Independent Since 2024–25 The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) entered a new phase beginning with the 2024–25 season, operating as an independent junior league.… Read More »VIJHL – WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
Formed in 2001, the Superior International Junior Hockey League will see the 2021-22 campaign serve as its 20th Anniversary Season. The 2020-21 season will also… Read More »SIJHL – HISTORY
When parents hear the phrase “Hockey IQ,” they often assume it simply means a player who is smart with the puck. But at the junior… Read More »ADVICE – The 7 Components of Elite Hockey IQ That Junior Coaches Actually Evaluate
The Hidden Family Cost of Junior Hockey When people talk about Junior Hockey, they usually focus on the Player. The cost of Junior Hockey falls… Read More »JUNIOR – FAMILY AND LIFESTYLE
For many hockey parents, tryouts are the most stressful part of the season. This is where hope, emotion, money, preparation, and pressure collide. Families spend… Read More »JUNIOR – The Truth About Junior Hockey Tryouts and Team Decisions
The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is one of the top Tier II junior hockey leagues in the United States and serves as a major… Read More »NAHL – NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE
Player Development Intelligence Understanding how players actually improve in hockey is one of the biggest advantages a family can have. Too often development is viewed… Read More »JUNIOR: How Hockey Players Actually Improve Player Development Intelligence
Junior hockey tryouts can feel overwhelming for players and parents. The pace is fast, roster spots are limited, and every shift can feel important. While… Read More »What Junior Hockey Coaches Look for at Tryouts
Junior hockey coaches want many of the same things parents want: growth, opportunity, trust, and long-term success for the player. But once a player enters… Read More »What Junior Hockey Coaches Wish Parents Understood