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Replay: Minor Hockey Talk with Walter Gretzky

Replay: Minor Hockey Talk with Walter Gretzky
: On Thursday, April 23, from 1-2 p.m. ET, join Our Game for a LIVE, online forum with Walter Gretzky to discuss minor hockey. more »; Related: REPLAY: Talk girls' hockey with Angela James; Related: Ask the Experts

Replay: Minor Hockey Talk with Walter Gretzky: On Thursday, April 23, from 1-2 p.m. ET, join Our Game for a LIVE, online forum with Walter Gretzky to discuss minor hockey.
Replay: Talk girls' hockey with Canadian legend Angela James: Four-time world champion Angela James took your questions about the women's game during Our Game's LIVE Minor Hockey Talk forum on Thursday from 1-2 p.m. ET.
Should hitting be allowed when it's boys against girls?: An Our Game reader asks the experts whether a game between a hitting boy's team and a non-hitting women's team should include bodychecking.
Should I pay less because my son is a bench warmer?: Our Game's experts field a question about whether registration fees should reflect ice time.
Replay 'Minor Hockey Talk': Is hockey too expensive?: Our Game rounded up the hockey experts to fuel a LIVE discussion about the cost of the game on Thursday, April 9 from 1-2 p.m. ET.
'Minor Hockey Talk' Replay: Are tryouts fair?: Our Game held a live forum Thursday from 1-2 p.m. ET to talk tryouts, and you had your say.
'All helmets do a poor job of preventing concussions': doctor: The Equipment guy consults a concussion expert with a reader's question about a helmet's ability to prevent concussions.
Overtime, shootout or elimination? What's the standard?: A coach asks Our Game's experts what the standard is when it comes to settling tie games during tournaments.
'Minor Hockey Talk': bodychecking debate: The discussion got pretty heated during Our Game's live discussion about bodychecking in minor hockey. Does it have a place in the game, and if so, when should it be introduced?
'Concussions' new enemy' approved for use in Canada: A reader asks Our Game's equipment guy whether those Cascade helmets Mark Messier's been marketing really work, and if they can be worn in Canada.

The Equipment Guy »

'Concussions' new enemy' approved for use in Canada: A reader asks Our Game's equipment guy whether those Cascade helmets Mark Messier's been marketing really work, and if they can be worn in Canada.
Clearing the throat protector: Neck guards are a necessary part of hockey equipment, but it's hard to know when they needs to be replaced
Honing in on the skate stone: I just headed home, put the kit in the bag and forgot about it for a month.
Wearing the pants in the hockey family: Former Team Canada defenceman Geraldine Heaney knows what it's like to win Olympic gold and take home seven straight world championships. She also knows what it's like to fall on her backside on the ice while wearing hockey pants that offer little protection.
The bottom of the bag: After digging through my online equipment bag, I've discovered a few odds 'n ends at the 'bottom of the bag' thanks to some email replies and a personal equipment revelation that helped my daughter's cause between the pipes.

Dollars & Cents »

How do I run a profitable fundraising event?: Your first step is choosing what the event will be. It should be tailored to your particular community.
How do I approach potential sponsors?: Most teams and leagues write a draft letter for potential sponsors. Make sure it introduces your league or team to the prospective sponsor, and outlines the benefits the organization will have in return.
How do I organize a profitable raffle?: Raffles are often held as fundraisers for teams and leagues.
How do I run a profitable "minor night" fundraiser?: With this type of fundraiser, the league comes to an agreement with a local junior team to buy tickets at a reduced rate.
How do I run a profitable drive-home program?: If you've decided to start a drive-home program, one way to let people know about it is to ask local businesses for free advertising as a donation to the league.

Fitness & Fuel »

'How do I get that extra burst of skating speed?': Acceleration is key. Skating during a game isn't about how fast you are, but how quick you can be.
'What summer exercises can my son do to stay in shape?': All you need is a pair of wheels to stay in top shape when the snow's gone.
'What are the best post-game foods and drinks?': Not eating and drinking properly after a game or practice can make you more susceptible to injury and illness.
Sports drinks: not necessary for kids, but not necessarily evil: Studies have shown that kids will drink more if they're given fluid they like. Water is boring, and Gatorade, Powerade and AllSport come in all different colours and flavours.
Staying fit for credit: Kate Andrews High School in Coaldale, Alta., introduced a new hockey program this year, and the results have been better than expected.