Unequal Ice: Gender, Stress, and Injury in Hockey
Dive into the inequalities of elite ice hockey. This episode examines the unique stressors for male and female players, linking past-season injuries to perceived stress in a high-intensity sport.This ...
9 Jan 202519min
Knee Injuries and Gear Fit: Challenges for Amateur Hockey Players
Explore the injury risks faced by amateur ice hockey players, from knee and shoulder injuries to equipment challenges. This episode dives into a study on injury mechanisms, protective gear fit, and so...
1 Jan 202517min
ACT for Hockey: Mindfulness in Action
Explore the groundbreaking application of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) in ice hockey. This episode reveals how mindfulness and psychological flexibility can improve focus, engagement, and ...
31 Dec 202417min
Hip and Groin Strain: Ice Hockey Goaltenders Speak Out
Dive into the unique physical demands of ice hockey goaltenders. This episode explores how common goaltending techniques like the butterfly and reverse vertical horizontal (RVH) stance challenge the h...
30 Dec 202434min
Youth Hockey Risks: Breaking Down a Safe2Play Study
Explore key insights from the Safe2Play study, a five-year analysis of youth hockey injuries in Canada. Learn about the impact of bodychecking policies, gender differences, and prior injuries on playe...
29 Dec 202420min
Athletic Performance Meets VR: Hockey vs. Wrestling
Explore the groundbreaking application of virtual reality in hockey training. Learn how it measures motor responses, reaction times, and movement precision in hockey players and wrestlers.Discover how...
28 Dec 202415min
Inside the Crease: Goaltender Fitness and Performance Metrics
Dive into the science of goaltending in ice hockey. Learn about the distinct physical and physiological profiles of goaltenders and how tailored fitness testing and training can enhance their game per...
27 Dec 202419min
Tracking the Grind: Workload and Fatigue in Women’s Ice Hockey
Dive into the data behind international women’s ice hockey matches. Learn how fatigue impacts performance and discover what wearable technology reveals about player demands and recovery strategies.Exp...
26 Dec 202414min
