Ice Hockey Nutrition - August 21, 2007

TITLE: YOU PLAY HOW YOU EAT........ By: Robert E. Rosmis - Performance Specialist True Performance Fitness West Meadows Ice Arena - Rolling Meadows, IL (847) 894-5058 As a Strength & Conditioning Coach for several young hockey players, I...

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Curling: Shuffleboard On Ice

Curling is becoming more well known since the advent of the Internet and especially since the awesome 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games that First Nations hosted as equal partners with other national sponsors. They televised more of the sport of curling than before and we were able to learn about it from TV. It is like shuffleboard on ice with longer, smoother, gliding follow through. I love it!

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When buying ice hockey equipment for the youth player, make sure to get properly sized equipment for optimal performance and protection. There are many ice hockey items that can be purchased used to save money. Use our Hockey Equipment Checklist to determine when to buy new or used equipment.

Beginner's Guide to Hockey

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Either in A Jeep Wrangler with the top down for a day of fun in the sun or whenever you feel like getting out, try these Pennsylvania day trips.

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Kinds of Skates Needed for Beginning Ice Hockey

Ice hockey skates have special padding for protection and feature special construction for quick stops and starts. The beginning player needs a good, solid skate, but they don’t have the appreciation for specialty skate construction and elaborate bells and whistles. Regardless of the price or brand, the best ice hockey skate for the beginning player is the one that offers the most protection and has the best fit for your child’s feet.

NHL Original Six Hockey Teams and the Stanley Cup Trophy

History of the National Hockey League (NHL), The original six ice hockey teams and the last Lord Stanley Cup winners for the applicable 30 teams.

How to Size an Ice Hockey Stick

When sizing an ice hockey stick, the top of the stick should generally be between the players nose and chin. The hockey stick is an extension of a player's arm, thus a very important piece of equipment to hae sized correctly.