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University of Ottawa Biomechanics | Apex Skating

Apex Hockey Partners with University of Ottawa Clinical Biomechanics Research Unit for Academic Study

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Apex Hockey is excited to partner with the Clinical Biomechanics Research Unit of the Human Kinetics Department at the University…

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McGill University Ice Hockey Research Group | Apex Skating

A Sit Down with the McGill University Ice Hockey Research Group

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McGill University in Montreal, Canada has been the home to cutting-edge hockey research for the past few decades. This research…

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NHL All-Star Skating Competition | Apex Skating

2019 NHL All-Star Skating Competition Analysis

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2019 NHL All-Star Skating Competition: Why Kendall Coyne Schofield’s performance was no fluke. One of the many highlights from this…

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Hockey Analytics | Apex Skating

A Conversation with Sportlogiq

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By Dr. Brent Smale Analytics is taking the hockey world by storm and every team is trying to get that…

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Hip mobility drills for hockey players | Apex Skating

Stretching Your Knowledge About Range Of Motion

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By Dr. Brent Smale You are most likely familiar with the concept of range of motion and how it represents…

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Concussions in Hockey Players | Apex Skating

The Impact of Concussions: An Interview with David Koncan, MSc

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By Dr. Brent Smale It’s been estimated that 20% of ice hockey players per team experience a concussion each year…

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Acceleration techniques for hockey players | Apex Skating

Starting From The Top: Open Hip Versus Crossover Starting Techniques

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By Dr. Brent Smale Arguably the most basic skill in skating is starting from a static position and accelerating forward,…

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Agility Drills for Hockey Players | Apex Skating

Closed Chain vs. Open Chain Agility – Drill Selection for On-Ice Performance and Skating Movement Development

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By Dan Bittle, MSc (c) Preface: Inspiration for this post originates from an excellent article written by a fellow contributor…

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Reaction Drills for Hockey Players | Apex Skating

The OODA Loop: Enhancing Reaction Timing and Decision-Making in Hockey Athletes

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By Dan Bittle, MSc (c) In the world of professional sport, athletes require the ability to process information and make…

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Skills Coaches in the National Hockey League | Apex Skating

The Role and Specialization of the Movement Coach in the National Hockey League

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By Dan Bittle, MSc (c) The movement coach is a term that has permeated the world of professional sport over…

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