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Small Town Hockey: A Minnesota Tradition
June 2, 2023
It’s a deep-rooted part of the culture that has been passed from generation to generation for over a century. Since the early days of hockey in Minnesota, small towns have played a big role in the culture and tradition in the State of Hockey. In fact, small towns dominated the first 25-plus years of organized […]
Creating Culture Requires a Deliberate Approach
June 2, 2023
Obedience holds players back to simply following direction without the ability and license to make decisions in dynamic situations. It is paralyzing and counterproductive. An interesting phenomenon has been happening in sports for years – the militarization of athletics. No, this isn’t about marching and haircuts. Those are simple things anyone could copy and would […]
Learning the Art of Deception
June 2, 2023
“They can watch all the highlights and watch them over and over. Kids are doing things now we never used to do.” Deception is a tool used in almost every sport. A quarterback looks one way, getting a safety to move and zips the ball to the other side of the field. A point guard […]
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Minnesota a Model for Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
It’s one of the best, if not the best, in the country because it puts a focus on local play opportunities for children. Making community rinks and sports accessible to as many kids as possible creates a unique environment. Minnesota Hockey’s community-based model is occasionally highlighted as a gold standard for youth hockey, as it […]
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A Golden Age of Girls Hockey
June 2, 2023
These incredible numbers will be difficult to sustain as the game increases in popularity around the country and across the world, but for now, it’s safe to say we’re in a golden age of girls hockey in Minnesota. 2018 was a golden year for girls’ and women’s hockey in the United States. Twenty years after […]
Enhancing Development With Two Team Practices
June 2, 2023
One of the key areas where it’s important to differentiate by age group is the balance between quantity of reps and the quality of them. After nearly 20 years of coaching at the NCAA Division I level, one of the most astonishing discoveries Roger Grillo, an Apple Valley, Minnesota native, made during his transition to […]
Ask the Official: Disallowed Goals and Tournament Celebrations
June 2, 2023
Under USA Hockey rules, the determining factor is whether it was deflected or directed. If the puck merely deflects off the skate of an attacking player, it would be a good goal. The Minnesota Hockey Officials Association (MHOA) offers players, parents, coaches and officials the opportunity to submit questions regarding USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey […]
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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. […]
Burnout in Youth Athletes
June 2, 2023
The other key component is the fun factor. Kids who are being asked to work a lot harder than the fun they are having often choose to just walk away. Everybody involved in youth sports has seen the same play. A young athlete who has played his or her sport for several years decides to […]
Don’t Learn Safety by Accident
June 2, 2023
There will always be a risk for injury in any lacrosse game, but you owe it to your league, your team and your child to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Many years ago I had my worst experience on the lacrosse field. I was officiating the final youth game in the Atlanta […]
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