Ballymena VandalsSep 20, 20225 min readPros and Cons of Different Hockey Face ProtectionSince 1917-18, the National Hockey League’s inaugural campaign, countless hockey players have suffered severe facial injuries. Some...
Ballymena VandalsSep 20, 20223 min readCustomising your Hockey SkatesCustomizing hockey skates can be smart and even advisable, assuming you’ve first done your research and purchased a pair of skates that...
Ballymena VandalsSep 20, 20224 min readYour Hockey BagYour hockey equipment bag is one of the most important pieces of gear you own. It carries your skates, helmet, and pads, but it’s also...
Ballymena VandalsSep 20, 20223 min readHockey Player GlovesUnfortunately, there’s no standard lifespan for hockey mitts. If you’re a parent, you can expect to replace your child’s hockey gloves...
Ballymena VandalsSep 20, 20223 min readIce Hockey HelmetsYour ice hockey helmet isn’t going to last forever. If you’re a hockey parent, you probably know how quickly a growing player goes...
Ballymena VandalsSep 20, 20227 min readIce Hockey ManufacturersConsidering the earliest known ice skates are 4,000 years old and an early depiction of hockey as played on ice dates to the late 1700s,...
Ballymena VandalsSep 20, 20224 min readThe History of Ice Skates Part 1The next time you’re sitting in the locker room lacing up your hockey skates, take a moment to consider that the modern combination of...
Ballymena VandalsSep 20, 20223 min readThe Oldest Hockey Stick In the WorldWhen you explore the wide range of high-tech composite hockey sticks on the market today—innovative models such as the Bauer Nexus ADV or...
Ballymena VandalsSep 20, 20224 min readHockey Stick Flex GuideWHAT DO THE FLEX NUMBERS MEAN ON A HOCKEY STICK? Hockey stick flex numbers refer to the stiffness of the stick. The number is a...
Ballymena VandalsMar 14, 20222 min readAthletes Nutritional RequirementsFor someone from the general public, a balanced diet must consist of: 50-60% of kcals from carbohydrates 10-20% of kcals from proteins...
Ballymena VandalsMar 11, 20224 min readVitamins - what they do for our bodies and where we get them fromWater soluble vitamins B1 (thiamin) • Helps release energy from carbohydrates • Is needed for proper working of the heart, digestive and...
Ballymena VandalsMar 7, 20223 min readNutrition - Nutrients, Vitamins and MineralsMACRO AND MICRONUTRIENTS NUTRIENTS Nutrients are chemical substances we obtain from food to provide energy for our bodies, regulate and...
Ballymena VandalsMar 4, 20228 min readHockey EquipmentYour most important decision before starting hockey should be to purchase properly fitted and comfortable equipment. When equipment is...
Ballymena VandalsMar 3, 20224 min readDiet PlanningIce-hockey is a power based, anaerobic activity that requires a great deal of energy as the ATP-PC system is the one that is used the...
Ballymena VandalsFeb 28, 20223 min readIce Hockey RulesAim of the Game The objective in a game of ice hockey is to score more goals than your opponent. That simple aim is similar to that in...
Ballymena VandalsFeb 25, 20224 min readHockey LingoLike most sports, players have developed their own 'language' to describe and comment on hockey related activities, actions and people....
Ballymena VandalsFeb 21, 20228 min readHistory of Ice HockeyThe roots of modern day hockey are widely debated amongst hockey historians so in this article I have read all the theories and compiled...
