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  • An Overview of Sports Injuries

    Author: External Author | May 13, 2020 | Categories: sports injury

    Original Article Source Credits: Verywellhealth , https://www.verywellhealth.com/

    Article Written By :  Jonathan Cluett, MD

    Original Article Posted on :  January 16, 2020

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.verywellhealth.com/sports-injuries-4013926

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  • LEARN THE SECRETS TO SUCCESS

    Author: External Author | May 06, 2020 | Categories: success

    Original Article Source Credits: Puckstop , https://puckstop.com/

    Article Written By : NA

    Original Article Posted on : NA

    Link to Original Article:  https://puckstop.com/blog/ice-hockey-pros-learn-the-secrets-to-success

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  • How to Use Progression in Your Strength Workouts

    Author: External Author | Apr 29, 2020 | Categories: training

    Original Article Source Credits: Podium Runner , https://www.podiumrunner.com/

    Article Written By : Jason Fitzgerald 

    Original Article Posted on : August 19, 2019

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.podiumrunner.com/training/use-progression-strength-workouts/

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  • When Should Hockey Players Start Mental Training?

    Author: External Author | Apr 15, 2020 | Categories: mental training

    Original Article Source Credits: Hockey Mental Game , https://www.hockey-psychology.com/

    Article Written By :  Patrick Cohn

    Original Article Posted on : FEBRUARY 6, 2020

    Link to Original Article:https://www.hockey-psychology.com/when-should-hockey-players-start-mental-training/

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  • 6 Hamstring Stretches for Tight Muscles and More Flexibility

    Author: External Author | Apr 09, 2020 | Categories: stretching , training

    Original Article Source Credits: Shape , https://www.shape.com/

    Article Written By : Lauren Mazzo 

    Original Article Posted on : February 27, 2020

    Link to Original Article: https://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/leg-workouts/best-hamstring-stretches

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  • Tips for How to Treat a Sports Injury Right After It Happens

    Author: External Author | Mar 11, 2020 | Categories: sports injury , treating injury

    Original Article Source Credits: verywellfit, https://www.verywellfit.com/

    Article Written By Elizabeth Quinn 

    Original Article Posted on : February 02, 2020

    Link to Original Article: https://www.verywellfit.com/sports-injury-first-aid-quick-tips-3120825

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  • How to Stop Hesitating During Hockey Games

    Author: External Author | Mar 04, 2020 | Categories: mental game

    Original Article Source Credits: hockey-psychology, https://www.hockey-psychology.com/

    Article Written By Patrick Cohn 

    Original Article Posted on : DECEMBER 12, 2019

    Link to Original Article: https://www.hockey-psychology.com/how-to-stop-hesitating-during-hockey-games/

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  • What Are Fast Twitch Muscles?

    Author: External Author | Feb 19, 2020 | Categories: training , weight training

    Original Article Source Credits: healthline, https://www.healthline.com/

    Article Written By NA

    Original Article Posted on : NA

    Link to Original Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/fast-twitch-muscles

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  • So You Blew the Game. Here is How to Get Over It and Win Again.

    Author: External Author | Dec 25, 2019 | Categories: mental game

    Original Article Source Credits: Mens Health  , https://www.menshealth.com/

    Article Written By: JOSH ST. CLAIR

    Original Article Posted on : JAN 20, 2019

    Link to Original Article: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a25891080/how-to-get-over-a-game-loss-failure/

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  • Burnout in Athletes

    Author: External Author | Dec 18, 2019 | Categories: burnout

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    Original Article Source Credits: NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) , https://www.nata.org/

    Article Written By: Beth Sitzler 

    Original Article Posted on :April 19, 2016

    Link to Original Article: https://www.nata.org/blog/beth-sitzler/burnout-athletes

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  • Sports Discipline; the bridge between goals and accomplishments

    Author: External Author | Dec 11, 2019 | Categories: discipline

    Defence first

    Original Article Source Credits:The Papare  , http://www.thepapare.com/

    Article Written By:  Dr. Asanga Wijayaratne

    Original Article Posted on : April 8, 2016

    Link to Original Article: http://www.thepapare.com/sports-discipline-bridge-goals-accomplishments/

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  • 6 TRAITS OF A GOOD HOCKEY BENCH

    Author: External Author | Dec 04, 2019 | Categories: traits

    Original Article Source Credits:   Ontario Minor Hockey Association  ,https://www.omha.net/

    Article Written By:Tom Bly

    Original Article Posted on :10/18/19

    Link to Original Article:https://www.omha.net/news_article/show/1057572

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  • How to Increase your Hockey Stamina

    Author: Tim Turk Hockey | Jul 19, 2018 | Categories: endurance , training

    Defence first

    Stamina is one of the most important physical characteristics in the sport of hockey. Outstanding endurance is a characteristic required of any hockey player, no matter the age or skill level.

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  • How to Get in Shape for Hockey

    Author: BOBBY R. GOLDSMITH | Jul 18, 2018 | Categories: training

    Defence first

    To succeed as a hockey player, you need to develop a specific set of skills and possess a broad range of physical abilities. You need speed, strength, endurance, elusiveness and, most of all, balance. The process of getting into hockey playing shape usually involves acquiring or reacquiring all these attributes prior to the beginning of the season.

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  • An Overview of Sports Psychology

    Author: Elizabeth Quinn | Jul 17, 2018 | Categories: mental , mental training

    Defence first

    Athletes and coaches generally focus on the physical training and discipline to master sports skills. However, mental and emotional skills training can be just as important for success in sports and in life beyond sports.

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  • Hometown Hockey Brampton with Mike Weaver

    Author: Mike Weaver | Apr 19, 2018

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  • 'Undrafted Puck-Eater' Mike Weaver going into Brampton Sports Hall of Fame

    Author: Iain Colpitts | Apr 15, 2018 | Categories: Mike Weaver , NHL , undrafted

    Mike Weaver, seen here playing with the Florida Panthers, will be inducted into the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame on May 15. - Steve Russell/Torstar Network

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  • Four new inductees heading into Brampton Sports Hall of Fame

    Author: Mike Weaver | Mar 20, 2018

    Former NHL defenceman Mike Weaver is among four individuals who will be enshrined in this year's Brampton Sports Hall of Fame class in May. Weaver, who played parts of 13 seasons in the NHL from 2001 to 2015, will be inducted alongside renowned power lifter Harnek Singh Rai, longtime tennis club volunteer Rosemary Miller, and former professional boxer Rick Souce, at the 38th annual Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on May 15 at Rose Theatre. Although he wasn't drafted into the NHL, Weaver earned his way into the pro ranks after a strong university career at Michigan State, where he…

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  • Former NHL defenceman Mike Weaver, on facing down hockey's ‘afterlife'

    Author: Sean Fitz-Gerald | Mar 11, 2018 | Categories: Defence First Hockey , Mike Weaver

    Near the end, there were days when Mike Weaver would wake up with unexplained swelling on the left side of his face. Sometimes, he said, the swelling would be on the right side instead, and he could never determine the rhythm, the pattern or the cause.

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  • Owner Spotlight: Mike Weaver

    Author: Mike Weaver | Aug 15, 2017 | Categories: CoachThem , Defence First Hockey , Mike Weaver , school

    Owner Spotlight: Mike Weaver

    I’m Mike Weaver, proud owner of Defence First Hockey School.

    I look forward to sharing my story. I hope that you will enjoy getting to know me better.

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