My name is Ben Ritter and I have been fully immersed in the hockey world since I was 5 years old. Now at 18, I look back at it as the best aspect of my life thus far, but it came with tough coaches, switching teams, tournaments every weekend, long drives to practice, and eventually moving away from home at the age of 16. Growing up living, sleeping, and breathing hockey, there was never an opportunity to share experiences or look for guidance online in blog-style fashion. Here, I look to share my career on a personal level to add value to the hectic youth hockey careers of players and parents alike and provide insight on the state of today’s game, how to handle difficult situations, and how I’ve been improving my game during the COVID-19 crisis. Drop by, leave a comment, and I look forward to interacting with everyone personally on this forum!