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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE Getty Images O N T H E C O V E R Alex Tuch Is Loving Life As He Returns Home To Western New York To Play For The NHL Team He Grew Up Cheering For. // PHOTO BY Getty Images 22 / KK Is A-OK International Experience Helps Caroline Harvey Take Her Game To Another Level 28 / Seatless In Seattle A Record Crowd Packs Climate Pledge Arena To Show Their Support For The U.S. And Women's Hockey TUCH AND ROLL Western New York Native Alex Tuch Enjoys Happy Homecoming In Buffalo 24 DEPARTMENTS 6 / Off The Draw • Phil Kessel Surpasses Two Milestones On The Same Night • Try Hockey For Free Continues To Reach New Heights • Officiating Initiative Helps Former Players Prepare For Next Shift 17 / Behind the Pipes Lift The Mask Campaign Continues To Help Goalies Deal With Their Mental Health 18 / Behind The Glass Hockey Mom Column: Keeping Emotions In Check The Key To On-Ice Success 20 / In The Corners Black Hockey Team Changing The Complexion Of The Game 40 / Ask Dr. Hockey Getting The Right Fit From Your Skates 42 / Minnesota Legend Steve Jensen 46 / Game Page 47 / Hot Products Guide 50 / Slaps Gallery 52 / Rink Rat Shane Pinto of the Ottawa Senators 2 // JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 $3.95 Badger Freshman Finds Success On College Ice Study Takes Aim At Keeping Stripes Safe College Hockey Traditions Never Go Out Of Style ROLL TUCH Western New York Native Alex Tuch Enjoys Happy Homecoming In Buffalo LL and FEATURES 32 / Team Spirit College Hockey Traditions Add To The Fun Of Cheering On The Home Team 36 / Cash for Goals Rewarding Players For Individual Achievements Can Undermine The Team Concept 38 / Rock 'n' Rupp Cleveland Native A Hit Maker On The Ice And In Front Of The Camera – MIKE RUPP // Page 38 "Growing up in Cleveland I really didn't know if anyone was better than me. The USA Hockey program introduced me to other places and players in the U.S. and Europe." J A N . / F E B . 2 0 2 3 V O L . 47 // N O. 1 p Alex Tuch feels right at home on the ice and in the locker room as a member of the Buffalo Sabres, the team he grew up rooting for in Western New York.