Information for New Hockey Parents

Welcome to the sport of hockey!

Whether it’s competing for a gold medal, skating with neighborhood friends or volunteering at the rink, hockey can provide a lifetime of great moments and fun! for you and your child.

As the national governing body for ice hockey in the United States, USA Hockey is here to help you make the most of it.

Links for New Hockey Parents

From finding a rink near you to selecting the first set of skates and stepping on the ice, getting into the game is an exciting adventure. Here are some resources get your family started in hockey.

Parent Handbook

Why Hockey? It's more than a game!

Come Play Youth Hockey Website / Find Hockey Near You

Youth Hockey News

2023 USA Hockey Annual Award Winners Announced
By USA Hockey 05/25/2023, 12:55pm MDT
Winners to be honored as part of USA Hockey's Annual Meeting, which runs from June 7-10 in Denver
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The Starwhals Hockey Club is Making Hockey More Accessible in the Twin Cities
By Nicole Haase 05/17/2023, 3:00pm MDT
The program aims to provide opportunities for girls play locally in their neighborhood
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Krissy Langley Continues Breaking Barriers
By Nicole Haase 03/01/2023, 1:15pm MST
Langley received a Breaking Barriers award during the 2023 National Girls & Women in Sports Day-Minnesota Celebration
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New York Islanders Help Teach Girls’ Hockey Players About Importance of Title IX
By Jessica Price 02/01/2023, 5:15pm MST
On National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we take a look back at a celebration held by the Islanders’ practice facility for the 50th anniversary of Title IX
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More Than 7,000 Kids Try Hockey For First Time
By USA Hockey 11/11/2022, 11:15am MST
275 sites hosted clinics across the U.S. for National Try Hockey For Free Day
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