organization. They have the opportunity to lead, inspire and develop young players on a daily basis, and how they […]
Keys to Motivating Youth Hockey Players
June 2, 2023
When you set a goal, regardless of what it is, there has to be a willingness to do what it takes to get there. If the player is willing to do that, they’ve got a good chance of achieving it. “Getting up” for every single practice and game can be a challenge even for NHL […]
The Flinstones Vitamins Approach to Coaching
June 2, 2023
Coaches and parents can try these five tips to keep practices fun
Six Bad Youth Hockey Habits
June 2, 2023
There are so many facets to scoring and shooting. Follow it up. Stop in front of the net. Put yourself in a position to clean up those rebounds. Here’s one resolution for the New Year: Break one bad hockey habit before the end of the season. Bad habits are easy to form, but their long-term […]
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Small Town Hockey: A Minnesota Tradition
June 2, 2023
It’s a deep-rooted part of the culture that has been passed from generation to generation for over a century. Since the early days of hockey in Minnesota, small towns have played a big role in the culture and tradition in the State of Hockey. In fact, small towns dominated the first 25-plus years of organized […]
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