2023-24 SEASON REGISTRATION
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The NHA 2023-24 Hockey Season is open for registration. Below is the link to register:
https://northfieldhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/313127390
Northfield Ice Arena
Have you heard about what’s happening with our Northfield Ice Arena? Listen to this 13 minute clip full of where this conversation is currently at. Please share with family, neighbors and friends!
District 9 Spring High Performance Programs
District 9 has posted the information and tryouts times for the Boys Spring High Performance programs. These programs are for players with 2008 or 2009 birth years. We have posted this information on the homepage of our website. Below is a link to the information from MN hockey on these programs and further below are docements with infomration on the District 9 tryouts, process, and schedule.
Link to information from MN Hockey on HP Spring Program:
https://www.minnesotahockey.org/hp
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Fun Drives the Hockey Engine
Minnesota Hockey discusses the core of hockey: it's a game, meant to be fun.
5 Tips for First-Time Hockey Parents
USA Hockey gives some tips on being a first-time hockey parent.
Does Talent Really Matter at 8U? - Jessi Hinrichs
Former NHL defenseman and United States National Team alumnus Brian Pothier comments on advantages and disadvantages of talent early in a player's development.
5 misconceptions of 8U development - Michael Caples
Zack Doyen, Director of Hockey for Orchard Lake United the first USA Hockey Model Association, discusses misconception in training 8U.
"If they’re not failing, they’re not improving" - Michael Rand
USA Hockey and the ADM talks about failing and the road to success. The article discusses coaching strategies and mindsets for parents.
"Exercising the Mental Muscle" - Jessi Pierce USA Hockey
Check out the article from USA Hockey and the American Development Model website on mental toughness and the importance of having fun.
How 8-Year-Olds Learn Best
From USA Hockey and their American Development Model, they discuss how your young skater will get the most out of practice and what's better, to praise or to scold.
WINNERS practice til they get it right...CHAMPIONS practice til they can't get it wrong!