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Pure Hockey the Magazine Joins Forces with USHL Riptide Media Group, LLC, publishers of Pure Hockey the Magazine, are pleased to announce that we have joined with the United States Hockey League (USHL) in support of their league wide fan appreciation weekend on April 4th and 5th, 2009.

Center Ice

Steve Poapst: From The Chicago Blackhawks To Head Coach of the Chicago Steel
Q&A with former NHL Chicago Blackhawks defenseman and present Head Coach of the USHL Chicago Steel about the USHL league, player development and his playing experience.

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Pure Hockey the Magazine Partners with the Chicago Steel of the USHL for Illinois/USA Hockey Nights Brick, New Jersey (October 22, 2009) – Riptide Media Group, LLC, publishers of Pure Hockey the Magazine, is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League for their 2008-2009 season as Hockey Partners. Pure Hockey the Magazine will be involved with several game nights throughout the season.

Pure Hockey the Magazine Partners with the Chicago Steel

360 Power Training

The Ultimate Forward Stride The forward stride is not only the most commonly used stride on the ice. It is an essential skill for high performance hockey.

Off the Ice

Squatting And Variations
By incorporating the proper lower body exercises in an off-ice training routine, you will see a dramatic increase in speed, power and strength on the ice.

Behind the Bench

Body Checking For Youth Contact is considered by many to be a fundamental part of hockey, but in the past few a controversy seems to be brewing as the number of injuries relating to body contact has significantly increased.

Player Development

The Laws Of Speed

No matter what technique you subscribe to, these are two principles of speed that never change: Balance is the foundation and Knee bend is the fuel.

On the Ice

Good Skater Or GREAT Skater? Coaches often complain about players who skate hard but always seem to be a step behind. They appear to be good skaters but never seem to get ahead of the play.

In the Crease

Drink Up! And Stay Healthy
Goaltenders are susceptible to excessive water loss more than any other position in the game of hockey; which can possibly lead to dehydration, and heat stroke.

Nutrition

Game Time Menu!

As a hockey player how much thought goes into what you eat?

Equipment Corner

The Locker Room “Shuffle”: The Scowl Towel Watches Your Step
The locker room “shuffle” begins as your bare feet touch the floor …

Ask the Coach

Ask the Coach - Volume 8, Issue 2 Coach Chic will try to keep up with the numerous questions coming from readers. He will try to answer each one - in the order in which they arrive and as space allows.

Latest Videos

Stride Analysis by Laura Stamm Power Skating