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By Ken Martel, ADM Technical Director

A: USA Hockey uses the 4-ounce blue puck at 8U in order to allow these young players to develop proper technique in passing, shooting and stickhandling.

At this age, teaching proper technique through the use of age-appropriate equipment is critical to skill development. Lighter-weight blue pucks, along with the correct stick, help players build confidence and avoid frustration by being able to lift the puck, score goals, complete firm tape-to-tape passes, etc. The blue puck allows players to perform basic puck control skills through a proper range of motion.

One of the highlights for any young hockey player is learning to lift the puck when shooting. With the heavier black puck, young players tend to try and flip it so that it will rise off the ice. This circumvents learning the correct shooting technique. The blue puck is at a weight that encourages good shooting technique while allowing the player to successfully raise it off the ice.

2025 Spring League
Compuware House Hockey

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6U: (Birth Year 2019/2020) $375

- Head Coach: Ryan O'Dowd

- All practices will be shared ice

- All cross-ice hockey games following USA Hockey standards

- USA Hockey’s American Development Model based practices

- A jersey is provided

8U: (Birth Year 2017/2018) $375

- Head Coach Michael Maurer maurerm3@gmail.com

- Games will be half-ice following USA Hockey standards

- All practices will be shared ice

- USA Hockey’s American Development Model based practices

- A jersey is provided

10U: (Birth Year 2015/2016) $475

- Head Coach Ryan McCabe

- Maximum of 15 skaters and 2 goalies

- jersey is provided

12U: (Birth Year 2013/2014) $575

- Head Coach Jason Knurek

- Maximum of 15 skaters and 2 goalies

- jersey is provided

If you have any questions please contact Jacque Lupinacci at 734-453-6400 x339 or jacque.lupinacci@usahockey.org

Contact the main office at USA Hockey Arena Office at 734-453-6400