Hockey Dry Land Training - 3 Dry Land Tips to...
If you're serious about improving your game, hockey dry land training is an absolute essential. Dry land gives you an opportunity to train and condition yourself for in-game success, without the need for ice time. Here are three tips on how to utilize off-ice training to get maximum results when you hit the ice. 1) Integrate intervals into your conditioning where possible. Hockey isn't a sport where you put out the same amount of effort consistently over the course of an entire game. In hockey, you hit the ice for a hard shift at maximum capacity for 45 seconds to a minute, then head back to the bench to rest up for a couple minutes before repeating the process again. Hockey is literally[..]
Hockey Training In-Season Strength Circuit - No...
falls into either category, then I just hope they are on your opponent's team. Try this 20-minute in-season strength circuit. I train enough hockey players to know that it is tough to keep up with your off-ice training the way you did during the summer so here is your 20-Minute In-Season Strength Solution. For this one you do not need any equipment at all. Here is what to do: · Squat Jump x 15 · Right Side Plank x 30 seconds · Push Ups x 15 · Left Side Plank x 30 seconds · Jump Rope - alternating high knees x 30 seconds · Front Core Plank x 30 seconds · Repeat circuit as many times as you can in 15-minutes and then stretch your hip flexors[..]
Hockey Stick - Move The Puck Around
Hockey stick is the equipment using which hockey players move the puck or ball around till they pass it to their team mates or score a goal. Like in cricket, players play using the cricket bat, in hockey the hockey stick is the main tool used to control the movement of the puck and it is the one that is used to pull the puck out of the stick from the opponent. This hockey stick has a long handle so it can reach the ground and U shaped base which helps keep the puck within its arms and swing around as and when the player desires. Hockey is a sport played either on a field or on the ice, when it is played on the floor, it is with the help of a hockey bat whereas on ice it is the stick.[..]
My TV viewing is almost exclusively comprised of watching sporting events; golf, tennis, baseball, football, curling and hockey. I will not watch boxing or it's facsimile that I will not spend the time finding out what it's called, where they box, kick, maul and otherwise try to kill each other. I do not consider this as sports. This latter activity is exactly the gist of this article. The Americans call the game of baseball their national sport and I thoroughly agree. Competition is intense and it has the drama and suspense of the competing managers trying to out-think each other. What I love about the players is that it doesn't matter if it's the ninth inning of the World Series, when[..]
Should Hockey Keep the Fighting?
The NHL has allowed fighting pretty much since the league's inception. Now the NHL general managers are going to take a look at whether they should keep it or change the rules about fighting. Lets look at the positive and negatives of fighting in the NHL. One positive is that many fans enjoy watching the fights and it gets everyone riled up. In many games a goal is not scored every period so there is not a ton of action in between scores. Many hockey fans I talk to enjoy the fights and might not go to games or watch them if they were banned completely. Another positive is that it gives hockey a unique characteristic that other sports programs don't have. You can't see all out fights in[..]
Hockey Strength Training - Destroy the...
Strength training workouts for hockey players must include kettlebell training to gain a physical edge! By now you may have either heard of or seen the ancient kettlebell and understand that it is a hard hitting strength and conditioning device that has been around for over three centuries. This single device is as versatile as any one single piece of equipment can be. A great strength training drill that is the base lift to perform with the kettlebell is known as the swing. Read on to learn what this lift will do for your hockey game. Kettlebell Swings Like I said the kettlebell swing is the base strength endurance lift that you can perform with the kettlebell. The great thing about[..]
Buy a TV without worrying about high buy...
As technology advances Flat Panel TV Greatly in the production cost control, prices are constantly falling, flat-panel television has gradually into the ordinary homes. Meanwhile, in order to meet the needs of different consumer groups, flat-panel TV manufacturers will also introduce different price, different sizes and different properties of products, so consumers have more choices. Then we buy television time in what should do? As an ordinary consumer, the purchase of TV products that suit their natural hope is also highly cost-effective. To accomplish this, we would buy television time to fully take into account the actual needs of their own lives, such as the size of the living room[..]
Sport's Greatest Dynasty
If you happen to live in the New York area and someone mentions "Sport's Dynasty," you immediately think of the New York Yankees. What with nearly a century of championships averaging almost one every three years, it is hard to argue against the Bronx Bombers. But I'd like to advance the theory that during a 10 year span, from 1975-1984 the New York Islanders were as good a team as New York has ever seen in any sport. During that span this hockey team managed to do the following: - Come back from down 3 games to none in a Stanley Cup quarterfinal series to win the series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They were only the second team in all of sports to accomplish this. - Come back again[..]
Team Canada Hockey
What do you think of when someone mentions Canada? For most, Canada represents 2 key words: "cold", and "hockey". The Canadian Hockey team is split up into three teams: men's, women's, and juniors. All teams represent Canada in various international competitions throughout the course of the hockey season. With the love and passion for the sport of hockey in Canada, it is no surprise that in most cases the Canadian squad is one of the most talented in the World. Some analysts believe that Canada could put together two different squads in a competition and both would still be on the medal podium at the end of the day. The year 2010 could go down as a historic year for Team Canada and their[..]
