When most people think about hockey training, they picture players racing down the ice, practicing slap shots, or running drills to improve speed and endurance. While all of those things are important, the truth is that hockey is not only a physical game but also a mental one…
Just the other night, Professor B was asked by a site visitor, “How many power skating drills are needed to fill an hour?” However…
Stickhandling is one of those hockey skills that can separate a decent player from a truly great one. It’s not just about moving the puck from side to side, it’s about controlling the game, keeping defenders guessing, and making plays that create scoring chances…
A hockey player’s body is a finely tuned machine, and just like a high-performance car, it needs the right fuel to perform at its best. Understanding what’s real and what’s not about nutrition can mean the difference between playing at your peak or running out of gas when your team needs you most…
In hockey, the difference between a coach who inspires and a coach who frustrates often comes down to one thing — knowing when to speak and when to step back…
The following advice was requested via our Ask The Coach option…
Hockey is one of the fastest, most demanding sports in the world, but keeping your skills sharp doesn’t always require expensive equipment or ice time.
Hockey players who want to get better year-round often wonder if they need to be on the ice all the time. While ice time is obviously important, players can gain a huge edge by developing their skills across multiple surfaces — like floorball, roller hockey, and ice…
A well-designed pre-season plan should begin with some well-earned rest. If you’ve been grinding through a long season, jumping into high-intensity training right away is a mistake.
Whether you’re a forward looking to create plays, a defenseman reading a breakout, or a goalie anticipating the next pass, your ability to scan and read the ice can be your secret weapon…
Creatine might be just as valuable for your brain, your overall health, and your long-term energy levels, even if you’re not training intensely every day.