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In this day and age when every kid wants to be the next Alexander Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby it stands to reason that Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins jerseys are flying off the shelves. However, even though the demand for current NHL sweaters is high, the market for vintage hockey jerseys is just as hot. Whether it is an oldtimer who likes to remember the glory days of the NHL, or a youngster who wants to wear something a little different than his friends hockey sweaters from defunct NHL teams are surprisingly popular. A team like the Hartford Whalers, who truth be told, was one of the doormats of the league during its relatively brief NHL tenure, probably never sold much of[..]

The long anticipated USA vs. Canada Mens Ice hockey game has finally arrived at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games and it is sure to live up to the hype. This game is sure to be exciting, because USA and Canada have had one of the biggest rivalries in Olympic Ice hockey history. Both of these teams have their fair share of NHL players. It can be said that Team Canada is a stronger overall team however Team USA definitely has star power. Some of the main members of the Team USA Ice hockey team are Nhl'ers Zach Parise and Patrick Kane. Goaltender Ryan Miller is one of the best the NHL has to offer and he will be doing everything he can to make sure that Team Canada doesn't have it's[..]

The hockey sweater, or hockey jersey as it is called today, has a rich history. The National Hockey league has its beginnings in the 1910's. The league opened up with just four teams at the start: The Montreal Canadiens, the Montreal Wanderers, the Ottawa Senators, and the Toronto Arenas. Each of these teams adorned themselves with what they called hockey sweaters which helped not only to distinguish the players on the ice but also to provide insight into the communities the teams were coming from. Sweaters originally had to be warm. Before large grand stand arenas and incredibly advanced ice technology, hockey was mostly played outdoors on ponds or other frozen water areas. The term[..]

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I'm sure by now, you have heard about the head injury to Tomas Vokoun. If you haven't, the head injury was from a slash to the head from Keith Ballard (one of his own teammates). In case you didn't hear what happened, I'll break it down for you. If you want to see the hit, you can check it out on YouTube. They ended up taking him out on a stretcher. I know that Ballard was frustrated by giving up a goal, and swinging your stick against the post is something that a lot of players do. However, he does have to be more careful. This is a fluke injury, and obviously and accident, but the accident was the fault of Ballard. Personally, I'm not even a Panther's fan, and I was still a little[..]

Since the creation and foundation of Hockey, this sport has crossed from Canada-the birthplace of the sport and across the pond to Europe and back to the United States. As far as competition at the worldwide level, the international men's ice hockey world championships are highly regarded by Europeans and less regarded by American citizens because it coincides at the same time the Stanley cup playoffs happen. Regrettably, Canada, United States, and other countries with a huge concentration of NHL players haven't always been able to round their best because many top players are playing for the Stanley cup trophy. For years professionals were barred from playing at the international level,[..]

It is no surprise that flexibility training for hockey goalies is a key component of success. Although there is a difference in the natural or genetic flexibility that goalies have, every individual can improve to varying degrees their current ability. I just finished reading a really interesting journal article where the researchers looked at the "Effect of Intermittent Stretching Following a 4-Week Static Stretching Protocol." Yes, those are the types of titles the articles I rely on to help build my training systems have - sad isn't it? Back to the topic at hand; in the study they had all individuals stretch their hamstrings daily for four weeks. They used a standing hamstring stretch[..]

The single largest sporting event in the world kicks off on Friday. Countries stop wars for it. Churches, Synagogues, temples and mosques devote entire services to it in many countries. Shops close. Countries come to complete standstills. It's the World Cup, a competition we see just once every 4 years. An event that is so sacred in most countries, players and families alike devote their entire lives to playing in it or seeing a loved one get the chance. "I have waited my whole life for this month" German Forward Michael Ballack said after training Wednesday. "People devote their entire lives for just one chance to play in such an amazing event." The fanfare and celebrations continue[..]

Getting any exercise done while watching kids can be challenging, but sometimes managing it can be the only way to stay fit. The specifics differ depending on age, and of course may be helped if your health club has child care, although they won't watch my nine year old and he wouldn't stand for it either! With toddlers it's often not too hard. They tend to sleep a lot, and might happily sleep in their playpen while you put on that exercise DVD or happily sit in a bike seat or a jogging stroller for a while. I found these options to work well up to age 4 or 5 with my kids but your mileage may vary. Older kids can sometimes be incorporated into your exercise routine; or rather you can be[..]

