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The Final Whistle
June 2, 2023
“There are certain things we can control as officials; That’s being professional, that’s being good communicators and being honest and trying to work the best game we can.” Keith Kaval took his warmup lap on the ice and the only thing he could think about before officiating one of the biggest games of his career […]
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Association Avoids Passing Rising Costs to Parents
June 2, 2023
Abundance of sponsorships keep hockey in northern Minnesota town affordable
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Skating Tips with Coach Mike Eaves
June 2, 2023
“When your legs aren’t strong enough, a player will begin to cheat and use incorrect form. When a player is tired that’s when they start to form bad habits.” Whether it’s a race for a loose puck, a burst in the corners to maintain puck possession, or quick footwork during transitions, the importance of skating […]
Maddie Rooney Reflects on Year of Olympic Glory and Other Awards
June 2, 2023
Team Sportswoman of the Year was the latest honor for U.S. backstop Maddie Rooney admits her life has most certainly changed after backstopping the U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team to a gold medal during the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Being named the Team Sportswoman of the Year on Oct. 17 at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s […]
USA Hockey Coach-in-Chief Mike MacMillan Puts Stamp on Coach Education
June 2, 2023
“So, we’ve spent a lot of time the last eight years developing those resources in conjunction with the other professionals to provide the best platform possible.” Strike up a conversation about hockey with Mike MacMillan and you instantly can hear the passion in his voice about the sport.  As the USA Hockey national coach-in-chief, MacMillan […]
Why the War on Games?
June 2, 2023
“There’s no correlation between playing games and development, especially at that age. Those kids need to be on the ice (for practice) at least two to three times for every game.” To maximize the “Golden Age of Skill Development,” Minnesota Hockey has made a rule change to ensure players are getting the proper ratio of […]
If You’re Looking for Ricky Purcell, He’s Probably at the Rink
June 2, 2023
“I want to grow the game, and I want to get people involved. Getting down there and working with these brand new players, it takes a lot of time to make sure they’re properly equipped. It takes an army of people.” Coaching and refereeing keeps Purcell busy, and that’s the way he likes it It […]
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Rule Change to Enhance Heart Protection for Athletes
June 2, 2023
The US Lacrosse Board of Directors has approved equipment-related rule changes designed to enhance heart protection for youth players, specifically to reduce the risk of the rare yet potentially catastrophic injury of commotio cordis. The rule changes will be included in the 2019 US Lacrosse Boys’ and Girls’ Field Lacrosse Rulebooks, with a delayed implementation […]
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‘Dad, It Doesn’t Help’
June 2, 2023
Put ego and pride aside and let youth athletes focus on playing and having fun
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The Benefits of Playing Both High School and Club Sports
June 2, 2023
Competing on a high school team, even for club-focused athletes, offers a lot of positives
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