The Boston Bruins Have Been Home to Some Great...
The Boston Bruins are among the great teams in hockey. As a result it is no surprise when people discover that a number of great players have come up through the franchise. They are a team that has years of history in the league. It has become almost unspoken that Hall of Fame and playing in Boston go hand in hand. It is a team that time and again has supplied players with what they need to perform at the Hall of Fame level. That consistent quality setting has also made for an endearing team among fans and a sought out home for many hockey professionals. The players that have come before the current ranks have set a solid level of performance. Among the past players are some of the truly[..]
3 Mental Skills That Will Take Your Hockey...
Hockey experts agree that 80% of hockey performance is mental and 20% is physical. We often focus all of our efforts towards building the physical side of the game, instead of taking the time to develop the mental game. And it is this lack of attention to the mental game that is preventing so many teams and players from taking their performance to the next level. Figuring out how to improve the mental side of the game presents a huge challenge to coaches, parents and players alike. To ensure that you and your players are 100% prepared for every game and the team can perform its best, you need to have mental performance strategies in place at the start of the season. The ability to stay[..]
How to get faster in hockey is a question every player should be asking themselves. Speed is king on the ice and it's the difference between good players and great players. Speed can give you the edge in getting around defensemen and make sure you get to loose pucks first. Some people think speed is natural and can't be trained, but they're wrong. Here are three great tips you can use to get faster and stay faster. Little changes in form can make big changes in speed. Ice skating, especially high performance skating for hockey, is an area where form is absolutely crucial, and a player with imperfect form, or worse, poor form, has no chance at reaching their potential when it comes to[..]
Re-read the title of this article; what is the most important word you see? Is it power or stamina? Nope. The key word in the title is simple. Understand right now that a 'simple' dryland training workout is not the same thing as an 'easy' dryland training workout. This workout is tough! The marketing gurus get mad at me when I tell athletes "this is going to be tough!" They tell me to say this will be a 'quick easy miracle cure for your hockey dryland training woes'. Well, if that is what you are looking for; the quick easy solution, keep on looking 'cause you won't find it here! This workout will be tough, but remember the goal is to make you a better hockey player, not just to make[..]
The Debate Of Fighting In The NHL
Fighting. It's one word that's sparking a debate among both NHL fans and many other people who aren't necessarily NHL fans. Some people want it left in the game, others want it banned. If you ask me, I would tell you out right that I want it kept in the game and the rules of penalties and suspensions of fighting left the way they are. There are enough penalties and suspensions about fighting already, and they are just fine the way they are now. If you change the rules on penalties and suspensions about fighting, or take out fighting all together, the game loses its appeal for fans. After all, fights create an atmosphere that makes the game fun. People want to see fights during[..]
The questionmarks for the Philadelphia Flyers entering their 40th season were supposed to be on defense. Upgrades on the back line, where the experts suggested the Flyers needed the most help, were sacrificed in favor of creating depth up front. Moves were made in the off season to improve both their team speed and scoring. However, four games into the season, the Flyers have scored only 11 goals, 8 of which have come from the line of Peter Forsberg, Mike Knuble and Simon Gagne, and coach Ken Hitchcock has decided it's time to shake things up. The first move is to break up his top line in an effort to create some parity among the forwards so, begining tonight in Buffalo, Hitchcock will[..]
Many dog owners fail to realize the significance and just how important it is for their pet to heed their call when commanded to do so. Failing to pay attention to the call of their owner can mean trouble. If your dog is active and fails to come when called, they may flee into traffic and get injured or struck by a car. Regrettably, there are uncaring dog owners who permit their dog to run free without having a leash. This is a very bad idea. A responsible owner will always have his or her dog on a leash. In truth, a good number of urban areas do require that a dog must be on a leash or their owner may pay fines. Once your dog is allowed to roam unattended and free, there is a good[..]
Rangers Come Up Strong After the Winter Break!
After going into the Winter Break on a strong note with a powerful win over the Tampa Bay Lighting the Rangers explode in period two with a four goal out burst and take a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. With Marian Gaboirk and Michael Del Zotto out of the line up someone had to step up for New York and Silver Medalist Ryan Callahan's name would be mentioned though out the night with his stat sheet reading two goals, six shots, and five hits. Putting up two goals he just missed a hat-trick in the final session as Dubinsky and Avery were the other two lamp lighters in the game. Rangers scored all their goals in period two and dropped them down like a hammer. After Callahan tied the game[..]
Shooting Better in Hockey - 3 Keys to Harder,...