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Dodge Ball has been around for many years it is played mostly in physical education class but there are also leagues popping up all over the place.  While adult league can get away with being rough it is a good idea to play as safe as possible in physical education class. Basic Play: There are 4-10 players per a team/side.  The dodge balls are placed on the center line at the start of the game and the players start at the back line.  The number of balls depends on the number of players in the game.  You can have enough balls for each player or a couple less to make it interesting.  The ref of the game yells dodge ball and the players run to the center line to collect the balls. [..]

Since the invention of ice skates people have come up with many different uses for them. People skate for leisure, as a profession and for sporting events. One of the most popular sports that require putting on a pair of ice skates is hockey. Although this is a sport that isn't for the faint - hearted it has become popular all over the world especially in the USA. Many years ago ice hockey could only be enjoyed in very cold climates or during the winter months. However, since indoor artificial ice rinks were introduced people can now get their ice skates out anywhere in the world at any time during the year. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why it has become such a popular sport as[..]

The ice hockey season is about to be over. Summer is coming. While everyone is busy with the culmination of the season, it is sometimes difficult, in the heat of the times, to keep in mind that the off season is looming by. The off season used to be a time for rest. From the top pros to kids taking their first hockey strides, everyone went on holiday as far from the ice as possible, counting on the preseason training camp to get them back into shape before the season restarts. They say it was the 1972 Summit Series that changed it all. International ice hockey taught North Americans the importance of maintaining your shape in the off season as well. With the influx of international[..]

How does a hockey player nowadays make the NHL (National Hockey League)? This is a very important question as hockey players are entering the NHL at such a young age in this 21st century. In other words, how does a hockey player rise above the rest? The answer is actually quite simple. The better hockey player: - Learns faster - Trains smarter - Improves tremendously each year - Trains to improve as quick as he can - Is more competitive and wants to win more than anyone else - Loves the game and is willing to do what it takes to be great - Studies the best players in the world - Is exposed to proper training equipment - Is passionate about the game and continually wants to learn more[..]

This article is continued from "3 Tips That Will Help You Score More Goals in Ice Hockey - Part One". Assuming that you have set your hockey goals for the season, here are three easy tips you can implement to score more frequently: 1. Shoot the puck every time you get a chance. Just look at the statistics for hockey's greatest goal scorer. These guys are often the guys that have the most shoots on goal every season. They know that you have to shoot the puck often in order to score and the chance doesn't have to be that good. Simply fire that puck as often as you can. Wayne Gretzky once said: "You miss 100% of the shots you never take." Think about how true that is. You will probably be[..]

Hockey dryland training is so important that no player wanting to reach their potential can afford to ignore it. The fact is that there simply aren't enough hours on the ice for the vast majority of players to get the work in they need to reach their maximum potential. Here are three great tips on how to use dryland training to maximize your on-ice performance. 1) Use intervals to approximate shifts When you play hockey, you don't exert the a constant amount of energy over the entire game. In hockey you hit the ice for 45 seconds to a minute, then head back to the bench for a rest. Consider structuring some of your running and dry land like this, doing a minute of intense work[..]

Many players and teams are starting to get the message that off-ice warm-ups are never optional. Players must prepare the muscles they use to skate, shoot and save before every ice session if they want to guarantee that they feel and perform their best. While most players do some kind of off-ice warm-up, many of them are not getting the maximum benefit from their pre-ice routine. Most start the warm-up with a few minutes of jogging and then finish with some quick stretches. The whole routine is usually over in less than 5 minutes - and that just isn't enough time to get ready to perform your best. To ensure that you come flying out of the gate in the first period, you must complete an[..]

Off-ice training is a staple of every single successful hockey player on the planet, yet so many players completely ignore their off-ice workouts and in the process never meet their full potential on the ice. Speed and power are the dominant aspects of hockey, and every elite pro has them in spades. These can only be gained through off-ice workouts, and every single player looking to take their game to the next level needs to be working on them. Here are some tips you can follow to maximize your off-ice training for the biggest on-ice gains. Focus on power in your weight training Power is basically how fast you can produce a motion, so when you do your weight training, you want to focus[..]

