Category: Blogs
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Nelson/Sipotz: Do combine results and draft status really matter?
Darryl Nelson and Brian Sipotz are regarded as top experts in the field of strength and conditioning for ice hockey performance. Darryl has been the head strength and conditioning coach for USA Hockey’s National Team Development program since 2000 and also serves as the director of performance for Advantage Strength and Conditioning in Ann Arbor.…
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The Sports Doc: New concussion protocols to keep athletes safe
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Welcome to MiHockey’s new column, featuring Dr. Jeff S. Pierce, a Michigan Board Certified Doctor specializing in Sports and Rehabilitation. Dr. Pierce will discuss all things hockey and keeping players healthy and injury free on and off the ice. Participation in sports is an important part of physical, mental, and social development for our youth.…
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Nelson/Sipotz: What your training should be…
Darryl Nelson and Brian Sipotz are regarded as top experts in the field of strength and conditioning for ice hockey performance. Darryl has been the head strength and conditioning coach for USA Hockey’s National Team Development program since 2000 and also serves as the director of performance for Advantage Strength and Conditioning in Ann Arbor.…
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Nelson/Sipotz: Is your strength training program up to date?
Darryl Nelson and Brian Sipotz are regarded as top experts in the field of strength and conditioning for ice hockey performance. Darryl has been the head strength and conditioning coach for USA Hockey’s National Team Development program since 2000 and also serves as the director of performance for Advantage Strength and Conditioning in Ann Arbor.…
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The Sports Doc: On a mission to prevent hockey injuries
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Welcome to MiHockey’s new column, featuring Dr. Jeff S. Pierce, a Michigan Board Certified Doctor specializing in Sports and Rehabilitation. Dr. Pierce will discuss all things hockey and keeping players healthy and injury free on and off the ice. As I was preparing to write my first article as The Sports Doc, I was debating…
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Naurato: It’s ‘Silly Season, Part 2’ for youth hockey
By Brandon Naurato – This is a follow-up to Naurato’s ‘Silly Season’ is here for youth hockey column that was originally posted on Feb. 11, 2015. The winter season is over and as players and parents travel from rink to rink we hear whispers of stories that have transpired throughout the year. Some tell stories…
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Lerg: The importance of making a good impression
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By Jeff Lerg – As the years have gone by in my career, I have really started to take notice of how the hockey world is connected. I have learned that it is important to make a good impression every time you set foot into the rink. Whether you are going to a game, a…
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Naurato: ‘Silly Season’ is here for youth hockey
By Brandon Naurato – At this point in the season, where is your focus? I ask this question of everyone – players, parents and coaches. Hopefully it’s where it should be, and not on something in the distant future. As a player, there is no better feeling than approaching the end of the season and having…
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Lerg: A give-and-go off-post drill for practice
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By Jeff Lerg – This is a drill that can help train many areas of a goaltender’s game. Make sure to use at least three shooters to make this drill unpredictable. Another shooter can be added to increase the options for the passer. One shooter will pass the puck from the slot down to a…
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Lerg: Overuse of ‘The Post Wrap’
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By Jeff Lerg – Have you noticed the increasing amount of goaltenders spending the majority of time on their knees when the puck is in their zone? In my opinion, many goalies are overusing a goaltending technique called the post wrap (other names includes post jam or reverse ‘vh’). The post wrap is a position when a…