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Pro Stock Hockey Blog
After Vegas Success, NHL Watchers Ask Who Gets Knighted Next
In Vegas, the house always wins. Or in this case, the Fortress. That’s the castle-like deal at one end of T-Mobile Arena, above the ice that the Las Vegas Golden Knights call home. And winning is virtually all the Knights have done since entering the NHL this season, rapidly hitting the expansion jackpot and establishing a template for future franchises that [...]
Top-Paid NHL Players
Let’s get one thing straight: Connor McDavid is the highest-paid player in the NHL. Sort of. Certainly, the Edmonton center’s contract extension, signed in July for eight years and $100 million, gives him far and away the highest average annual salary — $12.5 million per — over the life of a deal when it kicks in next season. But then, Alexander [...]
Top Hockey Equipment Brands
Thousands of places across cyberspace will sell you a hockey stick, skates, or a helmet. GearGeek will simply tell you what you really need to know about that equipment — and gloves, and pants. What do the NHL players use? Essentially, each and every one of them. Updated daily and sliced just about any way you could imagine — by gear [...]
A PT's Guide to Lower Body Injuries
We all know the secret to long term athletic success: proper warm ups and cool downs. While these activities help prevent injuries, it’s what you do in between the hockey games and practice that is equally if not more important in. In every sport, it is important for athletes to maintain a "Home Program" to quicken and aid recovery, promote strength [...]
Sparx: The Pros Are Using It & You Can Too
You don’t have to look much further than Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see that Sparx Hockey has edged its way into hockey at pretty much every level. We first connected with the folks at Sparx online, but recently met them in person at the SPHEM (Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers) conference in Phoenix, AZ. While [...]
Complete Hockey Warm-up
It’s crucial to get your body warmed up and moving before you get on the ice, to reduce the risk of injury and prepare your muscles for playing. It also helps you prepare mentally allowing you to get "in the zone" before you get out there. A complete warm-up is a key factor for success at any [...]
Best Hockey Sticks: 2016-17 Season
Let’s just get this out of the way first: The rankings in our list below are determined by their usage among active players in the NHL through the end of the 2016-17 regular season. This is not based off of any sales figures or personal opinions. Let's get to it. #10. Easton Synergy GX – 16 active NHL players Performance Sports Group, [...]
How To Stay Hydrated During A Hockey Game
We’ve teamed up with Precision Hydration, who personalize the hydration strategies of a long list of teams in the NHL, NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball, to give you the lowdown on how to stay hydrated on game day. It’s well worth taking the time to consider your hydration strategy as staying hydrated can have a significant impact on [...]
Pro Stock Insight: Jimmy Vesey
Hockey equipment has changed dramatically over the last several years. Technology has helped make equipment stronger and more durable, yet somehow lighter and more comfortable. While the “average Joe” isn’t able to get equipment tailored and customized to meet specific preferences, those lucky enough to make it to the NHL are given the opportunity to do just that. More than [...]
The Hockey Triad - Why We Should Be Concerned
It's no secret that hockey can take a physical toll on your body - just ask David Speciale, a strength coach at FITS Toronto. Each year, there are thousands of hockey related injuries. While not all of these injuries could have been prevented, educating yourself on injury prevention can go a long way in improving your [...]
