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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.

Check out the article here. 


5 Tips for First-Time Hockey Parents

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

Read the article here. 


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. 

Read the full article here. 


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. 

Read about it here.


"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. 

Check it out here. 


"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.

Exercising the Mental Muscle with Bob Motzko


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. 

Read the full article here. 


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