Warming up your muscles for hockey is an important factor in preventing injuries on the ice. Most hockey players do not spend enough time warming up for hockey and this contributes to on-ice injuries, including groin and abdominal strains/tears, knee, back and shoulder injuries. Many of these injuries can be avoided by performing a proper […]
How Do You Plan on Taking Your Game to the Next Level?
Most hockey programs are finished their schedule. We hope you had a fun and fulfilling season. Now is a good time to take a break from hockey and play a few other sports. While you are taking a break from hockey, you should also evaluate what you can do to improve your game and get […]
NHL Post-Lockout Predictions 2013
With only 48 games available in the 2013 NHL schedule, there is a bevy of speculation about who can come out on top in this short contest. NHL 2013 predictions take into account the shortened season and the compressed schedule, in which every game counts for more in the standings and every team will have […]
The Funniest New Hockey Lingo
The locker room or the bench of a hockey team can be a great place to learn a whole bunch of new vocabulary words and funny hockey lingo. As retired Hall of Famer Gordie Howe famously stated, “all hockey players are bilingual because they can speak English and profanity.” Not all slang terms are pejoratives […]
Michael Flori Wins a 1-Year Subscription to HockeyOT.com!
Congratulations to the winner of the 1-year subscription to HockeyOT.com, Michael Flori. Michael entered our December contest. Check out his cool hockey story. My name is Michael and I have been playing hockey ever since I was 3 years old. My confidence was always a problem for me but this hockey moment really changed that. […]
Off-Ice Hockey Core Training is Essential to Improving Your Game
Hockey players are known for two things, missing teeth and a great physique! We know how they get the missing teeth, but how do they get that great physique? Each player only spends a relatively short time on the ice actively engaged in intense exercise. They must prepare for that time in off- ice hockey […]
How Hockey Strength Training for Kids Creates Better Players
There are a lot of questions surrounding hockey strength training for kids. Many would like to try it to improve performance but are concerned about safety issues and actual effectiveness. Studies suggest that children playing sports can benefit immensely from strength development as long as they are guided properly and not forced to do too […]
Injury Prevention Tips when Playing Hockey
Hockey is well-known for being an aggressive sport. Tripping and checking can cause harm, and using high sticks can cause terrible face injuries and even concussions. While field hockey has fewer risks because it is played on the ground instead of the ice, it has its share of risks, too. It is important when playing […]
Sharpen Hockey Skates for Optimal Performance
Ice skates worn for any purpose should be very sharp for a number of reasons. A fine blade provides better control, safety, and speed. Before wearing new hockey skates, used skates, or skates which have not been on the ice for several weeks, sharpen them well. Frequency of Sharpening Hockey Skates Keep note of how […]
What Is Hockey Circuit Training?
In a hockey game, you hit the ice for about a minute or so, leave it all on the rink, and then skate back to the bench to cool down and get ready for the next shift. Exercise scientists have recently begun to train hockey players in a way that reflects their on-ice performance rather […]
Weight Training for Hockey Skating Can Make a Difference
If you play hockey, you know how important strength can be. Hockey is a game where short, explosive bursts of energy make the difference in an offensive charge. Players are on the ice for short shifts, so they do not need to be able to endure long games in the way that soccer players do, […]
Proper Hockey Posture Can Make or Break Your Game
Proper hockey posture is essential for anyone who enjoys the sport. The correct stance will help a person propel a shot and also to pass with higher accuracy. It can provide a player with double the power on every stride as well. Here is a closer look at the proper way to stand while playing […]
Son of Rock Legend Rod Stewart One Step Away From the NHL?
Son of rock legend Rod Stewart, Liam Stewart, has just started his second season with the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs. Prior to joining the Chiefs, Liam played with the Los Angeles Jr. Kings in El Segundo, California. I met Liam when he was 14-years old. His mother, Rachel Hunter (actor/model) was dating Jarret Stoll (LA Kings) […]
How to Get Scouted for Hockey
If you are playing hockey in high school or with a junior hockey team, then you are probably trying to figure out how you can take your game to the next level. Getting scouted for hockey to play in the National Hockey League can be a very challenging task, especially if you do not know […]
Hockey Parents, What is the Best Way to Improve Your Child’s Game Off the Ice?
What is the best way to improve your child’s game off the ice? I get this question quite a bit. I think the answer is quite obvious: play street (or basement) hockey! Don’t waste your money on expensive skating treadmills, personal trainers or even online training programs like HockeyOT.com. Just turn off the Nintendo, pick […]
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