A hockey training program is an essential for any player looking to improve their game. General workouts will help, but the best results will be reached by doing hockey specific training, both in the gym and during dry land training. Here are the three crucial aspects of any good hockey training program. 1) Hockey cardio training Cardio can be done either in the gym or outdoors during dry land training, and it's of the utmost importance. An important consideration when doing cardio for hockey is that hockey isn't a game of consistent moderate output. In hockey you don't work at 60% for an entire game, you work in intervals of 100% and rest. Hockey is all about intervals, so consider[..]

Speed training drills are one of the absolute most important things that hockey players can focus on. Speed, along with power and agility, is one of the cornerstones of what makes a great hockey player, yet so many players simply ignore speed specific training. In this article we'll look at exactly what you can do to train yourself to be faster and more explosive on the ice. On-Ice Speed Training On ice training is a great place to train for speed using certain drills to help maximize speed and acceleration. When doing your on ice speed training remember, that form and technique are the two places to focus on. Small changes in your form can have huge impacts on your overall speed, which[..]

A lot of people who aren't familiar with ice hockey nets may think that a net is a net. Any parent who's ever looking into buying one for their son or daughter though knows that this simply isn't true. Ice hockey nets come in multiple variations, and it's important to consider two major factors when picking a net for your son or daughter to practice on at home. Construction: This is the first major factor that needs to be considered when buying a net. Hockey nets are traditionally made of one of two materials, PVC plastic, or steel. PVC plastic nets are cheaper and lighter, while steel nets are more expensive and heavier, but also much more durable. A steel net is best because it is[..]

Most youth hockey programs get 1-2 hours a week for off-ice training. In the last two articles I've gone over dynamic warm-ups and core training, the most important two forms of training that every hockey player should be doing. Taken together, the warm-up and core training generally takes the first 15 minutes of each session. That doesn't leave much time for everything else. This makes it that much more important that hockey players don't waste their time with garbage training. While speed, agility, and quickness training and conditioning are generally viewed as separate entities, they can be combined in the interest of saving time. The key is to really understand the demands of[..]

A basketball player should eat healthy not just for the game but for his overall health. But since the sport burns a lot of energy, players should eat more foods that contain the right nutrients that will give him the energy to sustain his fuel requirement - but still balanced to attain optimum use. There are 2 basic food groups that a basketball player should eat: protein and carbohydrates. Proteins - are the building blocks of the body which is responsible for paving the increase of strength and muscle mass through exercise. Protein is found in fish, eggs, dairy products, milk, and meat. There are also kinds of vegetables that are rich in protein. These are leguminous plants or plants[..]

Hockey is one of the most popular sports in Canada and the United States both as a spectator and participant sport. Hockey tournaments range in suitability for all ages and levels from youngsters all the way through to adult professionals. There are also the women's teams and some veteran teams too. The largest and best known league is the National Hockey League. This is the major professional league and covers Canada and the United States. It comprises 30 teams and is the most highly respected league in the world of hockey. During the course of the season there are a variety of tournaments. The team that finishes at the top of the league will be the winner of the Presidents Trophy.[..]

Americans have always been enamored with labels when it comes to sports. Nicknames are popular for individual players, groups of players and teams. And until NASCAR crashed the party and Tiger Woods made golf a rising phenomenon, the world of professional sports was usually boiled down to the "Big Four." Football, Baseball, Basketball and Hockey were the dominant forces when it came to popularity, patronage and participation. However, the evolution of the sports landscape, along with fans' tastes, has made the label "Big Four" irrelevant. Not only is the number no longer important, but membership in the club has changed as well. And it seems, in recent years, that the odd sport out has[..]

March can be a very troubling month for hockey fans. It's this time of year that roughly 1/4 of fans are placed in the unfair position of outwardly cheering for their team to win, while inwardly, (almost subconsciously) almost hoping they lose. This irks me. And I hate being irked. Especially in March. So why do we tolerate this? Or the better question may be: Why do we continue to reward failure? If you haven't deciphered what I'm talking about yet, let me explain. I don't want you to be irked. If you look at the standings, there are 12 teams still in the playoff hunt that still have an equally good chance of winning the draft lottery. Just like management must decide at the trade[..]

