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Hockey is one of the few team sports played on ice. Its fast-paced gameplay is filled with precise passes, blistering slapshots, and hard collisions—making hockey one of the best spectator sports. Two teams faceoff with a total of twelve players on the ice at a time, including two goalies. 

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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, […]
Path to the Pros By an NHL Player
June 2, 2023
Drafted with the No. 20 pick overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Nick Schmaltz made his professional debut on Oct. 12, 2016. Q&A With Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Schmaltz At a young age, Nick Schmaltz knew he wanted to play college hockey. The Madison, Wisconsin, native grew up idolizing players at […]
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Stickhandling Secrets
June 2, 2023
Consistency is not only important in your game, it’s important in your work ethic.
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Body Contact Should Be Taught at Every Level
June 2, 2023
Players can use their bodies to protect the puck. Bracing for impact and having strong balance are key in puck protection
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Coaching Puck Possession in Today’s Game
June 2, 2023
It’s got to be engrained, and that goes into when the kids go home, stickhandling and reps and having a stick in their hands and a puck – the better off they’ll be when they get on the ice for handling the puck without looking at it. USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program assistant coach […]
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Detroit Ice Dreams Provide a Place to Play Hockey
June 2, 2023
Opportunities to try the sport can be rare in inner-city Detroit
Making the Right Calls for Safety
June 2, 2023
Control the things you’re able to control, and have courage in your convictions. By doing your job, you’re keeping the game safe.
Hockey and Ice Cream: The Inside Scoop
June 2, 2023
Playing other sports can help kids meet new friends and have fun. Being away from the ice for a while may also help build the desire to get back on it and enhance their love for the sport. Believe it or not, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Eat ice […]
Breaking Down Five Common Officiating Misconceptions
June 2, 2023
Officials have to be above reproach to effectively do their jobs, and when one fails in this area, action needs to be taken by the proper authority. Let’s be honest: Officiating is far from easy. The fact that special skills (skating) are required to simply do our job, especially as the speed of hockey changes, […]
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