Off-Ice Training for On-Ice Success: How General Fitness Translates to Skating Prowess
This episode explores the crucial link between off-ice training and on-ice performance in highly trained teenage hockey players. We break down the surprising connections between general fitness activi...
25 Nov 202424min
Leveling the Ice: The Relative Age Effect in Hockey
We will tackle the issue of relative age effect (RAE) in Canadian hockey. RAE refers to the over-representation of players born in the first quarter of the year (January-March) in elite hockey, stemmi...
25 Nov 202414min
The Myth of the Big Hockey Player: Does Size Really Matter?
For years, coaches have favored bigger, taller players in ice hockey. But does size really translate to better performance on the ice? We'll talk about the importance of assessing skills, game intelli...
25 Nov 202413min
The Science of Ice Hockey Performance: Speed or Stamina?
Join us as we explore the science behind ice hockey performance, breaking down the unique physical demands of ice hockey. ● We'll analyze the energy systems at play, comparing the contributions of aer...
22 Nov 202419min
