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Ice Crisis: Arenas Around the Nation Facing Costly Upgrades to Cooling Systems
June 2, 2023
Required switch to more environmentally friendly coolant could put some small town rinks out of business
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Gold Medal Goal Scoring Tips
June 2, 2023
The mental fortitude it takes to continuously go into the crease to battle for pucks and tips is tough sledding, too. Dani Cameranesi is a dangler. A sniper. She knows how to light the lamp. Bury the biscuit. Dani goes bar down, top cheddar. Five-hole. Garbage goals. One-timers. She’s got sauce, vision and silky-smooth hands. […]
Tips for Buying Equipment as an Adult
June 2, 2023
“In general, adult players don’t need to go top of the line. The difference between one brand or another comes down to what you want to spend.” Although imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, opting for the same gear your favorite NHL star has won’t help you play like the pros. It could actually […]
Try Hockey for Free Day Pivotal in Growth of Howard County Huskies
June 2, 2023
Every player was assigned a coach or volunteer to rotate them through each station every five to six minutes. Record number of Try Hockey participants necessitated adding a second day in December Since 1971, the Howard County (Maryland) Huskies have emphasized many of the components endorsed by USA Hockey and its American Development Model: cross-ice programs, sportsmanship, teamwork, […]
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Thousands Try Hockey for Free
June 2, 2023
First-timers pack ice rinks nationwide to take their first strides. Saturday (Nov. 10) was a great day for hockey in the United States as 12,564 children were introduced to the sport for the first time through USA Hockey’s Try Hockey For Free Day, presented by SportsEngine. The skating scene played out in 451 host arenas nationwide. […]
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Hockey Gets Boost in Texas and Beyond
June 2, 2023
“Having professional youth hockey coaches visit rinks in and around Dallas, and reaching as far as Corpus Christi, Austin and even Oklahoma City, only strengthens the quality of coaches and future hockey players in our country.” Young players benefit from experienced professional coaches and USA Hockey’s ADM As youth hockey continues to evolve, clubs are […]
Putting the Team First With Jimmy Schuldt
June 2, 2023
“Be a positive teammate. I think about guys who are fun to be around, who show up to the rink and work hard. That’s something you want from your teammates.” Jimmy Schuldt doesn’t blame college hockey players for leaving school early to turn pro. It just wasn’t something he wanted to do. After last season, […]
Brewins Youth Hockey Moving Forward With American Development Model
June 2, 2023
The Brewins plan to implement the ADM progressively, starting at the 8U level. Panaggio is confident his club will continue to succeed long-term using these new concepts. The Brewins Youth Hockey Association is large and storied. Located in Bridgewater/Taunton, Massachusetts, the club currently has 20 teams and more than 300 players from all age levels. As part […]
Hockey in the United States: A Growing Game
June 2, 2023
USA Hockey’s total number of 8-and-Under players reached a fifth-consecutive record high in 2017-2018. Thousands of children will take their first strides on ice Saturday during USA Hockey’s Try Hockey For Free Day, presented by SportsEngine. It will mark the initiative’s ninth year, and during that span, THFF has welcomed more than 166,000 children to the sport. […]
Six ADM Mythbusters
June 2, 2023
The ADM truly is a complete, robust, sport science-based long-term development plan and philosophy, from Mini Mites all the way to Olympians. It’s been almost 10 years since the rollout of USA Hockey’s American Development Model. Despite the growth of the game at the grassroots level, unprecedented success on the international stage, record numbers of […]
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