7 Tips for Volunteers
When you know a lot about hockey, it’s easy to commit to doing too much for a team. When you know nothing about hockey, it’s easy to shy away. But you’ll have more fun, get to know more people and understand what’s going on if you volunteer for at least one activity, whether it’s managing a team or planning a pizza party. As with everything else, it’s important to do what you say you’ll do—and do your best at that. To be a good volunteer: Read more
Top Goalies Attend MN’s Dave Peterson Advanced Goalie Camp
Fifty of the state’s top 15-to-18-year-old goalies participated in the sixth Minnesota Hockey’s Reebok High Performance Dave Peterson Advanced Goalie Camp, held July 29-Aug. 1 at the Schwan SuperRink/National Sports Center in Blaine.
Armor Under Pads: The Base Layer
You know you’re facing a problem when two kids show up for practice late on the same day for the same reason: eczema infected by Velcro on their shin pads. And both moms spent more for the copay at the doctor’s office and prescriptions than the cost of spandex leggings or long skating socks to wear under the pads. In this case, it was a no-brainer—the boys needed to wear a base layer under their pads. But do all players need this? Take a look at opinions from experts.
Glossary: Hat Trick
A baseball cap is not something you associate with hockey often—except when you see them flying through the air and landing on the ice. And why would anyone do this? Because a player earned a “hat trick” by scoring three goals in one game. Equivalent to a grand slam in baseball, a hat trick is extraordinarily rare and difficult. Variations on the hat trick include the natural hat trick, consisting of three goals in a row, and the Gordie Howe hat trick, which involves a goal, assist and fight in the same game.
Tryout Fuel: Sound Nutrition Strategies for On the Go
Among the many challenges of hockey tryouts is the fact that they are not necessarily conveniently timed to your life. You may be rushing from school or scheduled hours after dinner—maybe even first thing in the morning. The key to fueling up to wow the coaches on the ice is planning. At least a day before your hectic week begins with back to school and back to tryouts, plan how your child will get everything he needs for the entire day—from school supplies to hockey equipment and a day’s worth of food.
The 15 Critical Questions Regarding Concussions, Baseline Testing, and Return to Play Medical Decisions
The National Dizzy & Balance Center takes a multidisciplinary approach towards concussion treatment and management. A team of medical doctors, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, audiologists and physical therapists are all specifically trained in the field of treating brain injuries and concussions. Hear what they have to say about concussions, testing and heading back to work or play.
