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Top 10 Hockey Player New Year’s Resolutions Top 10 Hockey Player New Year’s Resolutions

Find out how to “kick some ice” this year and win your battles—lots of small victories add up to winning the big ones! Adapt whichever resolutions... 

Failing in School vs. Playing Sports: A Dilemma for Parents Failing in School vs. Playing Sports: A Dilemma for Parents

Should poor grades keep a youngster from playing sports? There is no simple answer to this question, but parents need to consider two varying perspectives.  Read More →

Q&A: Do Canadians Really Check at Age 7? Q&A: Do Canadians Really Check at Age 7?

We’re not just doling out advice to hockey parents here—we’re living the life. We’re at the practices, camps, games and tournaments, listening... 

ADM Q&A: Winning vs. Development ADM Q&A: Winning vs. Development

Q. In our last jamboree, my 8-year-old’s team played a team that is not using the ADM. That team beat every team by at least a 10-point margin, leading... 

ADM Q&A: Do Canadians Really Check at Age 7? ADM Q&A: Do Canadians Really Check at Age 7?

We’re not just doling out advice to hockey parents here—we’re living the life. We’re at the practices, camps, games and tournaments, listening... 

12 Tips for Successful Sport Parenting 12 Tips for Successful Sport Parenting

Parents play a huge role in determining whether youth sports are a positive or negative experience for their kids. Although there is no set formula for... 

Winning vs. Long-term Development Winning vs. Long-term Development

Q. In our last jamboree, my 8-year-old’s team played a team that is not using the ADM. That team beat every team by at least a 10-point margin, leading... 

Featured

Does Winning Develop Players? Does Winning Develop Players?

This story about the world of Canadian soccer offers many messages to hockey parents as well: The world of soccer is continuously changing; news now regularly... 

Minnesota Wild News

Wild Announce January Charity of the Month Wild Announce January Charity of the Month

The Minnesota Wild is honored to recognize a different local charity each month during the regular season through the Wild Charity of the Month Program... 

Coaching

How to Handle a Player Who Won’t Pass How to Handle a Player Who Won’t Pass

Q: I coach a Squirt team and have a player who won’t pass, no matter what. The other parents are getting very frustrated. What is the best way to handle... 

Parenting

The Potential of Late Bloomers The Potential of Late Bloomers

Just a few quick thoughts on the mindset of youth hockey. I have heard at least 10 parents, players and coaches claim that a 14-year-old kid is the best... 

Equipment

Protect Your Player – Choose the Right Hockey Helmet Protect Your Player – Choose the Right Hockey Helmet

The hockey helmet is the single most important piece of equipment that you can put on your child. The most critical factor of the helmet is fit. Check... 

Nutrition and Health

Prepare Your Child with Nutrition and Rest Prepare Your Child with Nutrition and Rest

One of the most important aspects of youth sports is having the young ones prepared with proper rest and nutrition. To make sure your child is ready to... 

Youth Sports Character

3 Options When Facing Adversity – Choose One 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 following article provides... 

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