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How to Balance Academic and Athletic Demands
June 2, 2023
It's been proven that physical activity leads to an increase in academic performance
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Ten Hockey Quotes for Hockey Families
June 2, 2023
“A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.” Hockey’s greatest players, coaches and people offer us advice, inspiration and perspective about our favorite sport. As we march through the season, Minnesota Hockey compiled a list of 10 hockey quotes for hockey families. […]
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Adopting an Olympian’s Mindset
June 2, 2023
Winning isn't everything, as any athlete can perform the same as an Olympian with a certain mindset.
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Fun Ways to Build a Competitive Culture in Your Gym
June 2, 2023
Each Friday, we start practice with a challenge that we come up with that is quick and easy to set up and takes no more than 10 minutes to complete. Premier Academy in Maumee, Ohio tier trains, which means that seven to eight teams train together at the same time in the gym. One of the […]
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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