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Saints Punter’s Class and Character in Painful Defeat Bears Fruit
June 2, 2023
Thomas Morstead's handling of painful loss inspired rival fans to the tune of more than $221,143 to Children's Hospital of Minnesota
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Minnesota Goalie Ready for Olympic Debut
June 2, 2023
Maddie Rooney started playing hockey when she was five and switched to being a goalie during her second year of Squirts after finally convincing her dad to let her put the pads on. Maddie Rooney is the first female goaltender from Minnesota to participate in the olympics.  For the first time since 1998, when women’s […]
USA Hockey Exporting Ideas and Principles to Irish Coaches
June 2, 2023
When we have an opportunity to help out a country like Ireland, it’s something that we certainly want to do It’s hard to imagine a country without any permanent ice rinks competing on the international hockey scene, but somehow Ireland manages to attract players, coaches and fans. Admiring the Irish passion for hockey despite huge […]
Mental Toughness for Hockey Players
June 2, 2023
When athletes learn adversity management skills, the stressful elements of the game become more easily handled, resulting in more fulfillment and overall satisfaction. Competition finds personal weaknesses and shows no mercy! This is happening everyday in the lives hockey players young and old. What weaknesses am I referring to? I am referring to the mental […]
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Eagles Receiver Torrey Smith Helps Give Former Youth Coach the Night of His Life
June 2, 2023
Smith stays true to his word and then some while honoring longtime friend and mentor
A Scientific Approach to Developing Goalies
June 2, 2023
You can’t expect success right away in any difficult enterprise. You have to be patient, you have to make mistakes along the way, and not expect anything to come quickly. Perseverance pays off. SOME USA HOCKEY GOALIES HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING COACHED BY A NOBEL PRIZE WINNER What do hockey goaltenders and scientists have […]
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The Vacation Mindset of Beach Volleyball and It’s Positive Impact on Juniors
June 2, 2023
Let’s kick off the shoes, and toss those stinky knee pads. Let’s hang up the jerseys and grab a tank top. Oh, and on your way out the door, don’t forget your favorite hat, sunglasses and flip flops as we head to the beach! Beach volleyball fosters a relaxed, peaceful and laid back culture from […]
What Makes Hockey Players Great
June 2, 2023
Great players don’t get anywhere without a solid work ethic. The player that strives to improve at every practice is one that every coach yearns for. Lou Nanne is a Minnesota hockey legend. He was an All-American, league MVP and remains the first and only defenseman to ever win the WCHA scoring title while at […]
Safety of Artificial Turf Fields Questioned
June 2, 2023
Studies show no link between turf fields' rubber pellets and long-term health risks
Three Teachable Moments from the ‘Minneapolis Miracle’
June 2, 2023
The Vikings' improbable playoff win over the Saints offers lessons for young athletes in competing to the finish
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