Category: Performance

Skate sharpening is a crucial part of hockey that often gets overlooked. Having the right sharpening can make all the difference when it comes to the speed and agility of your skates. With the proper technique, you can take your game to the next level and experience lightning-quick skates with improved performance. Understanding the various hollows available and how they can be used to optimize your skating is key to unlocking the secret of faster and more efficient skates.

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Having the right mindset is essential in order to perform at your best under pressure. Much like training a muscle, training your mindset requires dedication and hard work. As hockey players, we know that in order to make it to the next level, we need to focus on our mental and physical abilities. Having a strong mindset allows us to push ourselves even further, and ultimately leads to success. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of training our mindset like a muscle, and how we can use the warrior and champion mindsets to reach our goals.

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Are you a youth hockey player looking to play at a high level? If so, it is important to understand what hockey scouts look for when evaluating talent. Being aware of the skills and qualities scouts seek can help you develop your game and increase your chances of being noticed by them. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll discuss the key aspects scouts look for in youth hockey players. We’ll examine the importance of blocking shots, finishing checks, being good off the puck, and going to the net. We’ll also discuss how well your game can transfer to the next level.

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Hockey superstitions have been around for years, and they can range from the mundane to the downright bizarre. Before every game, hockey players take part in pre-game superstitions that they believe bring them luck. These superstitions can be as simple as the order in which a player ties their skates or as complex as a set of rituals that must be followed. I could always remember how terrified I was to look in the direction of our goalie. One game playing U18, our goalie was on a cold street and ended up wearing a jersey that he played well in years before, underneath our team jersey. To celebrate these off-the-wall practices, we’ve rounded up the 10 weirdest pre-game hockey superstitions.

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In today’s hockey landscape, it has become increasingly common for teams of all levels to participate in extended hockey leagues, also known as super teams. These teams can offer numerous advantages to players and their families, but there are also drawbacks that need to be considered. In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of extended hockey teams and discuss ways to maintain a healthy balance between the regular season and extended team commitments.

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Hockey is a beloved sport, and for many, it’s a passion. One of the ultimate goals for most hockey players is to make it to the NHL, but there are a multitude of paths to success in hockey that don’t just involve the NHL. If you are a hockey player dreaming of a career in the sport, there are plenty of options to explore on your journey to success. In this blog post, we will discuss the various pathways to hockey success beyond the NHL.

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Hockey tournaments can be intense, exciting affairs. As the round-robin results are watched closely by everyone in attendance, it can be easy to become distracted by comparing scores of other games and wondering where your team will stand at the end of the day. In this blog post, we will explore why comparing scores in hockey tournaments can be detrimental to your team’s performance and how you can stay focused on what matters most.

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Kobe Bryant is a legend for many reasons, but his success was built on one thing: hard work. He was famous for his incredible work ethic and the ‘Mamba Mentality’ that drove him to become one of the greatest athletes of all time. His approach to training and dedication to improvement serves as an inspiration for anyone wanting to take their game to the next level. In this blog post, we will explore how the ‘Mamba Mentality’ can inspire you to train with purpose and reach your hockey goals.

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We’ve all heard it before – too much time spent on social media can lead to a decrease in performance, particularly when it comes to sports like hockey. But what if the answer to improving your hockey performance was as simple as limiting your time spent on social media? It’s true: social media makes us lazy, and by limiting our engagement, we can channel our focus and energy into honing our hockey skills and playing to win. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring how limiting our social media usage can help improve our hockey performance.

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Growing up playing hockey, I learned a lot of valuable lessons from my best friend’s dad, who was the owner of the local Junior team at the time. One thing that really stuck with me was his mantra to never “think with my dink” on game days. Although the saying was a joke, I now understand the logic behind it: that sex can have an impact on athletic performance. In this blog post, I’ll be exploring the relationship between sex and athletic performance, and what my hockey coach taught me about balancing the two.

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