In-Season Training for Collegiate Ice Hockey

There is a running debate in the hockey world as to whether playing at the Canadian junior level is better for a hockey player’s development than playing at the collegiate level. One clear drawback is that the Canadian system plays more games, resulting in less time commitment toward the off-ice training program. The flip side is that Canadian junior level players experience a “pro” type schedule, playing three to four times per week and travelling up to 6 hours by bus to play a game. The obvious downside is that there is clearly not much time for training and recovery. . . . (to read the remainder of this article, please log in below.)