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Hockey is an extremely competitive sport and you need to take every advantage you can get. If you are willing to put in the time and effort, you can greatly improve your on ice ability through hard work on the ice. Hockey workouts for endurance are a very important factor…
Well hockey fans, gear up for what's surely to be an awesome Stanley Cup Final series between the Canucks and the Bruins.
Vancouver is hoping for third time's a charm and are likely pretty happy that this time they're not facing a New York team. In 1982 they lost to…
Congratulations Winnipeg you got your NHL team back. What was wrongly taken from you is your again. But for how long?
That's an unfortunate question that people may not be considering. I'm cautiously optimistic.
When they lost the Jets in 1996 there were many reasons. Some of which were:
The…
There are two main aspects to improve your skating speed: technique and power. Lets talk about technique briefly. There are a few main things to focus on to improve your stride. When taking your stride, extend your leg fully, even pushing with your ankles at the end. It is easy…
If you play hockey and are even slightly competitive, you are going to want to be able to shoot the puck harder. Don't worry, everything you need to know will soon be explained and you'll be scoring more goals in no time. Lets take a brief look at technique then…
The NHL Board of Governors have finalized their plan for league realignment. Now, that plan is in the hands of League Commissioner Gary Bettman as well as representatives of the NHL Player's Association (NHLPA). Once there has been a change to review the proposed plan by the representatives of the…
Marc Andre Fleury has been a power force in the net for the last ten years for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He made his debut in October 2003. He was the youngest goalie in the league. He was rookie of the month his first month he played. Fleury is from Canada…
1. They Look Cool!
International hockey has had advertisements plastered all over their jerseys for years and people don’t seem to mind them. When I watch the annual Spengler Cup on TV from Davos, Switzerland, two things always stand out for me.
First, the car that is given to the…
I remember my first Easton Hockey Stick like it was yesterday. I purchased a S17 Easton hockey stick from the local ice hockey store for a mere $199. As I found out later, the stick was well worth the money. I was filled with the promise of a harder and…
There is constant discussion if creatine is bad for you. It is the most used sports supplement in the world. It is important you learn the facts about creatine. Also, consult with a physician if you plan to start taking creatine.
Your body naturally makes creatine every day. The amount…
There was a glimmer of hope when the NHLPA and the team owners came together once again to negotiate but that glimmer of hope has been squashed like a bug on the highway, thank you very much. More than twenty hours in two days time and for what? The owners…
His name is being batted around by many of the teams in the league. If he were to actually indicate a real desire to leave the Columbus Blue Jackets, it is likely that Rick Nash Mania would go to a full boil rather than the constant simmer it is sitting…
ABOUT ME
The first thing you should know about me is that I just love hockey more that anything in my life and so I am a big fan of the National Hockey League. The only problem is that I found this passion a little to late for me! Let…
Consider Level of Play.
When considering which hockey gloves to purchase, the most important factor to consider is the type or level of play the hockey gloves will be used for. If you're not playing in a highly competitive league, there is little need for superior protection and any glove…
There is really only one way to efficiently increase your strength... life heavy! Contrary to common belief, to get strong you should be lifting about 5 sets of 1-5 reps. Not lifting as many times as you can. Strength is essentially how much power your central nervous system can generate when…
Even though his teammates called him the "Perfect Human" for his lean, chiseled body and year round workout schedule, it was inevitable that this day would come. But, inevitable aside, the day was no less sad when Nicklas Lidstrom walked to the podium and quietly announced the end of his…
In a dozen seasons with the Boston Bruins, Mike Milbury established himself as a thug, an enforcer and aggressive player on the ice. During one memorable game, he established himself as all of those things off of the ice as well by climbing over the plexiglass into the stands and…
Sidney Crosby is one of those players that the NHL tries to adorn with as many awards as possible to maintain Sid the Kid as the face of the league. But injuries have played a major role in slowing Crosby down the past few years and he has not been…
Nathan Horton, Daniel Sedin, Jonathan Toews, Daniel Briere, James van Riemsdyk, Chris Pronger, Sidney Crosby. All NHL players who figure prominently in their respective team’s success or failure during the playoffs, and, all who are suffering or have recently suffered concussions.
Nathan Horton
Horton’s most recent concussion was suffered on…
When I was a kid, I got my first pair of ice hockey skates from a garage sale. They were leather, smelly and the blades were dull. For the first couple years of my hockey career, I was accustom to crappy skates!! As I got older and stronger my father…
Including flexibility during your hockey season, and off-season is crucial. This will help you to prevent injuries and increase your performance on the ice.
There are two types of stretches: static and dynamic. Static exercises are ones where you hold a stretch. It should be held for 15-30 seconds. A…
Is 30 NHL Teams Too Many? In 1990 the NHL was at a turning point. 21 teams duked it out in those days in places like Hartford, Winnipeg, Minnesota and Montreal. Hockey was played by in places where it was cold for six months out of the year. And the…
With the sixth highest salary in the thirty team league, it would be safe to assume that the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets would be a pretty good team. That assumption is sadly, wrong. In it's brief history, the team has made the playoffs exactly one time, only to be swept…
LEARNING THE BREACKOUT
Breakout from defensive zone
The breakout can be the hardest way for starting a rush into your opponents zone. To start a breakout from your own zone it is normal for a defender to be setup behind his own net as the centerman builds speed by circling…
Level of play
When considering which type of hockey shin guards to purchase, the most important factor is where you will be using them. Different levels of play create a wide range of hazards for your shins and knowing what to expect on the ice can save you a few…
As I'm sure you are well aware, your leg muscles are being used at all times on the ice. The ability to strengthen and develop a more powerful lower body will allow you to skate faster and be stronger on your feet. This can be easily accomplished through off ice…
The Los Angeles Kings entered the National Hockey League in 1967. After a season that did not look like much to write home about, they have finally did what every team dreams of doing at the start of every hockey season. They won the Stanley Cup. But, they did so…
For thirty three years, he was on the ice- very few hockey players today can even dream of matching his professional degree. Gordie Howe, now eighty three, so personified the sport that he was dubbed "Mr. Hockey" and the name still fits him today. Along with his son, Marty, Howe…
Have you ever wondered, now that the regular hockey season is over, how to approach ice hockey off ice training in the summer? What types of activities or specific exercises can be performed from April to the beginning of August to stay in shape but also try to improve certain…
As Canucks fans mull over the prospects of their team getting ousted in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, many are asking how can this happen to the President's Trophy winners?
The signs of a Canuck's impending implosion were evident in the last months of the regular season.…
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