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The Benefits of Attending a Youth Hockey Intensive Summer Clinic in July
As a youth hockey player, deciding when to attend an intensive summer clinic can significantly impact your preparation for the upcoming season. Opting for a clinic in July,...
Quick Break Down: The New Neck Guard Mandate for Youth Hockey Players by USA Hockey
In a significant move to enhance the safety of young athletes, USA Hockey has announced a new mandate requiring all youth hockey players to wear neck guards starting...
Easy Nutritionally Supercharged Snacks for Your Youth Hockey Player and Their Rink Rat Sibling
As a hockey parent, you know how important it is to keep your young athletes fueled and ready to perform. But what about their siblings, the loyal rink...
Virtual Training Client Profile: Rachel Spence on behalf of Mason, Peewee, Spring Valley, WI
1. Describe in brief your player’s training routine outside of For the Love of Hockey Virtual. During the regular season, Mason has practice 2-3 times a week. After...
Virtual Hockey Training: Essential Setup Guide (It's Less Than What You Might Expect 👀)
In the ever-evolving world of hockey training, technology has opened up exciting possibilities for players to hone their skills from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual training...
Top Picks: End-of-Season Gifts for Your Ice Hockey Coach As Picked By the For the Love of Hockey Ambassadors
As the season draws to a close, it's time to show appreciation for the person who's been guiding your team through the ups and downs of ice hockey....
4 Reasons Your Child Will Benefit from Virtual Shooting and Stickhandling Sessions for Ice Hockey
In the ever-evolving landscape of sports training, virtual platforms have emerged as a game-changer, offering athletes unparalleled access to expert coaching and skill development from the comfort of...
Easy Guide: Flying with Hockey Gear
Flying with gear: This is the easy, no-frills guide for skaters only. Skates and Jerseys Pack skates and jerseys in a rolling carry-on. Helmet Pack the helmet in...
Leaving for a Four-Day Tourney? Let's Pack!
When preparing for a three or four-day youth hockey tournament, the task of packing can feel overwhelming. To alleviate some of that stress, use this comprehensive list to...
My first year as a first-time ice youth hockey coach
This blog post was authored for FTLOH by Alex Stein, a hockey dad and a youth hockey coach for the Bedford Bears in New York. How I got here Hockey has...
Girls Hockey in Texas. Sophia and Ryan's story
This blog post was authored for FTLOH by Ryan Reformado, a hockey dad and an assistant hockey coach to a 10U team in Houston, Texas. When Texas and youth sports come...
Q&A with Colton (U12) about his sleepaway summer camp experience at Army West Points Sports Camp
Colton Meyer is 11yr old and plays for Team Philadelphia 12U. He recently spent a week at Army West Point Sports Camp in West Point, New York. More...
Tryouts season and seeking alternatives: our experience
We didn't think Luke (second-year Peewee) was accurately placed at the end of tryouts for our current youth hockey organization. Most families engaged in this sport end up in this place sooner or later. The question is: can you do anything about it.
