Can my 8U player reach top speed in cross-ice hockey?
  Maximizing 8U development (and enjoyment)  
 
There is a huge difference between Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and your child's youth hockey game, though sometimes parents' intensity can run even hotter in the latter. We asked Chris Lockrem, the 8U director for the Boulder (Colorado) Hockey Club, to share his tips on how parents can make the most of the 8U experience, both in terms of their own child's development and in terms of the spectator experience.
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  Q: What is the best way for our association to implement the new QuickChange goalie pads into 8U practices?

A: Imagine multiple kids on the rink having the chance to play goalie for a portion of every practice. And then imagine having goalies in net to challenge every shooter. That's what an 8U practice should look like this time of year, and the QuickChange pads can make that a reality.

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Nutrition
As kids grow and develop, their nutritional needs change. Watch Dave Ellis, one of the leading sport nutritionists in the United States, share ideas on fueling children for their activities at the rink and beyond.
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