U13 Hockey Parent Worried About Locker Room Talk: Trash Talk, Ref Complaints, and Team Drama

A parent of a U13C rec-league hockey player asks what’s normal vs. concerning in locker-room talk after hearing about teammates insulting each other, talking about fighting opponents, calling refs “garbage,” and general adolescent chatter. It’s a common youth-sports culture question that coaches and league leaders often have to address with clear standards and expectations.