Welcome. I’m Heather and here’s my hockey manager blog.

My alarm went off at 5:45 am for an optional practice at our home rink. My son slept in his hockey unders. Not once during the regular season did I ever get up this early. Well, except when we went to the airport to try and fly out of Nashville at the end of tournament weekend in a snowstorm. That’s another post.

Hi, I’m Heather. I am a hockey mom, hockey manager, hockey player. And I do want to be clear. My kid is awesome and is in no way going to play pro (or even college) hockey. But we are a hockey family.

I believe in the amazing lessons that sports teach our kids. It can also be rough on everyone. My son is a PeeWee (12U) and all that comes with middle school kids and their developing social skills.

I’ve started this site as a way to share the knowledge I’ve picked up at the rink. I’ve been frustrated by the lack of good info out there on how to make this work. That somehow, you just have to KNOW. This is me helping you know.

Welcome to the rink! I’m sure you’ll be the Manager of the Year for your team (if they talk you into it. . .😉)