Kevin 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 you spend any time on Instagram or TikTok, you’ve heard it’s the key to “bulletproofing” your knees. There’s just one problem: … Read more
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 snatches?” It’s a fair question. Olympic lifts have long been considered a staple in strength and conditioning programs. But that belief … Read more
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 of skating performance: the glutes and the adductors (groin). In this article, we’ll dive into the critical role these muscles play … Read more
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 the main drivers of power, most people overlook the usefulness of the calves completely. How Calves Play a Role in Skating … Read more
Hockey Sense separates good players from great players. But do you know what Hockey Sense is or how to develop it? First, let’s take a look at what Hockey Sense means. Then, we will dive into the different ways you can improve it. What is Hockey Sense? There is no set definition, but my take … Read more
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 literature, the information age of the internet, new equipment technology, innovative shifts in app design, and a reorganization of the rule … Read more
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 hockey potential means that you’re refusing to live small. It’s about refusing to be average. It’s about how you show up. … Read more
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 who has been playing consistently since he was five years old will have much more wear and tear than a recreational … Read more
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 can be, you need to extend that definition to encompass your mindset as well, because your mindset is a fundamental ingredient … Read more
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 want to throw in what I refer to as a “rattlesnake workout.” I can’t remember exactly how I coined that term, … Read more