Warming up before a game or practice is vital to ensure optimal performance as well as to avoid injury. There are three main components to a hockey warm up; Cardio, game related drills, and stretching. The cardio portion of the workout includes light to medium skating. Moderate cardio increases the blood flow to our muscles, [...]

The post game meal is just as important as the pre-game meal. After an intense workout, we need to replenish our body’s nutrition. The most important elements of the meal aside from water are Protein and Carbohydrates. The protein helps us in repairing the sore muscles, and the carbohydrates replenish our energy stores. Since fat [...]

What we fuel our bodies with before a game or practice has a huge impact on our performance on the ice. Proper digestion is the first key to success. Optimally, allowing 2-3 hours between meal and exercise is best. In a time crunch the absolute minimum time for digestion would be 1 hour. Our pre-game [...]

Equipment plays a vital role in preventing injuries on the ice. Purchasing a new helmet every year ensures that the helmet not only fits properly, but is also free of damage for a season of play and travel. Properly fitting shoulder pads will assist in preventing shoulder injuries, and properly fitting shin guards will help prevent [...]

When purchasing a new pair of skates, here are a few tips to ensure that you are getting an optimal fit. First of all, be sure to bring along the socks that you intend to wear during hockey. Your hockey skate should fit tighter than a regular shoe, so you might find that your skate [...]