Number 7: Learn from the Pros

With the NHL a week into action overseas and running over the course of an Aussie off season the timing couldn’t be any better whilst you prepare for next year.  Number 7  is watching the NHL this summer and watch not only becuase you enjoy watching ice hockey but because you can actually learn a lot.  Why? Cause they are the best ice hockey players in the world.  You could pick up a new move that you can start practising, even use it as a bit of motivation to work harder. 

“I tend to watch what the center’s are doing positionally all around the ice from defending in their own end and acting as a support for the defenceman to how they forecheck and apply pressure to the opposing team in their end” reveals center Scottie Herbet.  “Even how they approach face-offs”. 

Now there are a few ways an aussie can keep up to date with the NHL action.  Firstly, anyone can go onto www.nhl.com and watch highlights and even livestreamed games.  Secondly, if you have foxtel.  Fox sports plays at least two games a week.  Go to www.foxsports.com.au and check it out.  Thirdly, if you know a friend who has foxtel, get them to even tape a game for you.

This is probably the easiest and most enjoyable out of our 10 ways to improve your ice hockey this off-season.  Number 6 is sprints.  We will also detail a sprint program that you can use straight away.

Keep up the hard work this offseason.