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DEPARTMENTS O N T H E C O V E R Nick Robone, an assistant coach with the UNLV Rebels, is the epitome of Vegas Strong after overcoming tragedy in his hometown. // PHOTO BY Issac Brekken FEATURES FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT CREATING NEW BREED OF U.S. DEFENSEMEN JANUARY 2019 $3.95 USA HOCKEY CREATES GOLDEN PIPELINE WITH WOMEN'S U-18 PROGRAM VEGAS STRONG After Overcoming Tragedy In His Hometown Of Las Vegas, UNLV Hockey Coach Nick Robone Returns To The Game With Some Lofty Goals In Mind 24 / New Breed Of Blueliner A Growing Emphasis On The Offensive Side Of The Game Is Ushering In A New Generation Of Talented U.S. Defensemen 26 / Back To The Future A New Wave Of U.S. Defensemen Could Bring Back Offensive Explosion Of Yesteryear 28 / The Next Wave USA Hockey Has Created A Golden Pipeline With Its U-18 Women's Program 32 / One Door Closes, Another One Opens After An Injury Ended Blake Geoffrion's Playing Career, He Found Another Way To Stay In The Game 34 / Half-Ice, Full Flight New Trend Taking Root In The Pacific Northwest Looks To Spread Nationwide 36 / Ditching The Dump In New Way Of Thinking Shows That Holding Onto The Puck Can Lead To More Scoring Chances PHOTO BY Issac Brekken J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9 V O L . 4 3 // N O. 1 VEGAS STRONG After Overcoming Tragedy In His Hometown Of Las Vegas, UNLV Hockey Coach Nick Robone Returns To The Game With Some Lofty Goals In Mind 20 07 / Off The Draw • Study Supports The Benefits Of Being A Multi- Sport Athlete • Father Of U.S. Coaching Program Left Mark On The Game • Exchange Program A Win- Win For International Rivals 13 / Behind The Glass Ice Time Woes Can Leave Parents Hot Under The Collar 14 / Off Wing How To Get The Most Out Of Every Practice 16 / Between The Pipes 18 / Hot Products 38 / Slaps Gallery 40 / Rink Rat Sydney Brodt of the U.S. Women's National Team "Jumping into the rush as you come out of your own end is a special talent and skill that a lot of young players are being taught." –UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN HEAD COACH TONY GRANATO TALKING ABOUT THE NEW BREED OF U.S. DEFENSEMEN / Page 24 2 // JANUARY 2019 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM