You just had a great off-season of strength training, sprinting, plyometrics and medicine ball exercises. You feel strong and ready to compete this hockey season. But now what do you do to keep all that strength and power during the long hockey season? Unfortunately, many hockey players see a drastic decrease in their strength and […]
Hockey & Restoration
Life can grant miracles, but rarely do the hockey gods send them. If you could name one player that possesses incredible skill with unprecedented conditioning and an uncanny mindset, you let me know, because I’d love to be that person’s coach. The reality is even the best players put time into skill development, off-ice conditioning […]
Complex Training: Use It To Maximize Performance
Complex training, one of the most advanced forms of sports training, integrates strength training, plyometrics, and sport-specific movement. It consists of an intense strength (resistance) exercise followed by a plyometric exercise. Complex training is a great way to make sure that you are training more than just muscles with your workouts as it affects the nervous system. To capitalize on a muscle’s […]
Creating a Winning Athlete
Athletic prowess is defined by several factors. Some you’re born with. Others are achieved through hard work and tenacity. There’s no perfect answer to becoming a winning hockey athlete. But it’s clear if you don’t have these attributes, you’re putting yourself at a great disadvantage. Passion-Hustle-Discipline-Leadership-Vision Passion is something that can’t be taught. It’s a […]
Golf is a Great Transition Sport for Hockey Players
For those of you that follow my articles (thank you very much by the way), you know that I often write about transition, be it in the gym, on the ice and in game situations. For those that are fairly new, hopefully I can provide you with a new outlook on the game of golf. […]
Progressive Off-Season Training
If you’re reading this, then your season is probably over. Sorry about that. You put a lot of blood, sweat, and maybe even a few tears into the season. Unfortunately, things don’t always seem to go the way you may have planned. Just don’t use it as an excuse to delay the inevitable. If you […]
Are You Prepared for the Playoffs?
It’s playoff time. How do you prepare to have a successful playoff run? How can you maximize energy without sacrifice? How long should you rest? For many hockey players, the long road to the “real” season is just beginning. In short, all the tension the playoffs can build is here, as teams prepare at all […]
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 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. […]
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!