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Controlled movement to get game-ready. Do it in the hallway, in gear if you have to.
Tag Archives: Hockey IQ
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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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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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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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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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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Joint stability from the ground up. The one that keeps you out of the trainer’s room.
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Deep core plus dynamic mobility. Where balance on the ice actually comes from.
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Wake up every major muscle group with control. The all-purpose one.
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Inner thighs are what pull you back together after a wide stride. Keep them long.
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Ten minutes. Open hips, better lateral balance. The skater’s stretch.
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The full one. 8–10 minutes, 2–3 rounds, and you’re ready for anything.
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Three stations, 45 seconds on, 15 off, two rounds. Do it with a teammate.
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Two rounds with your hockey bag. Core on, hips awake, four minutes.
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Fats do real work for a growing athlete. Just not in the two hours before puck drop.