How to Improve Hockey IQ
Hockey IQ separates good players from great players. Let’s take a look at how to develop it. First, let’s take a look at what Hockey IQ means. What is Hockey IQ? There is no…
Hockey Training Articles
Search articles
-
-
15 Best Hockey Workouts You Need To Save
Are you ready to elevate your hockey game to the next level? I’ve compiled the 15 best and most effective hockey workouts we’ve ever created, providing you with all the tools you need to…
-
Best Hockey Stickhandling Drills
Are you looking to improve your stickhandling skills, so you can dangle around opponents and put goalies in a spin cycle? Well, you better be doing some off-ice stickhandling training sessions in your spare…
-
Nordic Curls for Hockey Players: Are They Worth It?
You’ve probably seen the videos. An athlete kneels on the ground, locks their body in place, and slowly lowers themselves down before explosively pulling back up. It’s called a nordic hamstring curl, and if…
-
Olympic Lifts: An Outdated Approach to Power Training for Hockey Players
One of the most common questions I get when working with hockey players, whether it’s in the NHL, college, junior, or high school, is this: “Why don’t you program Olympic lifts like cleans or…
-
How Hip Strength Drives Hockey Skating Performance
The hip is a powerhouse joint, essential for generating skating power, mastering edge work, and maintaining stability on the ice. Among the many muscles that support the hip, two stand out as key drivers…
-
The Importance of Calf Training for Hockey Players
Hockey players have always envied the muscular legs of players like Sidney Crosby or Marty St. Louis, propelling them forward in long, powerful strides. While many think of the quads, glutes, and hamstrings as…
-
Linear Crossovers: The Best Off-Ice Training Exercises
Hockey is evolving at a rapid rate. More progression has happened in the past 20 years of hockey than in the 50 years before it. Training methods, fueling protocols, recovery strategies, accessible sports science…
-
How to Reach Your Hockey Potential
To me, reaching your hockey potential has nothing to do with being an NHL All-Star. It’s not about how many goals you get, or even what team you play for. I believe reaching your…
-
Six Rules for Men’s League Domination
In men’s leagues, your body handles training differently than it did when you were a young buck. This is especially true if you have been playing hockey for a long time. A hockey player…
-
Bullet-Proof Hockey Mindset
The word bullet-proof is used in sports to describe an athlete with a physical structure that is impossible to budge, break, or stop from accomplishing their task. To become the best hockey player you…
-
The 500-Rep Hockey Workout
Hockey players are tough, both mentally and physically. They train many hours every single week—and do so for years on end. When you do this for long enough, at some point you’re going to…