About Beyond The Puck
We're building the most trusted home for youth hockey in North America.
Beyond The Puck is an independent digital media company covering the players, coaches, organizations and families behind the youth game. Premium reporting, working-coach practice plans, full-pathway recruiting coverage — written by people who've lived this sport.
The team
Jordan Monroe
Editor-in-Chief
Former NCAA D-I forward, 12 years covering youth hockey across North America. Jordan writes about the systemic forces shaping the youth game — cost, access, and the decisions families make at the rink.
Kwame Osei
Senior Writer, Development
USA Hockey ADM certified. Kwame writes on player development through the 8U–14U years, with a particular focus on small-area games, motor learning, and goaltending.
Marie Laval
Recruiting Lead
Reports on NCAA and junior pathways. Previously at USHL Central Scouting, Marie tracks every public Division I commit and translates the data into plain-language guidance for families.
Tom Bennett
Coaching Editor
Head coach, U16 AAA. 20+ years building programs from learn-to-skate up. Tom's practice plans and systems work appear weekly on Beyond The Puck.
Editorial standards
We follow standard journalistic practice on sourcing, corrections, and disclosures. Members and readers can reach the editorial team directly at editorial@beyondthepuck.com.