Creating a
welcoming
hockey
culture.
FACEOFF
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Q&A: PUCK
HUNGRY HUSKY
Mound native Emma Polusny is a game-
stealing goaltender for St. Cloud State.
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 9 | M H J ON L I N E . C O M
O N T H E C O V E R :
Dylan Samberg and Co.
are paving the way in
Duluth hockey.
Photo by NCHC
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DULUTH
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From outdoor rinks to Amsoil,
success grows in Duluth
+ RUSSO:
'MINNESOTA NICE'
NICK SEELER
+ STATE OF HOCKEY
SPOTLIGHT:
BUFFALO
+ STEVE THOMPSON'S
TIPS FOR GOALIES
+ F OR D?
JOEY PIERCE
PLAYS BOTH
PLUS
MINNESOTA HOCKEY
CORPORATE PARTNERS
The following organizations have generously supported
amateur hockey in Minnesota. Please consider their
support next time you make a purchase.
Volume 21, Number 2
DECEMBER
Hockey mom Meredith Lang's call to action.
04 / GOALS & ASSISTS
Snapshots from around the
State of Hockey.
10 / GOALTENDER TIPS:
PLAYING THE PUCK
Developing confident puck-handlers
with ADM Manager of Goaltending
Steve Thompson.
12 / STATE OF HOCKEY
SPOTLIGHT: BUFFALO
Get to know one of the state's thriving
hockey associations..
16 / THE DULUTH WAY
The trickledown effect of success,
culture and community.
20 / THE HYBRID
Hermantown's Joey Pierce proves
sticking to one position isn't necessary.
24 / PARENT TRAPS
How parents of elite players can navigate
pressure and make good decisions.
28 / RUSSO'S RANTS:
THE EAGLE HAS LANDED
Nick Seeler on family, his mentor Oly,
and the boys from Eden Prairie.
SOUND OFF: DIVERSITY ON ICE
