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From the Trainer’s Room: Core stability isn’t just sit-ups
July 19th, 2023When most people think about core or abdominal exercises, they think sit-ups and planks. Though these exercises can be effective, can we do it better? Many of the most popular core exercises are performed on the floor. The issue is that most of the sports we play occur standing up. With this in mind, adding…
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USPHL’s National Collegiate Development Conference releases 2023-24 schedule
July 14th, 2023The Tier II National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has released its 2023-24 schedule, which can be found online at www.usphlncdc.com. For the first time, NCDC teams will play over 50 league games extending into late March, with the playoffs ending with the Dineen Cup Championships in late April with an expanded format that includes best of five…
Tigers grad Coulombe advancing career in NA3HL, signs to play for powerhouse Bighorns in ’23-24
July 11th, 2023Hunter Coulombe grew up learning the game of hockey in New Mexico, but found his career take a positive turn when he joined the Colorado Springs Tigers AAA program. Next season, Coulombe will begin his junior hockey career with the Helena Bighorns, a top team in the NA3HL. “I’ve had the opportunity to skate in…
AHL’s Eagles tab longtime assistant Schneekloth as team’s new head coach
July 10th, 2023A familiar face will be staying behind the Colorado Eagles’ bench for the 2023-24 season as last week, Aaron Schneekloth was named head coach of the Eagles. Schneekloth takes over for Greg Cronin, who was named the new head coach for the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks last month. Schneekloth has spent the last 10 years on…
From the Trainer’s Room: Hypomobility vs. Hypermobility
July 10th, 2023Mobility is often a buzzword that is thrown around in training, rehab, and sports performance settings. Here, we are going to look at what it means when an athlete is hypomobile (less mobility) and what it means when an athlete is hypermobile (more mobility), and if one is better than the other. First, it’s important…
From the Trainer’s Room: Common hockey injuries, how to prevent them
July 6th, 2023In a high-velocity contact sport such as ice hockey, injuries are bound to occur. NHL players can reach speeds of over 20 mph on the ice and a puck can be shot at over 100 mph. With players ranging in size, the amount of force created in a check or simply skating or shooting can…
EHL, EHLP release 2023-24 regular-season schedules that include showcases, all-star events
July 6th, 2023The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) have announced the regular-season schedules for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The 11th year of the EHL will kick-off on Thursday, Sept. 14 when the Boston Jr. Rangers take on the Seacoast Spartans in Tewksbury, Mass., and the Connecticut RoughRiders play host to the Connecticut…
Denver product, Thunderbirds, Flyers grad Klee sees NHL dreams get closer, chosen by San Jose in 2023 NHL Draft
July 5th, 2023David Klee spent the 2022-23 season playing his rookie season in the USHL for the Waterloo Black Hawks. That season saw NHL clubs take notice, with the San Jose Sharks being impressed enough to take the Denver native in the seventh round (196th overall) of the NHL Draft June 29 in Nashville. “I found out…
For Colorado Springs’ Mitchell, move to NCDC’s Bulls chance to play high-level junior hockey
July 3rd, 2023Ryan Mitchell has plans to play NCAA Division I college hockey. And the Colorado Springs native is banking on the USPHL NCDC’s Pueblo Bulls helping to realize his dream. Last month, Mitchell signed with the Bulls, staying in the same state where he played AAA hockey with the Colorado Rampage, Colorado Springs Tigers, and Colorado…