Hockey Player Magazine

Tag: dry-land training

  • Product Review: Shooting Pad & Passing Kit

    I’m a big proponent of ‘off-rink’ workouts.  Stickhandling, passing and shooting are critical parts of the game and ones that I stress to my players that they must practice on their own.  In the product review, I’ll demo the Hockey Passing Ki…

  • 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…

  • Product Review: Hockey Slide Board

    Thanks to the team over at HockyTrain.com for sending us a great product for review.  The accompanying video shows a little about the it and how to use it.I’m a big proponent of dryland training and this is one product I think really helps with th…

  • 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…

  • Making Proper Nutrition a Priority – Part 2

    In our last article we talked about the importance of eating a good breakfast to start your day. Let’s now focus on the other meals of the day. It goes without saying that your body will perform much better if you use premium fuel to keep it going. There is a lot of information out…

  • Interview with Raffi Torres of the Phoenix Coyotes

    Listen as Raffi Torres discusses the physical grind of the regular season and the playoffs, the importance of getting the proper rest, signing with the Phoenix Coyotes, and his in-season training to routine. To Train Like the Pros…click HockeyOT

  • Making Proper Nutrition a Priority – Part 1

    You can’t build the machine, or keep it running, without the proper fuel.  If you are going to be serious about training for the game of hockey, proper nutrition needs to be part of the equation.  An individualized nutrition planning guide is included in HockeyOT, so this article will focus on high level concepts. It…

  • Interview with Ethan Moreau of the Los Angeles Kings

    Listen as Ethan Moreau discusses joining the Los Angeles Kings and all of the familiar faces, adjusting his off-ice training to accommodate for injuries, transitioning his workouts as training camp begins, and the role nutrition plays in the National Hockey League. To Train Like the Pros…click HockeyOT.