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5 Ways Parents Can Be Supportive After a Tough Game
By Jamie MacDonald|Massachusetts Hockey Not only did Dedham native Ted Donato play nearly 800 games in the NHL, including parts of nine seasons with the Bruins, but he’s also been behind the bench as head coach at his alma mater,… Read More ›
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24 Tips for Raising Young Hockey Players
By USA Hockey Editor’s Note: The following was adapted from a list created by David Lynch, trainer for 8- and 9-year-old soccer players at Stockholm soccer club AIK. Here are 24 tips for parents raising young hockey players: The kids… Read More ›
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What is Toughness at 12U?
By Michael Rand – Special to USA Hockey Watching pro hockey highlights on TV, a young player might get a pretty narrow – and ultimately false – definition of what it means to be “tough.” The big hits and even… Read More ›
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Eddie Olczyk Youth Hockey Award
The Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Blackhawk Charities are excited to name an award after Eddie Olczyk to support young hockey players and teams in Illinois who may not have the means to play at a competitive level. Since its inception in 2011, the Eddie… Read More ›
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Hockey Weekend Across America Try Hockey for Free Day
February 20, 2016 Try Hockey For Free Day, presented by Kraft Heinz Hockey Weekend Across America, presented by CCM, will be highlighted by Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, February 20, 2016. This is a national effort with over… Read More ›
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The Magic 8U Glasses
By Michael Rand – Special to USA Hockey All adults were 8 years old at one time. Simple math tells us that. But when it comes to relating to an 8-year-old hockey player, it’s anything but simple for an adult…. Read More ›
