Hockey conditioning

College Hockey News: 2008-09 Preseason All-CHN Team College Hockey News - Philadelphia,PA,USA He dedicated himself to off-season conditioning following his team's disappointing NCAA appearance again. The former first-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks ... See all stories on this topic

Avs hope to muscle way past injuries Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA A greater emphasis has been put on conditioning this summer in an effort to reduce lost ice time. By Adrian Dater Ryan Smyth, injured against the Kings on ... See all stories on this topic

Sportsline: Detroit Lakes hall of fame charter members inducted Bemidji Pioneer - Bemidji,MN,USA The camp will focus on skill development, competition, conditioning and small area games. Coach Steve Sertich will head the staff aided by assistants ... See all stories on this topic

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Gardiner graduate Nimon emerges as leader Kennebec Journal - Augusta,ME,USA II level, field hockey is a year-round endeavor, one that includes a winter league, conditioning and several spring tournaments. "She's very vocal," Morris ... See all stories on this topic

ED GRANEY: Wranglers start over after Finals run Las Vegas Review - Journal - Las Vegas,NV,USA He isn't happy with the conditioning of some players who reported to camp, and it's true a few familiar names might find themselves fighting for jobs when ...

Hockey conditioning

FightOnState.com Former Hodag Enjoying Life in Big Ten FightOnState.com - USA "I want to get bigger and faster, so you keep working on conditioning. I watch a lot of film, and you do whatever you can to compete every day. ... See all stories on this topic

Gillies hopes to make an impact News & Observer - Raleigh,NC,USA Gillies, 29, said he attended a conditioning camp in Fargo, ND, in the offseason and reduced his body fat. He said it was at 12 percent, hardly noticeable ... See all stories on this topic

Hockey conditioning

Upbeat Tallackson back in New Jersey NJ.com - New Jersey,USA Tallackson, 25, said he expects to work out under the supervision of Devils' strength and conditioning coordinator Mike Vasalani then then skate on his own. ... See all stories on this topic

Elite hockey comes to Iqaluit Nunatsiaq News - Iqaluit,Nunavut,Canada ... some of whom have played junior hockey. League organizers are emphasizing strength and conditioning training: if you're not in the absolute top shape, ... See all stories on this topic

Hockey on the Wire Windsor Star - Ontario, Canada Laraque worked out for 20 minutes under the watchful eye of Scott Livingston, the club's strength and conditioning co-ordinator. ... See all stories on this topic

Original six, Wave style New house league opener in the books Burlington Post - Burlington,ON,Canada Professional on-ice and dry-land conditioning programs are part of the development goals of the league, said Bondy. Branded an outlaw league by Hockey ... See all stories on this topic

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Hockey conditioning

Mass Attack preseason begins The Massachusetts Daily Collegian - Amherst,MA,USA So far this season they have only been doing on-ice conditioning and training, without being taught systems and technical strategies. ... See all stories on this topic

Wobbly start for Wolf Pack Whistler Question - B.C., Canada Combs is coming along well in his five games played, Samson said, though he's adjusting to the league's level of play and conditioning. ... See all stories on this topic

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Hockey conditioning

Falcons Hire New Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA We also look to Greg to add an increased element to our off-ice conditioning regimen so that we are one of the strongest and top-conditioned teams in the ... See all stories on this topic

Men's hockey: Colorado College picked to repeat Grand Forks Herald - Grand Forks,ND,USA We had a very good month of conditioning and a very good month of September. We should be going into our first official practices on Saturday fairly healthy ... See all stories on this topic

Carlson primed for OHL debut London Free Press - Canada ... you grow up? . . . for me, it was always a hockey player." Washington was impressed with his conditioning. Against Carolina, he appeared on power play. ... See all stories on this topic

Broken bones a job hazard to scrappy Canucks winger Calgary Herald - AB, Canada Since then he's managed 24 games with the Canucks between injuries and conditioning assignments to Manitoba. "I did get hurt before and if it happens, ... See all stories on this topic

New hockey coach shows his discipline Northern Star Online - DeKalb,IL,USA Sullivan focuses on drills and conditioning in practice instead of going over strategy. Sullivan also said this year's club team is among one of the hardest ... See all stories on this topic

Niagarathisweek.com Kusy's not ready to hang 'em up just yet Niagara Falls Canucks ... Niagarathisweek.com - Thorold,Ontario,Canada To improve his game, Kusy combined polymetric exercises with strength and conditioning training during the off-season. "I did a lot of work in the summer. ... See all stories on this topic

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Hockey conditioning

Do the off-season work, earn trust CBC.ca - Toronto,Ontario,Canada It was 6 am and he was running with his dog doing sprints up and down the hills as directed by Lloyd Percival, the father of hockey conditioning. ... See all stories on this topic

