HEP Articles

Top 4 Ways Coaches Harm Goaltenders’ Mental Game

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

What Should I Do If My Child Wants to Quit Hockey?

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

6 Ways Parents Can Help Improve Youth Hockey

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

Minnesota Wild News

Win a Snowmobile in the Wild Online Auction

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

Minnesota Wild Host Zebras Care Visits

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

Win the 50/50 Raffle at Wild Home Games

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

Coaching

The Top Two Traits of Excellent Coaches

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

The Three Most Important Coaching Roles Every Coach Should Master

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

A Good Coach Believes in Fun at Every Level of Play

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

Parenting

Why Car Coaching Drives Kids Crazy

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

What’s That Call? About the Off-Sides Call

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

Must Read: Q&A – How to Deal with a Long Hockey Season

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

Equipment

Key Factors to Consider When Selecting Hockey Sticks

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

Questions to Ask When Selecting Hockey Pants

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

How to Properly Maintain Hockey Equipment

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

Nutrition and Health

Q&A: Better Fueling Options than Energy Drinks

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

Q&A: How to Help Your Player Get Bigger and Stronger

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

Important Tips to Keep Players Safe From Concussions

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

Youth Sports Character

8 Ways to Excel as the “Non-Star” Player

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

3 Options When Facing Adversity – Choose One

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

The Fear of Failure is Often Worse than Failure Itself

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

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