Hockey Player Magazine

Tag: performance

  • 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.    

  • The Importance of In-Season Training for Hockey Players

    Strength and conditioning is critical to the success of hockey players at all levels.  Athletes will spend time in the off-season increasing speed, power, strength, endurance, and agility, as well as, rehabbing injuries.  Considerable amounts of time and resources are spent in these endeavors. Unfortunately, many players end up wasting these efforts during the season.…

  • BASIC POSTURE EXERCISES THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR SKATING. THE SQUAT.

    Many youth players are starting to use dryland training exercises at the request of coaches and parents. Many hockey coaches are running these dryland training sessions themselves after looking up exercises on the internet or remembering what they did when they were kids. At hockeyot.com we offer a professional training package that can make your…

  • FOCUSTRAINING, Dealing with PRESSURE By Dr. Jason Galea

    The composition of an elite athlete is both complex and unique.  Each athlete must posses certain physical and mental attributes, based upon what is required of them during competition.  Often, the composition of an athlete can be referred to as that of an “Iceberg”. This is to say – there is more to the athlete…