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The importance of contracts is evident even with a cursory review of the long discussion over termination of coaching contracts and the Compliant filed against the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena ("JSBIA"), the NAHL, and the Motor ...

I simply cannot operate my team under these conditions, AAU looks like the best option for me to stay in business -Tier III Owner in regards to rumored move to AAU Is this what it all comes down to? Sources have revealed that a ...

There are a number of various opinions in regards to the ultimate gauge of a country's developmental program. Is it the NHL Draft? World Juniors? World Championships? Olympics? I think it is a combination of everything. As a hockey ...

If 2010-2011 is any indication, the multi-year contract for a coach is completely one-sided. Coaches like Chuck Linkenheld, Steve Pronger, and David Cole all have a minimum of another season remaining on their deals, only to be shown the ...

The United States accounted for 13.33% of the National Hockey League 2011 Entry Draft. That is right, only four of the thirty players selected are products of the American developmental system. What are we doing? Instead of the constant ...

The United States Hockey League is like the only daughter in a house full of boys. A bat of the eyes and a pouty lip is all that is needed to get what she wants.  In a major reverse of position, USA Hockey is allowing the USHL to ...

When selecting a Junior team to play for, young athletes across the country have a lot of variables to consider. Location, level and needs of the player are all huge factors, but is it possible that the team's uniform may have more to ...

There is a battle brewing within the developmental community in regards to the ratio of time allocated to practice and games. On one side of the fence, the thought that more game experience generates competitive growth. The other side ...

As a former player, referee, and coach, I have had the pleasure of working with a lot of people throughout the years. In the development process, while trying to guide players and parents in the right direction, I have discovered ...

In looking back through the years and serving as a coach, referee, and former minor pro player, I have always been asked by many, "how did you get here?" Not only have I been asked that question by fans, parents and players I have ...