In the’60’s, the NHL was almost entirely made up of Canadian born players. There were a few US natives, but players from other countries were unheard of. Stan Mikita, born the country formerly known as Czechoslovakia, started to change that. While he was sometimes overshadowed by teammates like Bobby Hull, most hockey experts consider Mikita the best NHL center of the’60’s. He was born in what is now Slovakia, and sent to live in Canada as a young boy. Like most boys his age, he began playing the national sport of hockey.
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Stan Mikita: Pro Hockey’s Unsung Hero
November 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Hockey
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Hockey Conditioning Routines: Interval Training To Build Endurance
October 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Hockey
End of practice, it’s time for “bag skating”. Coaches want to instill a strong work ethic in their players to develop a season-long conditioning. Developing proper endurance will be crucial for late-season playoff games. So we have our players skate ladders: red line to red line, blue line to blue. Back and forth. No breaks. Breaks are for weak players, right? Better to skate them until they can barely move.
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How To Paint Your Personality Onto Your Hockey Helmet
September 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Hockey
The hockey helmet is certainly an iconic piece of gear, whether on the roller rink or ice rink. It offers great protection to your head by gripping your head, specifically the occipital protuberance. The right sizing is therefore very important so that your head will be effectively protected from injuries.
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