If there’s one thing about the level at which I play hockey is that the chances of me actually improving is pretty slim. Players at my level are often out of position, too slow, making the obvious pass, and panic when they have they puck. I include myself in all of these categories. So the [...]

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No, this has nothing to do with global warming. It’s about not enough ice rinks for all the ice sports. This article deals with hockey, but as you read keep in mind; speed skating, ringette, figure skating, sledge hockey, and public skating all competing for the same slab of ice.

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I used to think that comments questioning the sanity of goalies was just humourous rhetoric; a way to deliver a friendly verbal jab at a team-mate.And then the more goalies I met, I realized there was some truth behind it all…
Names have not been changed to protect anyone.

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Very seldom in a discussion about adult recreational hockey does the topic of beer not arise. Especially here. Is it a natural fit between hockey and beer, or something that we’ve been taught. And if so, whose doing the teaching; parents, professionals, or those evil advertisers? (place tongue firmly in cheek)

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A hockey helmet should be comfortable and although all helmets are lined with a protective foam, some helmets will feel better than others. New models of hockey helmets comfortably grip the head from inside by cupping the back of head, or the occidental protuberance. When you are out purchasing a helmet, try on different brands [...]

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As hockey players, we’ve all been the victim of our own stink at one time or another, and theres no one to blame but ourselves. You know the scenario all to well. Getting home from your game at 1:00am, while the thought of actually bending over to unzip your bag leads you to believe you [...]

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A late night game and sinus cold. This is a combination that really makes it tough to drag your butt off the couch to go play hockey. My first thought is to take some decongestant to clear the sinuses, probably Sudafed. I know what your thinking and stop right there! Sudafed, according to Sports Illustrated [...]

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For those embedded deep in the hockey culture we seemingly instinctively know hockey. We take much for granted, resist change, and tend to be oblivious as to why other people may not love the sport as passionately as we do. So it is always good to get an “outsiders” perspective. Alistair Potter provides us with [...]

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Selling beer in the dressing room is about trying to raise a little cash to make the financial strain of belonging to a group a little easier. We’ve all done it in the past as kids with our school, sports team or association. But we’re a little older now and we may have a problem [...]

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Now that the Hockey Heart Study and it’s critique has cautioned me to do some pre-season training , also known as exercise, perhaps I should clean off my equipment rack - also known as an elliptical trainer - and start using the thing. But first, we must procrastinate! Sure this contraption will make me sweat! [...]

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