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Richmond Men’s Hockey Alums Keep Competitive Fire Burning
June 2, 2023
“I love hockey,” he said. “It is a great sport and there is really nothing like being around your teammates. That is why I have my 6-year-old daughter playing. It is great for building life lessons.” Once a Richmond Spider, always a Richmond Spider. At least that seems to be the case for a group […]
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USA Hockey’s American Development Model Gains Traction in Other Sports
June 2, 2023
Ben Frank, a Canadian based in California, had a hockey epiphany in Pittsburgh. Originally from Toronto, Frank thrived in youth and junior hockey and then played collegiately at the University of Toronto before heading to California to play professional roller hockey. In 2011, Frank operated the thriving Wildcats Hockey Club out of Riverside, California, and […]
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Free Ice Time, Read All About It
June 2, 2023
On Saturday, February 23, parents all across the United States have the opportunity to watch their kids “take their second first steps.” Saturday marks the sixth day of Hockey Week Across America, an annual celebration for the last twelve years. The week, aimed toward celebrating the hockey community and engaging new coaches, players, officials, and […]
Have You Verified the Score Sheet?
June 2, 2023
If you do not pay attention to details and there are inaccuracies on the game sheet, the perception will be your performance on the ice was also lacking effort and attention to detail. Remember when score sheets simply consisted of three or four carbon copies at the scorer’s table? While we’re still likely to see […]
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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, […]
One-Handed NFL Player’s Sweet Moment With Young Fan Missing Part of Arm
June 2, 2023
In a video that’s now gone viral, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin discovers he shares something in common with a young fan named Joseph. Like his football hero, Joseph is also missing his left hand, as well as part of his arm. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } […]
Kendall Coyne Schofield Changes Landscape of Women’s Hockey in One Week
June 2, 2023
Coyne Schofield is first all-time at Northeastern in career goals and points, but she also was a communications major and covered the men’s hockey team as a reporter as her schedule permitted. AFTER GOING STRIDE-FOR-STRIDE WITH NHL’S FASTEST SKATERS, U.S. STANDOUT TRIED HER HAND AT BROADCASTING In one week, Olympic gold medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield […]
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Five Ways to Help Your Team Find Passion
June 2, 2023
Some athletes will make you scratch your head or laugh, and some will help you be a better coach for them.  One of the greatest opportunities we have as a coach is to help our athletes understand that being passionate about life, not just sports, is what can drive them to live a very happy […]
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How to Create Better Sports Parents
June 2, 2023
Parent don’t want to see their children fail. However, by not allowing your athlete to fail you are preventing him/her from developing mental toughness. Parents can set the precedent for the athlete’s mental toughness. How parents behave and communicate before an event, during an event and after an event is the precedent that is set. […]
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