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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 […]
How to be Recruited for Hockey: A Guide
The road to the major leagues for football, basketball and even baseball players is pretty familiar for most sports fans; but a hockey recruiting guide mapping a path to a major college campus and the NHL isn’t so apparent. The NFL, NBA and MLB players of the above sports and their parents have a relatively […]
How are NHL Players Training for the Post-Lockout Season?
Now that the NHL’s work stoppage is over and the 2013 hockey season is raring to start in only a few short days, teams are furiously engaging in post-lockout training in order to get their stars up to playing speed in the span of only a few days. How are teams focusing their players to […]
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 […]
The Ultimate Body Weight Hockey Off-Ice Workout (No Equipment Necessary)
Do you want the ultimate body weight hockey off-ice workout? No equipment necessary, just your healthy body and a ton of determination to survive what I feel is the toughest of workouts. This workout is perfect for when you are on the road and unable to get to the gym. It can be completed anywhere, […]
Get a REAL Hockey Body & Keep That New Year’s Resolution!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get back into shape? Are you a hockey player? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you need to get started with the HockeyOT.com program to make your resolutions a reality. HockeyOT.com has the best online training program available for hockey […]
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 […]
The Best Thigh Workout Exercise for Hockey Players
It is crucial for hockey players to develop their inner thighs. For an excellent thigh workout, include the technique below to your daily exercising routine. This ballet type of movement is beneficial for women and men, and it provides a good workout for inner thighs, hamstrings, glutes, and quadriceps. Tips for Thigh Workouts Consider these […]
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 […]
Playing Other Sports as Part of Your Hockey Training
Several decades ago, hockey players trained differently. Many players would only do aerobic-based training like jogging and biking to get into “hockey-shape”. A few players would also try to build muscle mass by lifting weights. Then there was the intervention from the Russians and Europeans, who introduced plyometrics, jumping and other activities into the whole […]
Hockey Goaltending Off-Ice Training For Women
While it is easier to pick up a basketball or soccer ball and fairly quickly develop basic shooting and passing skills, the game of ice hockey has a very steep learning curve for men and women, especially goaltending. For women interested in developing better goalie skills, off-ice hockey goaltending training is crucial to maximize your reflexes […]
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