Hockey Training: Guide to the Off-Season

Hockey Training: Guide to the Off-Season

As the hockey season comes to a close, it’s time for athletes to start thinking about what they are going to do in the off-season.  The off-season is the ideal time to recover from injury,  address movement dysfunctions, and focus on physical training to improve...
The Hockey Player’s Guide to Skating Faster

The Hockey Player’s Guide to Skating Faster

There are many skills and attributes that go into becoming a great hockey player – skating speed is probably one of the most important to taking a player to the next level.  But, how can you do that besides just skating more?  What you do in the gym can have a...
Chasing the NHL dream

Chasing the NHL dream

I still get chills every time I take the ice in front of a crowd.  The feeling of knowing that people came to watch me and my team play is like no other.  I am currently in my last year of juniors and playing for a team in Utica, NY. I am having my best season of my...
Concussion Crisis: How the Medical System is Failing Athletes

Concussion Crisis: How the Medical System is Failing Athletes

Over the past 10-15 years, the medical and athletic communities have made great strides in raising concussion awareness.  While most athletes, parents, and coaches recognize the seriousness of concussions, many do not know the best route to diagnosing and managing a...