by Compete Performance | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog, Hockey
As many junior, college, and youth hockey seasons come to an end, it’s time to step back and take a look at the year, recover from the harsh demands both physically and mentally, and set goals for the coming off-season. Hopefully, you are playing in the USA Hockey...
by Compete Performance | Mar 4, 2023 | News
Briony Retasket recently committed to further her hockey career at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut. The Beaverton, Oregon native has played the last four years for the Anaheim Lady Ducks and is currently a senior at Savanna High School where she is...
by Compete Performance | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, Sports Injury Rehab
Can you tell me what a “separated shoulder” is? It’s not the same as a dislocated shoulder and you may be surprised to know how many professional players have sustained this injury. In fact, when I recently spoke with Joe Huff, the Head Athletic Trainer for the...
by Compete Performance | Feb 13, 2023 | Blog, Hockey
Have you ever heard a skating coach tell an athlete to get lower or get your knee over your toes? Sounds easy, but it may not always be the case. These types of skaters may not physically be able to get lower due to either strength deficits or lack of mobility or...
by Compete Performance | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Hockey
The medial collateral ligament in the knee or MCL was the second most common injury in NCAA hockey in 2013 as stated by Grant, Bedi, Kurz, Bancroft & Miller. The study showed that only concussions had a higher injury rate in male collegiate players. The MCL is one...
