AN IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR EVERYONE

Officiating in youth sports across the country is being confronted with similar fates: a decline in officials due to a lack of respect from adults. Many young officials put their stripes on for the first time, excited and eager to pursue a hockey dream. Just like our kids on the ice playing, they are learning and perfecting their craft. But the dream, too many times, is met with yelling or arguing from adults at rinks.

There is a human element to officiating. Every person that walks into a rink is accountable for his or her actions. As adults, we can set positive examples to our children about how to handle conflict and disagreements, with respect. And at its core, hockey is built on respect.

That handshake line we all love at the end of the hockey games? The stick salute to our opponents? It's all to show respect.

Read more about how we can enact the change we wish to see when it comes to respect, and how we can build a better future for our young officials.

Neutral Zone Regroup Drill

Create a hectic, fast-paced environment so your defensemen learn to transition the puck in the neutral zone with crisp, accurate passes while keeping their heads up and eyes on the play.

Also, this drill encourages proper puck support and creativity for the forwards.

Sled Border Series This Weekend

USA Hockey will host a two-game sled hockey Border Series against Canada on Oct. 29-30 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Both games will be played on the outdoor sheet of ice at Centene with faceoff at 8 p.m. CT. Tickets are available here and both games will be streamed live on HockeyTV.

Adult National Championships

Registration will open on November 3rd & 4th, at noon ET for both Men's and Women's National Championships held in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Men's Nationals | April 7-10

Registration begins Nov. 3 at noon ET

Women's Nationals | April 21-24

Registration begins Nov. 4 at noon ET

Steve Cash Announces Retirement

After 16 seasons backstopping the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team to immense international success, Steve Cash announced his retirement. The netminder has represented the U.S. in four Paralympic Winter Games (gold - 2010, 2014, 2018; bronze - 2006) and eight world championships (gold – 2021, 2019, 2015, 2012, 2009; silver – 2013, 2017; bronze – 2008).

Need Help This Season?

Have you been unable to register for hockey this season, due to financial hardship? If you have not renewed your membership, and believe you qualify financially for assistance, please apply to the Membership Relief Fund to keep playing the sport you love.