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Use Your Nerves to Fuel Performance
June 2, 2023
“Just let go of some of the anxiety and think, I’m standing on a sheet of ice, with my buddies, playing a really, really fun game,” said Storm. “Enjoy it rather than stress about what’s going to happen later.” Nerves and excitement – two words often used to describe that familiar feeling of “butterflies” or […]
Seven Development Tips From Around the World
June 2, 2023
We’re going to give them the best age-appropriate training and environment that we can to let them thrive. We’re not going to train our 8-year-olds like they’re on the high school team. Can you imagine not keeping score during your child’s 12U/Pee Wee game? Not recording statistics or standings throughout the season? Having every child […]
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Hockey Drill Focuses on Defense, Passing
June 2, 2023
Purpose: To compete 2v2 and compete defensively to steal pucks, defend and make good outlet passes. This drills does a great job of changing the “hockey role” of the players, since they must act and think quickly as they change roles from offense to defense. This drill also activates the offensive mind and feet with a […]
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State of Hockey Spotlight: Virginia
June 2, 2023
“By the time teams are leaving, they’re trying to register for next year’s event to make sure they’re able to come back,” Rabideaux said. “The demand to participate is absolutely incredible.” Hockey has been woven into Minnesota’s Iron Range for generations, and the Virginia Amateur Hockey Association’s commitment to keeping costs low is paying dividends […]
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 […]
Q&A with USHL Commissioner Tom Garrity
June 2, 2023
“When the situation arose for interim commissioner and they asked me to do it, I was happy and thrilled to do my part and help the league through a period of transition.” GARRITY TOOK OVER THE ROLE FULL-TIME IN MAY AFTER SERVING AS INTERIM COMMISSIONER SINCE NOVEMBER Tom Garrity became the ninth president and commissioner […]
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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You Can’t Compete At Your Best Without Healthy Joints
June 2, 2023
Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates support joint function and mobility by enhancing the body’s production of glycosaminoglycan (GAGs), which are required to form various important components of joint cartilage. Whether elite or weekend warrior, it pays to invest in joint health To learn more about Thorne Nutritional products and our partnership please click here Thorne has […]
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