Every player who has ever skated at the Minnesota High School Hockey State Tournament at Grand Casino Arena (formerly the Xcel Energy Center) started the same way. Nervous, jersey on, waiting to hear their name called after tryouts. The state … Read More
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What USA Olympic Gold Teaches Us About Youth Hockey Development
Youth hockey player evaluation doesn’t get a bigger proof point than this. On February 22, 2026, Jack Hughes slid a wrist shot past Jordan Binnington just 1:41 into overtime — and for the first time since the 1980 Miracle on … Read More
How USA’s NTDP Developed the 2026 Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Team
The USA Hockey NTDP Olympics story became impossible to ignore on February 22, 2026. When Team USA beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win Olympic gold, it meant more than a title. It showcased nearly 30 years of intentional player development through … Read More
8 Skills to Practice Before Minor Hockey Tryouts
Hockey tryouts are nerve-wracking — for players and parents alike. But here’s the thing: anxiety shrinks when preparation grows. If your child spends the off-season working on the right skills, they’ll step onto the ice at evaluations feeling confident, ready, … Read More
8 Most Common Hockey Evaluation Criteria
When evaluating players for your hockey program, having a systematic approach is crucial for identifying the right talent and building successful teams. Based on over 12 million evaluations in TeamGenius, these are the eight most common criteria coaches use to … Read More
Hockey Alberta and TeamGenius Announce Player Evaluation Technology Partnership
Providing associations across Alberta an easy way to manage tryouts, player evaluations, and development Red Deer, AB (July 7th, 2021) – Hockey Alberta and TeamGenius, the leading hockey player evaluation app based out of Minneapolis, MN, have entered into a … Read More
How to Run a Minor Hockey Tryout in 2021
While the goal of hockey tryouts might be simple – to form a team – getting there requires a lot of planning and organization. Without a plan in place, minor hockey evaluations can be chaotic. It can result in long … Read More
How to Create a Hockey Player Development Plan
When youth hockey players enter your association, they — and their parents — are entrusting your program and its coaches to develop their skills so they can eventually progress to high school, college, or maybe even professional teams. To ensure … Read More
Ontario Minor Hockey Association and TeamGenius Announce Innovative Player Evaluation Technology Partnership
Providing associations across Ontario an easy way to manage evaluations, tiering, and player development. Richmond Hill, ON (September 14th, 2020) – The Ontario Minor Hockey Association and TeamGenius, the leading hockey player evaluation platform based out of Minneapolis, MN, have … Read More
The A.R.T of a Great Hockey Tryout – Webinar Recap
As hockey season nears, your youth hockey association is likely trying to figure out what tryouts and team formation might look like this year during the COVID-19 outbreak. We gathered experts to address concerns your organization may have and share … Read More