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Three hockey moms cheering in the rink stands wearing custom Hockey Mom team shirts with their sons’ numbers

Hockey Culture, Rankings & The Bigger Picture

Hockey Jacket Controversy: Is Youth Hockey a Community or a Business?

The hockey jacket controversy wasn’t really about jackets. A hockey mom on what it reveals [...]

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12
Oct
Front entrance of Stamford Twin Rinks in Stamford, CT

Rink Reviews

Rink Review: Stamford Twin Rinks

Two sheets, two food options, parking under the building, and a Wesco sister store with [...]

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27
Sep
Hockey player warming up in a rink hallway before a game

Athlete: Warm-Up

Stretch 6: Pre-Game Flow

Controlled movement to get game-ready. Do it in the hallway, in gear if you have [...]

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21
Sep
Teen hockey player balancing on one leg during an ankle stability drill

Athlete: Warm-Up

Stretch 5: Ankle, Knee & Hip Control

Joint stability from the ground up. The one that keeps you out of the trainer's [...]

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21
Sep
Teen hockey player doing a core stability exercise on the grass

Athlete: Warm-Up

Stretch 4: Core Stability + Flexibility

Deep core plus dynamic mobility. Where balance on the ice actually comes from.

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21
Sep
Hockey Culture, Rankings & The Bigger Picture

Hockey Jacket Controversy: Is Youth Hockey a Community or a Business?

Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Three hockey moms cheering in the rink stands wearing custom Hockey Mom team shirts with their sons’ numbers
12
Oct

The hockey jacket controversy wasn’t really about jackets. A hockey mom on what it reveals about youth hockey becoming a business.

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Rink Reviews

Rink Review: Stamford Twin Rinks

Posted on September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Front entrance of Stamford Twin Rinks in Stamford, CT
27
Sep

Two sheets, two food options, parking under the building, and a Wesco sister store with a 10-out-of-10 goalie room. The full parent review of Stamford Twin Rinks, graded Elite to House League.

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Athlete: Warm-Up

Stretch 6: Pre-Game Flow

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Hockey player warming up in a rink hallway before a game
21
Sep

Controlled movement to get game-ready. Do it in the hallway, in gear if you have to.

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Athlete: Warm-Up

Stretch 5: Ankle, Knee & Hip Control

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Teen hockey player balancing on one leg during an ankle stability drill
21
Sep

Joint stability from the ground up. The one that keeps you out of the trainer’s room.

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Athlete: Warm-Up

Stretch 4: Core Stability + Flexibility

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Teen hockey player doing a core stability exercise on the grass
21
Sep

Deep core plus dynamic mobility. Where balance on the ice actually comes from.

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Athlete: Warm-Up

Stretch 3: Full-Body Activation & Balance

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Teen hockey player doing a standing quad stretch on a field beside his hockey bag
21
Sep

Wake up every major muscle group with control. The all-purpose one.

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Athlete: Warm-Up

Stretch 2: Groin & Adductor

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Teen hockey player doing a lateral lunge groin stretch beside her hockey bag
21
Sep

Inner thighs are what pull you back together after a wide stride. Keep them long.

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Athlete: Warm-Up

Stretch 1: Hip Mobility & Balance

Posted on September 21, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Athlete stretching hamstrings and hips on the grass before hockey
21
Sep

Ten minutes. Open hips, better lateral balance. The skater’s stretch.

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Athlete: Warm-Up

Warm-Up C: Pick Up → Carry → Move

Posted on September 21, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Athlete doing a loaded squat as part of a pre-game warm-up for hockey
21
Sep

The full one. 8–10 minutes, 2–3 rounds, and you’re ready for anything.

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Athlete: Warm-Up

Warm-Up B: Movement Stations

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by anika@gritkore.com
Teen hockey player doing lateral hop overs across a hockey bag on a field
21
Sep

Three stations, 45 seconds on, 15 off, two rounds. Do it with a teammate.

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