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At Pro Stride Hockey, we believe that regular athletic training during the offseason is crucial for athletes to prepare physically and mentally for the upcoming season. Some time off from hockey and playing other sports in the offseason is important, however taking an extended break from training during this time can negatively impact an athlete’s

Today we will build on last weeks training tip on the lower body configuration called the “stride formation release” , the player shown below shoots left-handed, so the left leg goes back and the majority of the weight gets transferred to the right leg.  As we discussed last week this is called a “stride formation release”

Today’s tip is going to focus on the lower body in what is called the stride formation release. The player shown below is right handed so when he shoots his right leg goes back and the majority of the weight gets transfered to the left leg. The stride formation is the basis to all other

Today’s tip is going to focus on the positioning of the power hand (bottom hand). In the photo below Steven Stamkos (one of the best shooters in the world who just scored his 500th NHL goal) shows how the power hand pushes down and forward to create flex in the stick, which in turn generates

Today we are going to focus on the positioning of the grip hand (top hand ) elbow. In the photo below the red arrow shows how the player does not drop his elbow to his hip on the follow-through of his shot. This allows for the stick to be on the ice longer during the shot,

At Home Training At Prostride Hockey we encourage our clients to practice what they learn from us at home! Especially the shooting mechanics and skills we teach. We will be sending out a weekly training tip starting with our shooting series! This resource is for our valued clients only and won’t be available on social