Introducing USA Hockey's Red, White & Blue Hockey intiative: Why cross-ice hockey works for 8-and-under programs.

Leading studies show that when kids love hockey, they love hockey. 
 
SkatesWith USA Hockey’s Red, White and Blue Hockey program – which promotes the integration of cross-ice practices and games into youth hockey – we can raise the level of creativity among players, increase player participation, and create a positive environment for kids to play, love and excel.

There are four main tenets to Red, White and Blue Hockey 

1. More Puck Time - Smaller spaces mean more opportunity for a player to touch the puck – and ultimately improve their game.
2. Age-appropriate training - By shrinking the ice down to their level, kids can get more involved and learn skills quicker and easier.
3. Cost savings - Because multiple teams share the ice, parents save on ice time costs.
4. Increased competition - A smaller ice surface makes players of all skill levels think and act quicker, resulting in more frequent battles for the puck.

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