Get Your Gear in Order
The hockey season is underway and that means you need to get the gear in order! The first step is to find a place in your house for all things hockey. Next? Invest in some hooks, a drying rack and...
View ArticleHockey Parents Need to Fight the Good Fight
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. I guess we should sing that signature Aretha Franklin song to our kids every once in a while, especially after they’ve watched the pros “go at it” during a hockey game. How do we resolve...
View ArticlePutting the Ho Ho Ho into Hockey and the Holidays
The holidays are almost here and for hockey families the calendar is as stuffed as a stocking hanging from a mantle on Christmas morning. This time of year present a dizzying array of demands for us:...
View ArticleWhen Hockey is Not a Family Affair
With her hero as her motivator, as soon as my daughter could walk, she wanted to skate. She couldn’t wait for it to be her turn. It didn’t take long for her wobbly little penguin-like struts to turn...
View ArticleHockey Tournament Tables that Turn a Profit!
We didn’t score a trophy at our holiday tournament, but our team netted a nice profit by offering delicious dishes and beautiful baskets. Check out our menu board! A great way to advertise what you’re...
View ArticleThe Coolest thing on ice for everyBODY
There are a lot of cool things about sled hockey. Topping the list is the fact that is a sport for all abilities. I’m tagging fellow hockey mom Kristen Powell to share the details of this face-paced...
View ArticleHockey Room for Kids
Fellow Syracuse hockey mom Teri Parks provides the inspiration and how-to guide for creating an affordable hockey-themed room for your kids. Can’t you just picture your young hockey player dreaming of...
View ArticleKeeping Hockey Kids in Shape Off-Season
After the long, cold, hectic season, who isn’t ready for a break to warm up and rest weary bones? While we all enjoy a little time away from the ice, no hockey parent wants their kid to melt into an...
View ArticleSo You Want to Host a Hockey Tournament
Should your organization run a tournament? The key question to ask is, can you run a good one? Bad ones can hurt your reputation, leave you exhausted and possibly in debt. They’re a lot of work! But...
View ArticleAttention Parents: Youth Hockey is for Kids
Did that get your attention? You have to admit sometimes we do lose our focus with thoughts of championships, full-ride academic scholarships and a shot at the pros swirling in our heads. So we sign...
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