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The female game continues to grow, and that growth is showing up at every level of hockey. With the rise of the PWHL, young female athletes now have more visibility, more opportunity, and more examples of what high-level women’s hockey can look like than ever before. As the game continues to evolve, the expectations around development should evolve with it. Elite female hockey requires a tremendous amount of commitment from athletes and their families. Long drives, travel, tr

We want to quickly address something important as we head into upcoming games. We’ve received a few comments about conversations being picked up on our game streams, specifically remarks from parents in the stands about players and referees. Just a reminder that these are kids on the ice, and many of the officials are young as well, and their families are often watching these streams. For those filming and streaming, please be very mindful of what’s being captured not just yo

Face-offs can look like a small part of hockey, but they happen constantly and often decide who controls the next shift. In a typical U13 game, there are often 40+ face-offs , depending on whistles, offsides, icings, and goals. Junior and professional games usually see 55 to 65+ face-offs per game because of faster pace, tighter checking, and more stoppages. That means players may battle for possession dozens of times every night. When you think of it that way, face-offs are

As players move through minor hockey, equipment gradually changes. Younger athletes typically wear full cages, while older players may transition to visors. One piece of equipment, however, should remain consistent at every level: the mouth guard. Many parents assume mouth guards are only necessary when a player’s teeth are exposed. In reality, research shows that mouth guards provide benefits well beyond protecting teeth from direct impact. They can help reduce dental injuri