Over four articles, I will take a hard look at why minor hockey in Canada is declining while participation in the United States continues to grow and, in some regions, surge. This mini‑series will examine the structural, financial, cultural, and governmental forces shaping the game at the grassroots level, including taxation, public funding, and policy…

It’s been a while since my last article. Just like every parent who has a child in hockey, you know that the rink life can swallow your schedule whole. Between the 6:00 AM practice runs, the hunt for missing water bottles, and the eternal struggle of airing out an equipment bag without alerting the local…

It’s time to address a growing issue in our minor hockey community, and what is that – The Dark Side Of Chirping. When I was playing minor hockey, we all know that playful banter can be part of the game, but what I have noticed as a coach, trainer, and parent is that players…

We got a doozy of a development story from the NCAA this week, and let me tell you, it’s going to shake things up for some of our young guns. This is a follow-up to an article that I wrote a few years ago: NCAA Hockey – Another Pathway To The NHL and the new rules…

Please Note – Since the topic can be debatable and full of opinions, this article is right to the point and especially made for young parents who are getting their children into hockey for the first time.   Understanding…

The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) recently discussed an open borders policy across Ontario, marking a significant change in the organization’s approach to player movement and team recruitment. This decision has sparked considerable discussion within the hockey community, with proponents and critics weighing its potential impacts.

The world of sports is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and hockey is no exception. With technology rapidly evolving, players, coaches, and parents are reaping the benefits of innovative training techniques and tools. Gone are the days of relying solely on traditional methods.

I get asked this question a lot – Is it better to play minor hockey in the USA, or have Canadian parents who moved to the USA said they are happier with the USA minor hockey program? With the current Canadian financial environment, the cost of everything has jumped largely, and the rising popularity of…

I wanted to write about this topic for a while and give my own personal perspective as to why I see tons of good coaches walking away from coaching in Minor Hockey.

Please Note – Since the topic can be debatable and full of opinions, this article is right to the point and especially made for young parents who are getting their children into hockey for the first time.