Strength Training for Ice Hockey Players

Help Us Teach the Game

By CoachC | January 10, 2026

The truth is, teaching the game works best when it becomes a team effort. Every time someone shares a real experience, a smart observation, or a lesson learned from a practice, game, or season, it helps someone else grow. That’s why your voice matters here, and why your comments under each post can help us teach the game in ways no single coach ever could.

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 70

By CoachC | January 1, 2026

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Fun Lower Body Band Strength Endurance Workout

By CoachC | December 31, 2025

Using a mini-band and a single 41″ Quantum band, follow along with Dave as he shows you how to use these two bands to train your lower body strength endurance. You are going to be surprised at how challenging this workout will be. Complete 50-reps per exercise before moving on to the next exercise. Scale Total Reps and Quantum Band Resistance to fit your fitness level.

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 69

By CoachC | December 1, 2025

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Band Strength Training with Unilateral Movements

By PantherPride | November 30, 2025

Do you struggle doing lunges due to knee or hip pain? Using a horizontal hip attached band setup allows you to do lunges that reduce ground contact forces on your knees and hips. Scale starting band resistance to make lunges work for you. This is also a great way to work on stride mobility…

Safe Plyometrics for Skating Power

By CoachC | November 24, 2025

Safe plyometrics are becoming one of the most valuable tools for hockey players who want to build stronger skating power, quicker acceleration, and more explosive movement patterns on the ice. Many young athletes hear the word “plyometrics” and immediately think of high box jumps or difficult drills they see on social media, but real plyometric training doesn’t start with extreme exercises. It starts with learning how to jump and land safely, because the goal is to build power, not create injuries…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 68

By CoachC | November 1, 2025

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A Band Assisted Lunge Series

By PantherPride | October 16, 2025

Do you struggle doing lunges due to knee or hip pain? Using a horizontal hip attached band setup allows you to do lunges that reduce ground contact forces on your knees and hips. Scale starting band resistance to make lunges work for you. This is also a great way to work on stride mobility…

How to Train for Game Pace Without an Ice Rink

By CoachC | October 9, 2025

The speed of the game isn’t just about skating fast; it’s about thinking fast, reacting fast, and staying physically and mentally sharp from the first puck drop to the final whistle. When players can’t train on ice every day, finding ways to simulate those demands off the rink becomes essential for maintaining game readiness and improving overall performance…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 67

By CoachC | September 30, 2025

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…