Youth Hockey

[RobDeer 45]

Well we tried to avoid it but that's hard in MN.  I'm officially a hockey Dad.  Our middle started hockey last year and was also playing basketball, but he absolutely fell in love with hockey and is all in on it this year (which means no basketball).  This has now spread to our youngest who's doing a learn to play/skate deal this year.  I have to admit, I'm falling in love with the sport.  It's very cool to see my 7 year old be so excited about it.  Anyway, I wanted to see if any of you out there had any advice on kids and parents going through hockey.  Good bad and ugly.

[nate82]

Probably the same as any youth sport for positive and negatives though hockey is going to be more expensive.  Youth wise they are probably going to be more tired after practice and playing than any other sport.  

[RobDeer 45]

You're right.  They do get a heck of a workout out there.  Curious how big hockey is in Soutern WI and on the east.  I know it's pretty big in NW Wisconsin, but don't know much about the rest of the state.

[Jimbo]

19 hours ago, RobDeer 45 said:

 Curious how big hockey is in Soutern WI and on the east.  I know it's pretty big in NW Wisconsin, but don't know much about the rest of the state.

Asking about youth hockey and/or HS hockey?

[stoutdude04]

My 4 year old is currently doing 6u and learn to skate, but just to get ice time. Had her first 'game' Sunday, looked just like her dad. A lot of circles. Ha.  My 3 year old is currently doing learn to skate, but again, just to get him on the ice and such. My daughter prefers practice to games right now. I am trying to limit too much but also show her that she wanted to sign up, so we should be there as often as possible.