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Tune into MixFm 93.8 on the radio or stream tonight again for part 2 of the ice hockey radio chat. Between 19:30 and 20:00.
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Good afternoon everyone. Please tune into MixFm 93.8 or stream mixfm.co.za tonight at 19:40 where I (Nicky Beukes) will be in studio speaking about the upcoming IPT and other related ice hockey related matters.

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24 Tips for Raising Young Hockey Players
By USA Hockey
Editor’s Note: The following was adapted from a list created by David Lynch,

Here are 24 tips for parents raising young hockey players:

The kids pack and prepare their own hockey bag.

Always be on time for practice.

Make them put their dirty training undergarments in the wash.

Tell them to give 100 percent at practice and games.

The kids carry their own hockey bag in and out of the ice rink.
That’s carry, not wheel.

Teach them how to tighten their own skates.

Play hockey with them, where they want and when they want to.

Make them wear their equipment until it’s been outgrown, then buy new equipment.

Buy them new skates when they need them, not when they want them.

Buy second-hand skates and save yourself a fortune.

Teach them not to hate other teams.

Win or lose, remind them to love the game, and the game will love them back.

They will respect teammates, the opposition, the refs, the other team’s coaches. If you don’t teach them this, the coach will have to do it.

Let them dream they can be a Patrick Kane, but don’t give them any expectations.

Blaming teammates, blaming the ref, blaming anything is out. This goes for the players and parents. Set a good example.

Let them play hockey at home with a tennis ball.

Take them to hockey games and let them watch the pros.

Tell them hockey is for fun. Practice is for fun. If it isn’t fun for them, talk to the coach/club or move to another club.

Encourage them to watch hockey training videos on YouTube and let them try and perfect some of the moves.

Encourage them, support them, but never ever shout out instructions from the bleachers.

Don’t car-coach after practices or games. It sucks the fun out of the game. They know if they played well or poorly.

Encourage them to play other sports.

Don’t try to “train” your kid. Take them out, ask what they want to do and let them do it.

Tell your kids that you love watching them play.

The game schedule for the South African Women’s u18!

Live-streaming links will be provided, please don’t use any of the links in the comments.

Good luck Rhinos! 🇿🇦

Well donw boys. You made us proud.

South Africa make HISTORY! 🇿🇦

Firstly for getting their first win at the Olympic Qualification process! 🌍
Secondly for beating Bulgaria for the first time in senior men’s!

The Rhinos have really come together over the last few years and future is bright! 👏🏽🎅🏾