HockeyCat has some concerns about 10 and under Travel programs. Most of these programs apply the same principles to 10 and under boys and girls as they do for the 11 and older players, including off-ice training, extra skating and more and more structure. There is also a greater focus on winning.

The Book: Ice Time
Author: Jay Atkinson
Published: 2001
Subject: Hockey
Rating: 5 out of 5 paws

Summary: Ice Time is a look at a High School hockey season in the town of Methuen, Massachusetts. It is a tale full triumph, pain and human emotion. Kind of like a hockey game.
This ain’t a book report, so don’t expect plot [...]

The Cascade CHX is completely customizable and will come with a steel frame mask and should be able to take the usual visor attachments for adult players. Cascade is bringing its know-how in custom lacrosse helmets to the world of hockey and hockey helmets will never be the same.

Check it out online at: http://www.cascadedicehockey.com

I was a child official for baseball. I started when I was 15. I worked only 10u and 8u games that year, always with a more experienced partner at the 10u level and alone at the 8u.
It was challenging, but I was old enough to have a healthy disrespect for my elders. A teenager [...]

Allegedly, a minor hockey coach in Newfoundland allegedly told one of his players to slash another player. No, this is not Minor Pro hockey or even Junior Hockey. This is 8 year olds.