By Dave Pond – Special to USAHockey.com Winning goal. Game 7. Stanley Cup Final. It’s a dream constantly played out by young boys and girls across the country. But here’s the truth: you’ve got a better shot at winning the… Read More ›
Advice
When Other Parents – Not Coaches – Are the Problem
By Michael Rand – Special to USA Hockey When it comes to kids getting burned out on hockey, Dionne Koller has a different twist on an all-too-familiar story. Her 14-year-old son recently skated away from the sport, declaring, “I’m not… Read More ›
Ask the Official
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Vice President QUESTION: Team A’s Head Coach is assessed a bench minor penalty for Abuse of Officials. While that penalty is still being served, the Assistant Coach now starts verbally abusing the Referee. What penalty… Read More ›
Ask the Official
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Vice President QUESTION: During a stoppage of play, a coach calls the referee over to the bench and attempts to question the ruling of the officials by utilizing an electronic device. The team is assessed… Read More ›
