When it comes to youth hockey, life can get hectic at times. Look no further than a six-day stretch this past November for Ben Mirageas (Newburyport, Mass.) while playing for the USHL’s Chicago Steel: a game Friday at the Madison Capitols, another Saturday at the Green Bay Gamblers and one Wednesday … [Read more...]
New England prep schools offer bright horizons
For the region’s prep school hockey teams, the competition begins long before the first game of the season is played. Attracting prospective student-athletes can be a battle on several fronts. From a hockey standpoint, many higher-end players are lured toward junior hockey, which they believe might … [Read more...]
Find a faster first three steps
Hockey players from all different backgrounds and skill levels enter the weight room each summer with several different goals and aspirations for next season. A common target for many of these players is to increase their ability to accelerate in the first three steps. Having the ability to … [Read more...]
World Junior Showcase has a New England tint
Thirty-five current or former USHL players were among the 42 invitees named to USA Hockey’s 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase, giving them an opportunity to represent their country and defend Team USA’s gold medal at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship. The 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase will … [Read more...]
Creating a resilient athlete
During the competitive hockey season, players aim to keep their body as healthy as possible to meet the demand of their busy practice and game schedule. Staying healthy and injury-free can be difficult if the player doesn’t prioritize basic long-term strategies to support a healthy lifestyle. … [Read more...]
Champion’s Choice primed to help youth, scholastic teams gear up
It was after winning the national championship with his traveling softball team in 1991 that Steve Crampton, president of Champion’s Choice, really hit a home run. Then a general manager at Stavis Seafoods in Boston, Crampton, now 58, was approached by companies seeking sponsorships with his … [Read more...]