Wellwood has weighty expectations Canada.com - Don Mills,Ontario,Canada It's not like Kyle Wellwood is ready to do a weight-loss testimonial quite yet, but when he does, Vancouver Canucks strength and conditioning coach Roger ... See all stories on this topic

Women's Hockey Adds Sciba To Coaching Staff NU Purple Eagles.com - Niagara University,NY,USA Sciba will work with the forwards, academics, strength and conditioning, community service and SAAC. An active student-athlete, Sciba spent the 2004-07 ... See all stories on this topic

Midget league provides exciting hockey action Timmins Daily Press - Timmins,Ontario,Canada With proper conditioning and rd work, the pack will continue to get stronger. The Gold Kings scored two more goals in the final period, securing the win. ... See all stories on this topic

Everblades Sign Rookies Bowers, Travis ECHL.com - Princeton,NJ,USA Former ECHL player Jason Cipolla is the assistant coach for Rochester and former ECHL goaltender Bob Janosz is the team's video, strength & conditioning and ... See all stories on this topic

Bay News 9 Joe Girvan's Blogs Bay News 9 - Tampa,FL,USA As the game wears on, the Lightning's edge in skill and conditioning becomes apparent. Jason Ward scores to make it 3-1 Bolts. ... See all stories on this topic

Not ready for prime time Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada He had 22 goals last season in the AHL, his first in pro hockey. He spent seven weeks in Vancouver training under Canuck conditioning guru Roger Takahashi ... See all stories on this topic

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The latest on hockey conditioning

Vancouver Sun Under the Knife Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada As Vancouver was boosting its National Hockey League pre-season record to 4-0 Sunday night with a 5-4 shootout win against the Anaheim Ducks, ... See all stories on this topic

Reign hold open tryouts San Bernardino Sun - San Bernardino,CA,USA Both games were followed by conditioning drills, which allowed Taylor to see who might be in good enough shape to be an ECHL hockey player. ... See all stories on this topic

Sea Wolves players, coach participating in AHL camps SunHerald.com - Biloxi,MS,USA "These seven players will gain a ton of knowledge as well as conditioning and confidence." Steffon Walby steps behind the bench for the 2008-09 campaign, ... See all stories on this topic

Wild praises a potential star Minneapolis Star Tribune - Minneapolis,MN,USA "I had been skating for five days on my own, just trying to get some movement and conditioning and sprints," Gaborik said. "Just trying to make sure ... See all stories on this topic

Peter Dobbin Named Head Athletic Therapist of Ontario's Under 17 Team OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA ... of the Ontario Hockey League and Baseball Canada's Junior Olympic Team Program as the Head Athletic Therapist and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. ... See all stories on this topic

Vancouver Sun The hubris of the weekend warrior Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada It continues to amaze me how myopic some recreational athletes can be when it comes to out-of-season conditioning. Elite athletes, conversely, embrace ... See all stories on this topic

Area Events Stamford Advocate - Stamford,CT,USA 16 - The LInks to Learning tournament to benefit Literacy Volunteers - Stamford/Greenwich Inc. will be played Stamford Youth Hockey Tiger Sharks begins Oct. ... See all stories on this topic

National Post Finishing school National Post - Toronto,Ontario,Canada Brett Gundlock / National PostThe Maple Leafs are sending Tim Stapleton to the American Hockey League for some more conditioning. ... See all stories on this topic

Canadiens will be pushed to the limit National Post - Toronto,Ontario,Canada "None of the guys look forward to testing, they look forward to playing hockey," said Livingston, in his 11th season an an NHL strength and conditioning ... See all stories on this topic

Forwards show they're ready to put their countries on the hockey map Globe and Mail - Canada "I was trying to build up my conditioning and my speed," Grabner said. "They said there was going to be change so I just tried to work hard and show them ... See all stories on this topic

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Get Your Day Rolling in the Right Direction

Hockey players are constantly moving, practicing, and playing. It slows you down when you're working so hard on an empty stomach, or even worse, one full of all the wrong foods. Have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. It's a whole grain with soluble fiber, which means it soaks up unwanted fat and cholesterol in your blood, making sure you're not carrying around any extra baggage throughout your workouts. It also contains the GOOD carbohydrates, meaning your energy is increased, more efficient, and longer lasting. It slows the absorption of glucose, so you won't feel too hungry as you work hard, either. Add some milk, fruit, or nuts to give it some more taste, and enjoy your whole day!

Roll out of Shin Splints with a Foam Roller

A lot of roller and ice hockey players shift their weight toward the front of their skates and develop shin splints when they play. Although it is usually thought of as our "shin bone" that is in pain, there is muscle there as well (the anterior tibialis). Grab a foam roller and lay down with your stomach on the floor. Place the roller under one leg right around the area of pain and gently roll up and down, holding on any extremely tender spots. Flip on your side and roll between the shin and the calf as well, making sure your upper body stays nice and relaxed while moving. Take your time, go slow, and be sure to roll both legs even if one seems to be in more pain than the other.