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Improve Skating Acceleration With This Simple Drill
Credit for this exercise goes to our mentor, Peter Twist of Twist Sport Conditioning, former NHL Strength and Conditioning Coach. The Athletic Ready...
Check Out The Aftermath of Matt Hendricks’ Heroic Sacrifice of Taking the Puck in the Worst Place Possible
Edmonton Oilers wing Matt Hendricks has been in the NHL for 10 years. And throughout those years, he has experienced many memorable moments. But what he did Thursday night against [...]
Improving your Hockey Shot on the Ice
Power can be defined as the ability to exert maximal force as quickly as possible. In ice hockey, rotational power is a prime attribute for any player...
TRX Rip Training Hockey Workout
Hockey players must perform a hockey conditioning program that focuses on strength, power, flexibility and durability. These are the keys to improving your performance on the ice and ensuring that [...]
How to Customize Your Goalie Equipment
Recently, a charging forward's skate ended up cutting an artery in the opposing goalie's leg. The goalie was taken directly from the ice to the hospital. This same goaltender was [...]
Exercise of the Week: Power Hip Rotation
Every Wednesday, STACK features an Exercise of the Week to help you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. This week we highlight the Power Hip Rotation, [...]
Relaxing Picks From the Pros
Take some time to relax with your crew this holiday season with these pro-athlete-recommended fun flicks and chill tunes. Fun Flick: Relaxing Tunes: Marty Turco, Chicago Blackhawks, G Slap [...]
Sidney Crosby’s Pyramid Trick
This past weekend, my esteemed colleague Matt previewed the new Reebok 11K Sickick III—also known as the stick Sidney Crosby uses to dangle around defensemen and dish out saucer passes [...]
Learn the Wrist Shot, Snap Shot and Slap Shot from Hockey Coach Tom Martin
With hockey season in full swing, your goal should be to improve as a player every time you hit the ice. No matter how naturally gifted you are, perfecting your [...]
How Sidney Crosby Hit a Homer
At the ripe young age of 23, Sidney Crosby already has an MVP Award, an Olympic Gold Medal and, most important, his name etched on the Stanley Cup. He is [...]