If you are looking for a way to gain more power, create more speed, and experience maximum agility or just to truly be certain that your getting the most out of your skates, than consider having your skate blades aligned. Being a specialty skates store, we have developed and pioneered many unique systems for enhancing the performance of our clients skates. One of the many things we have done is developed and refined the concept of "aligning skate blades" However, even after more than twenty years and many thousands of 'blade alignments' we are still often asked "what the heck is a blade alignment?" The simplest definition of a skate blade alignment is; the positioning of a skate blade[..]

Imagine a ball hit so hard it is coming toward you at a speed of 110 miles per hour! The ball is moving so fast you can hardly see it. Your job is to get under this flash of white and pass it accurately to the proper teammate. He, in turn, then passes the ball up to a spiker who jumps high in the air and smashes this moving ball with tremendous speed over the net and into your opponents' court. This is volleyball as played by some of the greatest athletes in the world today. The game is played in more than sixty countries and by more than fifty million people each year. In countries such as France, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Russia, Japan, Mexico, and Brazil, championship matches draw[..]

Dr. James Naismith is known world-wide as the inventor of basketball. He was born in 1861 in Ramsay township, near Almonte, Ontario, Canada. The concept of basketball was born out of his early school days when he played a simple game known as duck-on-a-rock outside his schoolhouse. The game involved attempting to knock a "duck" off the top of a large rock by tossing another rock at it. This is the beginning of a brief history of basketball as we know it. Naismith served as at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA in 1891, and this is where the sport of basketball was born. Naismith was faced with the challenge of finding a sport that was suitable for play inside[..]

The question of how to skate faster is one that should be on the mind of every hockey player, regardless of how good they already are. Speed is dominant in hockey, and you can get faster. Here are three tips that will have you skating faster in no time. 1) Optimize your stride for speed. Skating is a finicky thing. Slight imperfections in stride can make a huge difference in your results. When you skate, avoid short choppy strides. Only the first few strides should be quick to get you up to top speed. Then focus on long, powerful strides. Try to keep the entire length of the blade on the ice when you push. 2) Don't move your arms from side to side. This is a simple step to take, but a[..]

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Hockey is a highly competitive and challenging game. Hockey lovers consider hockey players as genuine heroes. The professional life of hockey players is very demanding. They have to perform extremely well even under pressure. They have to work irregular hours and must be able to follow instructions from coaches and managers. Hockey players should be physically and mentally fit for the sport and possess special skills needed for the game. Moreover, a lot of traveling is involved in his career. Injuries are common in the hockey players' lives. Many players have injuries caused by player contact, falls, and contact with a puck or high stick. Some of the most well known hockey players are[..]

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Man has always tried to explore the vast and mysterious watery depths in various ways. Diving first appeared 5000 thousand years ago and it had major role in hunting, as well as military and recreational applications. Diving by holding the breath was something taught from early childhood. Divers had their legs bound with ropes and attached to stones and many could reach depths of 31 meters. Generally and the most importantly, the problem with diving was the inability to breathe under water. In the lack of artificial materials for diving suits, which would make efficient protection for divers, natural ones like leather and wood were used, and later glass and various metals. At the end of[..]

Hockey training programs are something every teen and pre-teen player looking to meet their full potential should be taking part in. You don't need an expensive gym membership or a high-priced home gym to train, only the desire to improve, but what you do need is knowledge of how to pick the right training program, because the wrong program could actually hinder a young players progress. Here are some tips for picking the right off-ice training program. Consider the age of the player carefully: The difference in body development over the small window between the ages of 12 and 15 can be absolutely huge. Naturally, this means that depending on the player's age, the workout routine they[..]

Training for hockey can be more difficult than some other sports. Hockey is a game played on a surface unlike any other. And accessing ice for hockey training can be difficult, with ice rental often costing at least $100 an hour. This means it's extremely important that hockey players be diligent in their off-ice training, and look for ways to maximize their improvements to help ensure their on-ice game is at its peak. Here are three great training aids to help you reach that goal. 1) The Swiss ball - If you don't have one yet, run to the store as fast as you can. This is such a simple aid, but so many players either don't have one at home, or don't utilize one when they go to the[..]