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New Hockey Parent

RESOURCES FOR NEW HOCKEY PARENTS

Welcome to the great sport of hockey! Many new hockey parents are anxious or even hesitant when entering the exciting world of youth hockey. With many new things and questions that arise, we have gathered some articles that should help put some of those concerns at ease.  Enjoy!

5 Tips for first-time hockey parents

A good intro from the people at USA hockey.

What equipment do I need?

Follow this link to learn what equipment is needed to play hockey.

How to dress a hockey player

Instructional video and how a skater should be dressed/equipped to safely hit the ice!

How to dress a youth hockey goaltender

Another informational video about dressing a payer as a goalie.

What Hockey Teaches

An article about the benefits of playing hockey and both on and off the ice.

10 things youth hockey parents need to know

A great article for ALL hockey parents about how to best serve your athlete. Please pay close attention to #5 and #9.

Survival Guide for New Hockey Parents

Minnesota Hockey give tips and advice for understanding the sport of youth hockey.

USA Hockey's ADM - American Developmental Hockey

This website outlines the many levels and characteristics of USA hockey's ADM of hockey training.