Hockey Player Magazine

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  • Optimal Safety: Getting The Right Hockey Gear

    Optimal Safety: Getting The Right Hockey GearHockey offers a host of benefits, including teamwork, sportsmanship and improved physical fitness. But playing the game comes with risk: according to UPMC, the number of youth hockey injuries has doubled in the last 15 years. As noted by USA Hockey Magazine, however, hockey ranks as one of the…

  • You Get What You Give!

    I’ve always been a big believer in you get what you give.  The harder you work, the better things will work out for you.  I’ve talked with my players in the past about the work they put in off the rink will make them better players on the rin…

  • You Get What You Give!

    I’ve always been a big believer in you get what you give.  The harder you work, the better things will work out for you.  I’ve talked with my players in the past about the work they put in off the rink will make them better players on the rin…

  • You Get What You Give!

    I’ve always been a big believer in you get what you give.  The harder you work, the better things will work out for you.  I’ve talked with my players in the past about the work they put in off the rink will make them better players on the rin…

  • Using your Backhand

    By now, you have probably heard about or seen Sidney Crosby’s no look backhand pass.  It was what those in Pittsburgh have become accustomed to seeing from him.  Incredible plays that create opportunity.I’d like to talk a little about this pl…

  • The Final Whistle

    Last week was the last official practice I held for a team that was 4 years in the making.  It was sad standing at the door of the rink moments before my team went on.  I was set to prepare them for the biggest game of their young lives, Game…

  • This Game We Coach and Play

    There is a passion amongst hockey players unlike any other I’ve ever seen or played.  It’s different.  It’s hard to explain to someone who hasn’t played it or been around it. As much as we want to tell the kids go out and play for fun, it’s s…

  • Exercises To Increase Speed

    Since the NHL lockout of 2005 came to an end, there were a few rule changes that brought about a new game of hockey.  Less clutching, grabbing, and getting rid of all the unnecessary stick work made the game faster.  All of a sudden, speed…

  • A Beginners Strength Training Workout

    Hockey players are a unique bunch of athletes, as they’re one of the few athletes out there that aren’t wearing shoes during their sport. Skating, in itself, is a unique skill that takes a lot of time to get good at. It’s not like running, as in or…

  • Strength Training Benefits For Hockey Players

    We’ve reached a point in time where training for hockey off the ice is a must if you’re looking to go places in your hockey career. Sure there’s the odd exception to the rule, where a phenom comes along once every 10 or 15 years that just seems to have the natural ability and skills…