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The Best Shoes for Hockey Dryland Training
What kind of shoes should you be wearing for your HockeyOT dryland training workouts? Many athletes choose the shoes that they see advertised on television or on the internet that there favorite player is promoting. But is that the best shoe to maximize your off-ice training? Check out the video review below to see what […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to the HockeyOT.com Training Program
This video will show you how to set up your HockeyOT.com account and design your customized training program. Dr. Chad Moreau is the President of HockeyOT.com, an online training site dedicated to improving the fitness level of hockey players of all levels. He was the former Strength & Conditioning/Nutrition Consultant for the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) and […]
How to Develop a 100 MPH Slapshot According to Sheldon Souray (aka Wonderbomb)
HockeyOT’s Dr. Chad Moreau talks to Sheldon Souray (aka Wonderbomb) about how to get your slapshot over 100 miles per hour. Check out his cool T-shirt and tweet him at @ssouray to find out how to get one. Souray is easily one of the coolest players in the NHL!
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, […]
The Importance of Baseline Testing
Many professional hockey players attribute their victories and successes to their hard work and training during the off season. This is due to the fact that this training is a critical component in performing strong on the ice. Off-season Training Improves Performance It is true that the harder you work, the higher the chance of […]
Is Chocolate Milk Really Good for Hockey Players?
Recently, a few studies have supported athletes drinking chocolate milk for muscle recovery after exercise. These research studies on chocolate milk want you to think that it is an effective, natural and simple way to energize the body. Could this just be a new fad or is there really something to this information? Who is […]
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 […]
Stickhandling Tips for Hockey Players
Stickhandling is one of the most important aspects of hockey. If you’re interested in becoming a better hockey player, this post will provide some helpful stickhandling tips. Practice Stickhandling Not all hockey players are blessed with natural stickhandling ability. For some players, learning to handle the puck takes a lot of dedication and practice. […]
How Proper Sleep Affects Athletic Performance
The importance of enough sleep for athletes cannot be stressed enough. Training sessions, like the online hockey training program at HockeyOT.com, can be very tiresome, and enough sleep is required so that by the next day, your body will have rested enough and will be ready to handle more training sessions. Unless hockey is your career, […]
Does Working Out in the Gym Improve Performance on the Ice?
Let’s face it, going to the gym can get tedious. As much as I like hitting the weights, some days it just seems more plausible to head home and curl up on the couch and watch a classic movie (think Rocky IV!). If I am going to actually commit the 45-60 minutes to toiling away […]
Best Vitamins for Hockey Players
Proper nutrition is vitally important for any athlete. Sports training puts very heavy demands on all systems of the body, especially the heart, lungs, and the muscles of the arms and legs. During a high intensity game such as hockey, a player will be skating very hard which means that a lot of energy is […]
Dryland Training Tips: The Best Workout Clothes
Many hours of practice go into perfecting your hockey skills, however, even when you are not directly working on specific skills, keeping in top physical condition is an important element in improving your performance. Fortunately, with the right off-ice workout program, hockey players can significantly improve their explosiveness on the ice as well as endurance, […]
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 […]