Archive for February, 2012

We are proud to finally announce our  HockeyMom.com sponsored programs for Summer 2012. This year we will be running programs out of two rinks – Bladerunners in Warrendale, PA and Airport Ice Arena in Moon Township, PA. Here are overviews of the the programs – please contact us for more (…)

With all the focus on reducing the risk of concussion injuries among ice hockey players, the journal of Pediatrics in June 2010 reported that the risk may be reduced by teaching players to anticipate body-checks.  The study looked at body position prior to collision and focused on good anticipation, poor (…)

Tryouts!!!!!! Tryouts for travel hockey are one of the most frustrating and mentally exhausting times for both parents and players. Deciding where to tryout is only the first step in the process. Here are some questions to consider when navigating your player through the process. Most of all stay positive (…)

A hockey mom from Pittsburgh emailed us this awesome video of Sid the Kid. The best is watching him play goaltender and that laugh! 

A hockey mom from Finland sent us this video of the Finnish ice hockey goaltender showing his moves to thriller!  Pads and all.  We at HockeyMom.com salute him for his awesome moves!

We at HockeyMom.com get several emails a day asking us about various types of safety equipment.  Many parents ask why mouthguards are necessary.  It just seems logical in any impact type of sport to provide protection to your teeth does it not?  We asked the experts at Shock Doctor and (…)

Show that special someone how much you care!  Order them custom made items from within our HockeyMom.com store.  Now through the end of February take 10% off your entire purchase.  Use promo code VALENTINE10 AT CHECKOUT!    Check out our entire line of custom made products with our exclusive logos.

outh Hockey – Skill Progressions 10 and Under Youth hockey players at the 10 and under level, commonly referred to as the Squirt level, should focus on skill progressions as defined in this guideline. Rules – Hockey players at this age level should be made aware of the hockey rules (…)

Sinking Your Teeth Into Safety It Takes a Team Effort to Ensure That All Players Are Properly Wearing a Mouth Guard By Zac Clark “You can’t play with them, and you can’t play without them. The smallest piece of required equipment may be perhaps the most instrumental in preventing serious (…)