Nutrition is important for the long-term success of any athlete, including hockey players. Below, we provide some nutrition tips to help players achieve maximum health! Carbohydrates : Carbohydrates, “carbs”, will provide energy for hockey players during intense workouts. This…
You may wonder what makes one hockey player better than the other or how one player seems to surpass the performance of everyone else. Well, the answer is usually effective hockey development training. We all know that to ace any…
I recently posted an article on Social Media about Hockey Canada’s new Cross-Ice Hockey mandate for kids under age 7 this upcoming season. Received so many passionate opinions & responses! Personally, still ‘on the fence’ about this topic. At first thought,…
Tim Turk Hockey aims to develop hockey players to their fullest potential while maintaining their motivation. We create a POSITIVE, ENTHUSIASTIC and FUN program directed toward instilling a long lasting desire to play hockey … The Greatest Game on Earth!…
During the course of a young hockey player’s career you may hear the following term used by coaches and players alike – Long Term Player Development (LTPD) Model. A good question that parents may have is, “ What exactly is…
So let’s talk about the big question every player and parent asks themselves. How hard is it to actually make it to the big show? What are the actually numbers and chances of becoming a professional NHL hockey player. In…
Smaller sized rinks for younger players will be enforced for the upcoming 2017 – 2018 season by Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada is confident that this mandate will allow younger players to refine foundational hockey skills. After many years of light…
If you don’t want your child’s hockey skills to get “rusty” during the summer, you might want to consider hockey camp. Choosing a hockey camp can be a difficult decision. There are many factors to consider. You want your child…
Recently polled our Social Media followers with the choice of SUDDEN DEATH ORVERTIME OR SHOOTOUT in hockey. An Overwhelming 97% of fans would prefer Sudden Death Overtime and only 3% prefer the Shootout. Not that I or most people are…
As the regular hockey season winds down, there will be plenty of trips & activities that will keep players busy, but don’t forget the importance of ‘down time’! Here are 7 important steps for players to follow so that they…
