The holidays are just around the corner and that means it’s time to start thinking about selecting the perfect hockey gifts for your family, friends, coaches and managers! If you are stumped for ideas for the hockey fan in your… Read More ›
Advice
15 Things Coaches Love to See in a Player
Character counts when it comes to impressing coaches By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI – Every hockey coach has certain aspects he or she likes to see in a player, whether it is being a hard worker on the ice, a… Read More ›
There is No One Way to Be a Great Teammate
Teammates can bring a lot of different qualities to the table; everyone can contribute something By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI – Even at a young age, it can be easy to pick out which players on the ice are great… Read More ›
Keeping a Close Eye on Locker Room Behavior is in Every Coach’s and Player’s Best Interest
Following a few simple protocols can help players stay safe and respectful of one another By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI It’s the kind of scenario that plays in the back of the mind of every coach: a player pulling… Read More ›
Moving On After Not Making The Team: What’s Next For Players And Parents?
A disappointing tryout can be a starting point for making the next team By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI The tryout has concluded and the coach is ready to announce his team for the season. There’s going to be jubilation for… Read More ›
USA Hockey’s New Initiative on Safety, Fair Play and Respect
By USA Hockey & AHAI – The USA Hockey Board of Directors unanimously ratified the Declaration of Player Safety, Fair Play and Respect at its Board of Directors meeting on June 8 in a significant move focused on improving the… Read More ›
