by Compete Performance | Jan 6, 2022 | Blog, Hockey
Groin strains are common injuries in the game of ice hockey. Previous reports in the NHL have shown that up to 10% of all injuries sustained have been due to strains of the groin or adductor muscle group. In today’s NHL, it is a little tougher to note since these...
by Compete Performance | Dec 28, 2021 | Blog, Hockey
Quickness and foot speed are two major criteria that truly separate the better players from the rest of the pack when it comes to skating. The players who possess quickness and foot speed outshine their opponents at all levels of play. So, what do you think “foot...
by Compete Performance | Oct 18, 2021 | Hockey, News
Compete owner and Athletic Trainer Chris Phillips has been selected by US Figure Skating as part of the Medical Staff for the Cup of Austria. Phillips, A preferred provider by US Figure Skating, will be heading to Graz, Austria for the competition from November 11th...
by Compete Performance | May 8, 2021 | Hockey
Speed on the ice is defined by stride length times stride frequency. To improve your speed, you must improve one of these two factors. Improving strength and power in the lower body will aid in the improvement of frequency and is a particularly important aspect of off...
by Compete Performance | Feb 21, 2021 | Hockey
In a high velocity, contact sport such as ice hockey, injuries are bound to occur. NHL players can reach speeds of over 20 mph on the ice and a puck can be shot at over 100 mph. With players ranging in size, the amount of force created in a check or simply skating or...
by Compete Performance | Feb 9, 2021 | Hockey
We often see social media posts of athletes lifting massive weights in an attempt to get bigger muscles. Many young hockey players see these posts and want to do the same – get huge muscles because they think it will make them better hockey players. Well...
