It goes without saying that hockey provides kids an opportunity for physical fitness, as well as social development. No matter the game, playing, practicing, and working together are great ways to develop and reinforce skills central to these two elements.The players value both the physical fitness and the socialization, but they may value the social aspect more. It really helps when they are having a lot of fun while getting physically fit and learning life skills as well as hockey skills.The world of hockey has opened up immensely for females in the past decade, from minor levels all the way up through college, and the Olympics. There is even a professional Woman’s League. It is no longer a boys game.To learn more about girls hockey in Alberta please visit the following links:http://www.hockeyalberta.ca/www.girlshockeycalgary.comhttp://www.egha.ab.ca/