Key Covid Arena Policies:

See above map for player and spectator entry, exit, and circulation.  All players spectators should enter at the southeast entry to the arena and exit out the west door of the arena.

All entrants must wear masks and practice social distancing. 

Players will only be allowed to enter the arena 15 minutes prior to their scheduled start time and should exit arena within 10 minutes of completion.

Two spectators per player are allowed for games and one spectator is allowed for practices.   Spectators should enter the arena five minutes or less before the scheduled start time and should exit the arena immediately following the game. 

Below is a link to the complete COVID Plan and Polices:

Minnesota Hockey discusses the core of hockey: it's a game, meant to be fun.

Check out the article here. 

USA Hockey gives some tips on being a first-time hockey parent. 

Read the article here. 

Former NHL defenseman and United States National Team alumnus Brian Pothier comments on advantages and disadvantages of talent early in a player's development. 

Read the full article here. 

Zack Doyen, Director of Hockey for Orchard Lake United the first USA Hockey Model Association, discusses misconception in training 8U. 

Read about it here.

USA Hockey and the ADM talks about failing and the road to success. The article discusses coaching strategies and mindsets for parents. 

Check it out here. 

Check out the article from USA Hockey and the American Development Model website on mental toughness and the importance of having fun.

Exercising the Mental Muscle with Bob Motzko

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. 

Read the full article here. 

WINNERS practice til they get it right...CHAMPIONS practice til they can't get it wrong!