Category: Hockey

When my son reached his teen years, he wanted to stop playing hockey. That was hard for me to accept—but now he participates in activities he really loves.

Three Canadian Olympians share their fondest childhood winter memories and what they loved about outdoor play as youngsters.

Across Canada, hockey players, volunteers, and organizations are giving back to their communities through innovative and generous initiatives.

Ball hockey is versatile, fun, affordable—what’s not to love? Here’s how you can help your kids give it a try.

What does the future hold for Canadian hockey? We dig into some positive—and concerning—trends in the sport.

Hockey player Mélodie Daoust shares her Olympic journey and offers tips for kids and parents who love the sport as much as she does.

For coaches, when it comes to helping young kids love sport and movement, the secret is making playing and practicing fun.

I often encourage my kids to try new things. When I was invited to join a women’s hockey team, I decided to take my own advice.

As her son returns to the rink, a hockey parent reflects on the sport’s importance to her family and the happy memories they’ve created around it.

By dialling down the pressure we put on young athletes, we can help them foster a love of sport and a desire to play simply because it’s fun.

With hockey’s abrupt end, coaches and minor hockey associations across Canada came up with creative ways to help their young athletes.

Girls across the country are lacing up their skates and cheering each other on as they learn hockey basics with Hockey Canada and Esso Fun Days.

Throughout hockey’s evolution, every change in the game has fueled debates between the “old guard” and those who have pushed for changes.

Even these elite athlete need a little help to make sure screen time doesn’t get in the way of getting enough sleep.

As parents and coaches, we must make youth sports fun for kids. Tim Hortons’ latest advertisement highlights this.

It’s important to understand how yelling in the stands might affect your child’s focus and his or her overall enjoyment of the game.

5 things to love about Lucy Tries Hockey

Change it up and play other sports for a few months

Set yourself up for a successful season as a hockey parent

Adding physical literacy to the routine boosts inspiration and ability

Youth sports should be about enjoying the experience

This comprehensive and engaging look at hockey highlights a disturbing trend

Hockey legend says year-round hockey stunts kids’ development

Hockey Canada’s Corey McNabb talks about the importance of fun