Shooting is one of the skills that every great player ever to take the ice shares. Quite simply, to put the puck in the net, you need to shoot it, and the better you can shoot it, the more you're going to score. Yet many players don't specifically focus on improving their shot and just go about their careers without ever seriously thinking about how to improve their shot. If you're one of them, here are 3 simple ways you can improve your shot. Let the stick do some of the work... One of the key ways to improve your shot speed and accuracy is to realize that you want to be making the stick do a lot of the work. Especially with composite sticks, the structure of the stick means that when[..]
Although this post is focused on helping beginners, a lot of experienced players make these same mistakes. I'd love to pretend I'm not guilty of these offenses, but let's just say it doesn't hurt to have a friendly reminder. Keeping the Head Down Players who aren't used to the feeling of a puck on the end of their stick have a tendency to look down to make sure it's still there. While stick-handling is important, it's still secondary to being able to move the puck well. Think about it: the puck will always be the fastest moving and most maneuverable object on the ice. If a player's eyes are constantly checking on the puck he will miss what is happening around him. On the other hand, a[..]
Awesome Full-body Hockey Workout "Burpees", as they're referred to, are a great full-body workout for any level hockey player. You will work everything from your legs to your arms to your cardio, and each rep takes less than 5 seconds to do. Talk about your efficient workouts! The way to do a burpee is as follows: - Start out in a squat position with your hands on the floor in front of you. - Now quickly kick your feet back behind you so that you're in a full push-up position. - Don't go down and do the push-up (not yet at least - if you are more advanced at doing this, then try it - it adds a whole new element to the workout itself - trust me!) - Hold the position briefly before[..]
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2006 Stanley Cup Final Preview
Though the weather outside doesn't make you think about hockey, the Stanley Cup finals start tonight. The match-up must be a complete nightmare for Gary Bettman, the NHL's commissioner. Edmonton hasn't been a marquee team since Wayne Gretzky got traded to Los Angeles, and people don't exactly think of hockey when they hear North Carolina. The TV ratings will be dismal, though that's nothing new for the league. It will, however, be a good series. Both teams have absolutely insane fans that will be out of their minds, and they both play an exciting brand of hockey. I have lived in Calgary for most of my life, so writing about Edmonton is like a New Yorker praising the Red Sox, or a[..]
Rangers Vs Flyers - Game 7 of the Playoffs in...
One More Game! One More Win the Rangers do need! The Playoffs have started for the New York Rangers and they head into game seven against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday afternoon after an impressive 4-3 win at the Garden. A game seven yes because the loser of the game will most likely back their bags for an early summer vacation unless they get help from other teams, which I would say is highly unlikely. The Rangers started off the game against the Flyers with playoff jitters as Marc Staal would turn the puck over on an attempted pass up the middle early in the game that Flyers Captain Mike Richards would jump on and sail by Hendrik Lundqvist for a 1-0 lead only forty seconds into the[..]
Hockey Workouts That Will Get You in Shape - FAST
With training camp and the start of the season just a few short weeks away, players still have time to develop the "first line fitness" they need to boost their on-ice hockey performance. If you are going to be a great hockey player, you have to possess extraordinary skills and amazing game-sense. But you must also develop the fitness to be able to consistently showcase those skills in every practice and in every game all season long. You could have the best one-on-one moves in the world, but if you are struggling to get down the ice at the end of your shifts, your effectiveness will be limited. If you have "fourth-line fitness", your "first-line skills" will only get you so far.[..]
Hockey Workout For Quick Footwork and Agility
Generally speaking, your hockey workout routine should consist of year-round off-ice strength and conditioning if you want to maintain a higher level of performance on the rink year-in and year-out. The most effective workout plan is a balance of strength training, plyometrics, and speed and agility drills. If you do all of these, you will find an increase in your skating speed, better strength along the boards, and greater endurance during shifts. A great workout that will help to better your footwork, agility and all-around explosiveness is jump rope. This exercise gets your hip flexors fired up and also helps to build up your on-shift stamina, too. There are a ton of jump rope styles,[..]
Lead by Energizing Others - Not by Yelling at...
While leaders should always be willing to get in and get their hands dirty, they're not always looked up to if they're barking commands at those they work with. It's common to find that at work you've got those who lead by example and encouragement, and you've got those who are destined to make your life at work a living hell. So how do you change the working environment to encourage someone to liberate themselves from the authoritarian role? I mean, some of these guys would have been working in their jobs for years and have "earned" their authority. But just remember, authority does not mean "bigger than you" type attitude. Being an authority on a subject is simply meaning you're able,[..]
Hockey Drills - Off Ice Fitness and Skating...
Hockey drills aren't something that you have to leave behind when you step off the ice. There are plenty of ways that players serious about improving their game can work themselves off of the ice to simulate on ice situations, and to make gains in the areas that really matter during games. Here are some great drills you can do off-ice to make your a more dominant player when you hit the rink. Interval Running Interval running (or stationary biking) is a great dryland exercise because it'll improve your speed and quickness, and also help condition you for games. You can do ladder drills where you change the duration of work and rest as you go, or you can do set period intervals. A great[..]