Dehydration is a performance-limiting factor in all sports but is especially detrimental for ice hockey goalies. Time on ice, combined with equipment, the cold dry air in the rink and the fact that line changes aren’t made, increases a goalie’s risk for dehydration. The solution: a water bottle on … [Read more...]
Understanding which bars hockey players should eat
When you stand in the aisle at the grocery store staring at the rows and rows of bars, what are you looking for? Are you looking for an energy bar before practice, a protein bar for afterward, a meal-replacement bar for breakfast as you run out the door, or just a snack in between classes or to go … [Read more...]
Eating right in the offseason will pay yearlong dividends
Ask a hockey player what his or her nutrition goals are during the season and you’ll likely hear answers that focus on performance and injury prevention or recovery. Summer nutrition is different, though. Instead of fueling with a primary focus on performance, players tend to think more about tissue … [Read more...]
Guidelines to stay properly fueled and hydrated at camp
Editor’s note: This column originally appeared in the April 2013 edition and has been updated for this camp guide. Hockey players might attend camp for a host of reasons. For some, it’s simply to have fun playing. For others, camp might present an opportunity to spend time with friends or to hone … [Read more...]
Eat smart to perform your best at tryouts
Hockey tryouts can be a nerve-racking and stressful experience for some players regardless of whether you are trying out for Pee Wee, high school, juniors or a college team. One way to minimize the stress is to prepare well in advance of that first day of tryouts. Unpack your bag and check your … [Read more...]
Make room in your diet for healthy fats
Protein and carbohydrates typically take most of the playing time in conversations about nutrition. That doesn’t mean healthy fats are any less important though. In fact, essential fatty acids (EFAs) play a vital role in supporting overall health, increasing nutrient absorption and the proper … [Read more...]
