For years, coaches have been failing to attain maximum results when putting their hockey players on an off-ice conditioning program. Much of this comes from

The new wave in ice hockey strength and conditioning seems to be dominated by “functional” training, which often becomes dysfunctional.

                         A pillar represents a column of support, a literal tower of strength. There are five pillars of hockey conditioning that should be used to improve on-ice skill development. Those pillars are as follows:

Credeit to www.elitefts.com Recently I had the opportunity to talk hockey training with my friend and colleague Jason Ferruggia, owner of Renegade Strength & Conditioning. Since there is still time to get in shape for hockey season, we thought it would be the perfect time to share it with all of you.

 Is there such a thing as in-season training?Once the season starts there is no need to continue training in the weight room right? WRONG!!!!!  If you are a professional player, college player, or even a junior player chances are you have already heard what I am about to discuss in this article. This article is mainly for those players who believe that once the season starts there is no reason to continue training in the weight room. This article is for the players who know they should be training but have not gotten “around” to it. This article is for the players who believe that they will play just as good whether they are in the weight room or not. If you are one of these players then please read…this article may do you a world of good.

Stick handling          Credit goes to www.Betterhockey.com