Hockey Player Magazine

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  • Playoffs Are All That Matter

    by Eric Miller It’s only an eight game schedule but my body thinks otherwise—the season feels like 80 games.  My legs burn with each stride while my lungs gasp for more air than a carburetor.  But we’re in the playoffs and complaining is for sissies.  Everybody’s whipped, even our rivals, and it’s time to separate…

  • Hockey Mom Earns Frequent Flyer Miles

    By Eric Miller (Note: Names below were changed.) We boarded the jet two hours late, me and 350 others.  No explanation was given other than lousy weather in Europe.  My original seat selection was along the back row aisle near the lavatory.  I’m one who plans ahead— the ten hour flight from Oakland to Stockholm…

  • Hockey Tips from George Parros

    In this article we have three hockey tips from George Parros of the Florida Panthers. Parros has played over 400 games in the in NHL, won a Stanley Cup with the Ducks and has a great Mustache! In the videos Parros teaches a trick shot, how to take a snapshot, and shares some tips for…

  • Who IS my Competition Anyways…?

    “Who is my competition anyways…?” This is the question EVERY player should ask him or herself! The purpose of this blog is to help build better teams, by providing players, coaches, and parents with useful drills, tools, and information. You often hear me talking about on-ice strategies and tactics, or off-ice drills and workouts that…

  • Careers in the NHL: Angela Gorgone

    Careers in the NHL: Angela Gorgone

    Careers in the NHL: Angela Gorgone By Bob Cunningham Nov 6, 2000, 07:17 Step inside the offices of The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and you’re greeted with an atmosphere that efficiently blends the upbeat professionalism of the Walt Disney Company with a colorful extracurricular flavor that is found in pro sports. Walk past the receptionist’s…

  • 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.    

  • In Defense of Fighting in Hockey

    In Defense of Fighting in Hockey

    By Chris Faircloth “I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out.” As an employee at an ice rink, and a hockey player myself, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that joke.  It’s no secret that a fair amount of fighting takes place in ice hockey at its professional levels. …