http://minnesotahockeyhep.com Minnesota Hockey's HEP Program Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:03:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do you have a question about a Minnesota Hockey by-law but you just don’t know who to ask?  Or do you have a suggestion about coaching young hockey players that you are keeping to yourself?  Now is your chance to meet and talk all things hockey with some of the ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/news/minnesota-hockey-news/minnesota-hockey-let%e2%80%99s-play-hockey-expo-booth-schedule/ Overview: Brian’s, one of the oldest custom goalie equipment manufacturers, has made its comeback with the Zero-G series. The lightweight construction and innovative features along with the handmade craftsmanship really make it one of the best pads in the industry. The pad’s top feature is its revolutionary closed cell Briotek ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/sponsors/total-hockey-sponsors/review-brian%e2%80%99s-zero-g-custom-goalie-equipment/ As the playoffs begin, players prepare for more intense practices and games. If a player gets hurt, here are some important "don’ts" to emphasize to a young athlete: • Don’t try to hide an injury. Report the injury to the coach or trainer. • Don’t apply treatment other than simple first aid ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/featured/what-not-to-do-after-a-sport-injury/ “Foul!” “Number 10 you have to pass!” “Cram it down their throats!” “Ref, you’re an idiot!” What do all these “cheers” have in common? They’re clueless. My best friend yells “foul!” because she knows no hockey lingo, which is fairly harmless. But another parent gives super-specific advice that is kind of insulting. A player’s ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/featured/what-not-to-yell-during-hockey-games/ Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask. Goal! Everyone knows what a goal looks like, right? Well, maybe not. At a recent tournament, I saw the puck bounce off the back of the net and pop back out of the goal. The ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/featured/what%e2%80%99s-that-call-goal-or-no-goal/ Marital bliss doesn’t just happen automatically — it comes from actively working at it. How do youth sports fit in with family life? They can be an important element in family growth and solidarity. Any time parents share significant experiences with their children, it can help build stronger family ties. ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/hep-articles/helping-your-marriage-survive-youth-sports/ I recently asked several high-caliber collegiate players to offer their tips on how parent and coach support helped them reach their current level of play. The result is this multi-part column of practical tips straight from the stars themselves. Current University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog, 2008 WCHA Co-Rookie of the ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/hep-articles/part-2-tips-for-facilitating-high-performance-in-hockey/ What do you think happened to that thoughtful gift card to the hockey store you gave the coach last year? Well, the coach already has his own hockey gear and is not likely to outgrow it anytime soon. So the coach probably spent it on stuff for her own kid. ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/featured/top-10-coach-gifts-to-give-a-coach-beyond-the-gift-card/ As hockey parents encounter issues and ask questions, we provide answers to common concerns. What hockey player hasn't had a blister? Here is a reader question we recently received. Question: Any great ideas on bad blisters from new skates?  We're using liquid bandage and tape, and wondered if there ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/columns/equipment/how-to-treat-blisters-from-new-hockey-skates/ Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask. Tripping: Watch — or play in — enough U8 games and you start to yearn for the days when the refs will call penalties. Because at some point, those little cuties go from accidentally falling and losing ... http://minnesotahockeyhep.com/featured/whats-that-call-about-tripping/