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If only you knew... What they carry at 8, 12, 14 — The pressure, the self-doubt, the hope. They don’t need perfection. They need presence.

But what you don’t know is: Every elite athlete was once a kid who felt insecure. Growth is messy. Real skill takes time — and real heart

Dropping the Gloves: How Rules and Leadership Make a Difference in Hockey Culture

Parents are the bridge between players and policy. Use this checklist to start conversations and ask for transparency and youth voice.

We can’t always logic our way through emotions. Sometimes, it helps to just say, “The hockey gods weren’t with us today,” and let it go.

For hockey associations looking to make real change, implementing new bullying and maltreatment strategies isn’t just a policy update — it’s a cultural shift. That’s where change management comes in.