Why Canada Produces More NHL Players U.S. hockey development is at a crossroads. With the NCAA now allowing more CHL players into college hockey, many coaches worry that Canadian players will increasingly earn spots that once went to Americans. But this isn’t really a CHL story. It’s a U.S. hockey development story. The numbers make […]
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Athlete Nutrition
Quick Energy and Focus: Fast Energy Fuels Fast Reactions
My youngest is a goalie, and a tied regional game with her Squirt boys' team, [...]
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Athlete Nutrition
Never Skip Breakfast: No Breakfast = Lower Energy Later
My oldest was never a morning person, so a 6:00 am ice time and "I'm [...]
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Athlete Nutrition
Recovery Matters: The 30–60 Minute Window After the Game
My varsity daughter's WHOOP shows terrible recovery all hockey season: ice before school, practice after, [...]
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Athlete Nutrition Parent Resources
Carbs Are the Engine: Fuel Up to Skate Fast and Think Faster
Carbs get a bad rap, and for an adult at a desk all day that's [...]
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Athlete Nutrition Parent Resources
Protein Timing: Big Protein Earlier, Quick Carbs Closer to Game Time
Protein timing for young hockey players trips up a lot of families, and it tripped [...]
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