Caroline Skoog

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  NSC Campus

  Photos: Wonder on ice at the Spring Ice Show

  The National Sports Center Figure Skating School held its annual Spring Ice Show at the Super Rink...

  Caroline Skoog May 3, 2022
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  Lifestyle

  Athletes and the environment: adapting play to conditions of climate change

  It’s no secret that athletes are uniquely dependent on the environment around them. Players experience environmental conditions...

  Caroline Skoog April 25, 2022
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  Officials

  Love of the game means love for officials, too.

  There’s no point in sugarcoating it: we have a behavior problem in the culture of youth sports....

  Caroline Skoog April 14, 2022
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  Cleats

  Photos: 2022 Boys’ College Showcase

  The Boys’ College Showcase last weekend featured teams from Montana, South Dakota, and Wisconsin— in addition to...

  Caroline Skoog April 12, 2022
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  Skates

  Meet the Icons: Winny Brodt-Brown reflects on the first ever All-American Girls Hockey Tournament

  We’re spotlighting a homegrown ice-icon each month to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the All-American Girls Hockey...

  Caroline Skoog April 7, 2022
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  MASC

  Transforming the game: a conversation with Phill Drobnick, Director of Coaching for USA Curling

  We had the opportunity to sit down with Team USA’s head national coach, director of coaching at...

  Caroline Skoog March 30, 2022
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  Lifestyle

  NSC Cookbook: Brad Beal’s Protein Packed Smoothie

  With soccer season right around the corner, maximizing your training is high priority. If you’re looking for...

  Caroline Skoog March 22, 2022
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  NSC Campus

  Photos: After 2 year hiatus, The Rush hockey festival delivers top-shelf Presidents’ Day

  The Rush youth hockey festival returned to the Super Rink last Monday, bringing in 38 teams for...

  Caroline Skoog February 24, 2022
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  USA CUP

  Photos: High energy at first USA CUP Qualifier in Texas

  The first ever USA CUP Qualifier event kicked off at the Round Rock Multipurpose in Round Rock,...

  Caroline Skoog February 17, 2022
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  Photos

  Photos: Frosty Blades 2022 brightens up the Super Rink

  The NSC Skating School hosted its 22nd annual Frosty Blades Figure Skating Competition February 4-6 at the...

  Caroline Skoog February 9, 2022
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  Opinion

  Title IX at 50: onward and upward for women’s sports

  Last Wednesday marked the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day. As we celebrate the...

  Caroline Skoog February 4, 2022
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  Entertainment

  3 lessons from “Miracle” to warm up for Hockey Day MN

  As the state gears up for Hockey Day Minnesota this weekend, I decided to psych myself up...

  Caroline Skoog January 20, 2022
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  NSC Campus

  Adult hockey tournaments are full steam ahead

  In the land of 10,000 lakes, hockey ranks as the second most abundant resource. Skating is as...

  Caroline Skoog January 10, 2022
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  Cleats

  5v5 Holiday Classic Spreads Joy at NSC

  The NSC’s annual 5v5 Holiday Classic tournament filled the Sports Hall with festive energy in the final...

  Caroline Skoog January 5, 2022
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  NSC Campus

  Herb Brooks Holiday Classic rounds out 2021 with a barn burner

  High school hockey teams from all parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin gathered between the Christmas and New...

  Caroline Skoog January 4, 2022
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  Cleats

  From childhood job to the MLS Cup: Fotis Bazakos reflects on referee journey

      Last month, the New York City FC won the MLS Cup title against the Portland...

  Caroline Skoog January 3, 2022