By Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP – If you polled 100 people about the treatment for concussion, I would guess that 99 would say “rest.” Some might add that you “have to be in a dark room for a couple… Read More ›
Advice
Coaches, Take Advantage of This Awesome Opportunity!
By Jim Clare, Illinois Coach-In-Chief – COVID-19, Virtual School, Face Coverings, Social Distancing, Contact Tracing, Work from Home, Zoom…. all terms we have become all to intimately familiar with as parents and employees. Terms I hope will not become the… Read More ›
Ask the Official: What degree of force is necessary for either a hooking or slashing penalty?
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What degree of force is necessary for either a hooking or slashing penalty to be assessed under the Standard of Play guidelines? ANSWER: For hooking, any use of the stick against an opponent’s body… Read More ›
Certificates of Insurance and Insurance Coverages
Don Allord, Central District Risk Manager Registered players, coaches, and volunteers are covered by USA Hockey insurance. Volunteer Boards can register on the USA Hockey website and will be covered under Directors and Officers. USA Hockey provides General Liability; Excess… Read More ›
Hope Is Powerful & Everlasting
By Anita Lichterman, AHAI Girls Chair – This year will go down in history without a doubt… a pandemic, our economy being crippled, people losing their jobs & livelihoods, professional & amateur sports shut down, etc. Then factor in the… Read More ›
Concussion Concerns Remain
By Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP – The youth hockey community is appropriately focused on keeping players safe from COVID-19. However, when the players are back on the ice, concerns about concussions and other injuries also return. We want our… Read More ›