The following article from Justin Johnson, USA Hockey’s Minnesota District Associate Goalie Coach-in-Chief, outlines some... 

There are alarming statistics surrounding the number of children who permanently drop out of youth sports. The following... 

Much of the joy of being a youth sport parent comes from watching your child practice and compete in games. What youngster... 

Wild fans this is your chance to hit the snowmobile trail while showing your Wild spirit. Up for bid is a brand new, custom... 

Over the past two seasons the Minnesota Wild has proudly partnered with the NHL Official’s Association (NHLOA) in their... 

Do you want to strike it rich? The Minnesota Wild and Xcel Energy Center are hosting a 50/50 raffle to benefit local charities,... 

From the dawn of youth sports, there has been debate over the qualifications an individual should have to coach a team. In... 

Coaches can play many roles – including medic, psychologist, chauffeur, and sometimes equipment manager to name a few.... 

One of the key factors to keeping kids in youth sports is the element of fun in the activity. In this article, Executive... 

The following article talks about what players really think about your car coaching. Find out whether they’re rolling their... 

What’s That Call?  – Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask. AKPC_IDS += "3064,"; Read More →

The problems of over-use injuries and player burnout are often exacerbated by a lengthy hockey season. The following article... 

While a hockey stick might seem like a simple piece of equipment, there are many considerations when shopping for the right... 

When looking at which hockey pants to buy you will want to ask yourself a couple questions. First, analyze your playing style.... 

Hockey equipment can be a big financial investment. Keeping this investment in the best possible condition can be difficult,... 

The sheer number of energy drinks on the market today is staggering. There are so many options, it might seem as though they... 

Becky asks: “My son is 15 years old and is playing hockey (midgets).  He is 5’7 weighs 145 and is trying to figure... 

Every coach in every sport has athletes at risk for concussions. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head.... 

While there are many players on a hockey team, sometimes it might feel as though there are only a few shining stars. This... 

When your player faces uncertainty or a difficult season, it can be easy for them to just throw in the towel and quit playing.... 

Whether or not parents put pressure on their kids, kids will put pressure on themselves. This pressure can result in fears...