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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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Characteristics of Coachable Kids
June 2, 2023
A simple act such as giving a teammate a stick tap on the shin pads and a quick word of encouragement can have a huge impact on the entire team. Whether the driving force is a passion for the game of hockey, making a positive impact on kids or providing kids an opportunity to play, […]
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Three Keys to Earning Your Fair Play Point
June 2, 2023
The Fair Play program was originally implemented during the 2004-05 season, as a component of Minnesota Hockey’s Hockey Education Program (HEP), with the goal of promoting safety and good sportsmanship. Since then, Fair Play has been lauded as one of the top behavior influencing programs in youth hockey. Fair Play is based on the premise […]
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Travel Nutrition During the Holiday Season
June 2, 2023
Take care of your body while traveling to feel your best when you arrive. Colder temperatures and the holiday season often mean increased travel – and with it, increased stress. Taking care of your body while traveling will ensure that you feel your best when you arrive at your destination. The Importance of Gut Health […]
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12U Q&A: How to Talk to Your Goalie
June 2, 2023
Many parents of goalies struggle with what to say when goaltending is sometimes viewed as an individual sport within a team game. Q: My son is a goalie on a 12U team and he has a goalie partner who is really good, at least one step ahead of my son. The coaches are great, and play […]
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Coaching Hockey’s Most Important Position
June 2, 2023
Detroit Red Wings goaltending coach and goalie parent Jeff Salajko spoke with USA Hockey about all things goalies and goaltender development. Jeff Salajko coaches goalies with drastically different skill levels – Pee Wees and the pros. But oddly enough – just like with offensive and defensive skill work – he does a lot of the […]
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A Season-Long Plan for Coaching Your Goaltenders
June 2, 2023
Along with skating, puckhandling is another skill that is often overlooked for goaltenders, but shouldn’t be ignored. At the highest level, goaltender is often considered the most important position. A netminder is relied upon to make – and hopefully not break – a team’s season. However, at the youth level, goaltenders are often the forgotten […]
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A New Mentality Toward Body Contact
June 2, 2023
In today's version of hockey, puck possession is more coveted than big hits
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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Keller hockey enters digital realm
June 2, 2023
Scott Yonce leads Dallas-area hockey club into world of online registration, communication Webmaster of the Week: July 17-23 Name: Scott Yonce Site: Keller High School Hockey Position: President Use of platform: Registration, Sitebuilder Background: Yonce was something of an action/adventure hero in his younger days, when skydiving, karate and scuba diving were among his activities […]
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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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