Playing and Coaching Hockey

Playing hockey is the greatest experience in sport. Whether you're strapping on the skates yourself or you're the parent of a new hockey player, here's a beginner's guide to getting started in world's greatest game.

Any hockey player needs the right pair of skates. Here's how to find, fit and buy hockey skates.

Here's how to try on a hockey skate in the store, to ensure the best possible fit.

Rec hockey - or recreational hockey - is the game played for the sake of fun, exercise, and healthy competition.

Find a game, discover the game, learn the game. A resource designed to build awareness and understanding of youth hockey, allowing parents to make informed decisions. A collaborative effort of USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, the NHL, NHL Players Association and other industry leaders.

Promoting safety, respect and fun in kid's sports.

Equipment reviews, a range of tips and drills, advice for beginners, and outside links for further reading.

Where coaches exchange ideas, knowledge and experience.

With drills and workouts from Pete Belliveau at the University of Moncton.

Learning and playing the game in the U.S. Includes information on inline programs.

Programs for players, coaches and officials, designed and offered by the governing body for Canadian hockey.

Working to improve coaching at all levels of all sports. Good resource for both new and experienced coaches.

Rec hockey - or recreational hockey - is the game played for the sake of fun, exercise, and healthy competition. No league, No permanent teams, No referees or linesmen.

Rec hockey - or recreational hockey - is the game played for the sake of fun, exercise, and healthy competition. No league, No permanent teams, No referees or linesmen.