How about this... Parents who have never played hockey do me a favor. Go get some equipment and enroll in an adult learn to play program. I GUARANTEE you will never try and instruct your little bender (I mean that lovingly) on how to do -or what to do- EVER AGAIN. This sport is without a doubt the most difficult sport to play. Throw in the speed of the game as kids get older and quite frankly someone who has never played needs to shut up, and enjoy your little guy (or gal) having fun out there. Go ahead and try and play the game without seriously physically injuring yourself or your ego. Its okay to have an opinion but please never forget that you simply don't know, because you have never done. Its that simple.

Enjoy your kid playing the game, it goes by, all to fast.

I have more experience than anyone on this board. I have been playing professional hockey since 94 and can not believe how many experts are on here!!! When Sega Genesis offered NHL 94, I immediately made the jump from pond hockey stud to NHL SuperStar! Today I am nationally ranked on NHL 17 and could coach any team in youth hockey, but would prefer not to skate.. In short, I do better yelling from the bench. I can't figure out why my sons coach refuses to listen to me.

Signed,I

Jeremy Roenick

#makeGretzkybleed

Hi...I have money, my kid is a little better than average....I am now an expert in hockey I have never been around a meaningful coach or played for anything significant outside town C hockey yet I know better than those who have...I am an EHF dad

Hi...I have money, my kid is a little better than average....I am now an expert in hockey I have never been around a meaningful coach or played for anything significant outside town C hockey yet I know better than those who have...I am an EHF dad

ummmm, you're probably more like a meathead coach who continues to dream of his rock star days in high school and vents his insecurities on the dboard. Rock on coach! You're wicked awesome.

Geez Mom, why so mad?

Geez Mom, why so mad?