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Unwritten Rules of Hockey Parenting
June 2, 2023
Nothing beats watching your son or daughter have the time of their life doing what they love – whether it’s hockey or something else. Enjoy every moment of watching them play, learn and have fun. When it comes to being the parent of a hockey-playing kiddo, there’s a lot to know. Equipment, icing, long-term athlete […]
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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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 […]
Simple Games to Develop Fundamental Motor Skills
June 2, 2023
ULTIMATE FRISBEE? FREEZE TAG? SHARKS AND MINNOWS? DODGE BALL? RELAYS? WHAT DO THESE GAMES HAVE TO DO WITH THE GAME OF LACROSSE? For young athletes, simple games can be very useful in the development of both athleticism and physical literacy. Lacrosse is a sport with which there are numerous technical and tactical situations where athletes have to read […]
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First-Time Players Guide: How Much to Spend on a Racquet?
June 2, 2023
Racquets today can be broadly (and somewhat crudely) divided into two categories: Frames made primarily out of aluminum, and frames made primarily out of graphite. Aluminum frames are usually sold pre-strung (i.e., with strings). They’re a great choice if you’re unsure you want to commit to playing long term or if you just want to […]
Are You Protected? Not All Equipment Standardized
June 2, 2023
A lot goes into the lacrosse experience and the safety of participants — not only the equipment they wear, but also other factors like the composition of the ball and playing surface, the credentials of the coaches and officials, and the rules governing the game. Surprisingly, many of these elements are not standardized, often relegating […]
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Tennis 101: Doubles
June 2, 2023
Here, we’ll look at the most social and team-oriented aspects of the sport for a lifetime – doubles – with a few helpful tips that you may want to know before you take to the court. Tennis is a sport where “Love” means zero and the scoring system is different for games, sets and matches. […]
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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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