Development
The quiet revolution reshaping 8U development
Cross-ice, station-based, ADM-aligned. Inside the practice model that's quietly transforming the youngest age group in North American hockey.
Kwame OseiFor players
Players
Player-first reporting from U8 through U18. We cover the skills, the body, the mind and the pathway — without pretending the road is easy.
Skills
Skating, shooting, stickhandling — the work that shows up in games.
Training
Off-ice, strength, conditioning. Age-appropriate, always.
Mental Game
Confidence, focus, the 30-second reset.
Nutrition
Fueling the tournament weekend the right way.
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Kwame Osei
Recruiting Member
The NCAA pathway, mapped: what the 2026 class can teach you
We tracked 1,200 commitments. Here's what families should actually take from the data — and what to ignore.
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Inside the youth goalie pipeline: who's getting it right
Three programs producing disproportionate numbers of D-I commits — and what they have in common.
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Development
The 30-second reset: building confidence after mistakes
A sports-psychology routine being used by elite junior programs — and how to teach it at any age.
Kwame OseiRecruiting Member
Juniors or college? A decision framework for 17-year-olds
Stop optimizing for the next year. Optimize for the next five.
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What young hockey players should actually eat
Forget the supplements. Start with breakfast, lunch and a smarter post-practice plate.
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