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The Science of Hockey

The Science of Hockey

The Science of Hockey explores the scientific aspects of ice hockey and other sports. The podcast utilizes data, research, and evidence to explain how the sport is played, trained, and understood. From biomechanics to performance psychology, the podcast provides scientific insights into the game, going beyond traditional commentary and focusing on the science behind the action. The goal is to make scientific information accessible and engaging for players, coaches, parents, and fans of hockey.

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Ice Hockey Sprints: Unpacking Rest Intervals for Top...

The Science of Hockey ·

2025/02/10

This episode dives into a study on rest intervals during repeated sprint skating for hockey players. Discover how recovery time affects speed, heart rate, and perceived exertion for forwards and defensemen.Explore the impact of 2-minute versus 3-minute rest intervals on sprint performance in ice hockey. Learn how recovery affects speed, fatigue, and player roles like forwards and defensemen.Main source: The Effects of Two Different Rest Intervals on the Repeated Skating Ability of Ice Hockey

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00:15:19

Bodychecking in Youth Hockey: Injury Myths Debunked

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2025/02/08

This episode explores the impact of bodychecking experience on injury rates in youth ice hockey players. Discover why more experience doesn't always mean less risk, and what it means for player safety.Unpack the data on bodychecking and injuries in youth hockey. Learn how years of experience affect concussion rates, severe injuries, and the ongoing debate about safety policies in the sport.Main source: Bodychecking experience and rates of injury among ice hockey players aged 15–17 yearsPaul H

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00:16:23

Skating Speeds and Loads: Gender and Position in...

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2025/02/07

This episode explores the external load of varsity ice hockey players using advanced tracking technology. Learn how speed, position, and gender impact the demands of regular-season games, offering insights into tailored athlete training.Discover the science behind skating performance in varsity ice hockey. This episode analyzes speed, intensity, and positional differences between male and female players, shedding light on individualized training needs.Main source: Local Positioning System-Derived

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00:15:44

Fitting Helmets, Saving Heads: Reducing Concussions...

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2025/02/05

This episode dives into a groundbreaking study on helmet fit and concussion risks in youth ice hockey. Learn how chin strap tightness, fit criteria, and player perceptions impact head safety on the ice.Explore the science behind helmet fit in youth hockey and its connection to concussion risks. Discover the key findings, including the most commonly missed fit criteria and how proper fitting can protect young athletes.Main source: Helmet Fit Assessment and Concussion Risk in Youth Ice Hockey Players:

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00:15:44

Injury Trends in NCAA Hockey: Concussions and Beyond

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2025/02/03

Dive into the NCAA’s injury surveillance data for men’s ice hockey from 2014 to 2019. Learn about the most common injuries, including concussions and AC joint sprains, and how competition intensity impacts injury rates.Explore the latest findings on injury epidemiology in NCAA men’s hockey. This episode discusses player safety, injury mechanisms, and how evolving rules aim to mitigate risks in a high-velocity sport.Main source: Epidemiology of Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association

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00:25:52

Understanding Hockey Injuries: Insights Across All...

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2025/02/01

Explore the epidemiology of injuries in ice hockey from youth leagues to the pros. This episode breaks down injury risks, prevention strategies, and how age and competition levels shape the safety landscape of the sport.Dive into a comprehensive review of ice hockey injuries across all competition levels. Learn about common injury types, mechanisms, and strategies to reduce risks for players of every age.Main source: Epidemiology of Injuries in Ice HockeyGregory R. Anderson, Heath P. Melugin,

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00:20:41

Injury Trends and Recovery: Ice Hockey Across All Levels

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2025/01/31

Explore a comprehensive review of injuries in amateur and professional men’s ice hockey. This episode covers injury types, risk factors, recovery strategies, and the role of gameplay intensity in injury trends.From ACL tears to shoulder sprains, this episode unpacks the most common injuries in men’s ice hockey. Learn how player position, game dynamics, and training routines influence injury risks and recovery.Main source: A Scoping Review of Injuries in Amateur and Professional Men’s Ice

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00:20:07

Head, Neck, and Face: Injury Patterns in Collegiate...

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2025/01/29

Discover how concussions, lacerations, and contact injuries shape collegiate ice hockey. Learn why men’s and women’s hockey differ in injury profiles and how rules impact safety.Main source: Injury Surveillance of Head, Neck, and Facial Injuries in Collegiate Ice Hockey Players, 2009–2010 Through 2013–2014 Academic YearsMolly MacMhathan Simmons, David I. Swedler, Zachary Y. KerrJ Athl Train. 2017 Aug; 52(8): 776–784. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-52.4.03PMCID: PMC5561779

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00:21:07

Shouldering the Risk: Injury Trends in Ice Hockey

The Science of Hockey ·

2025/01/27

This episode explores the prevalence and management of shoulder injuries in ice hockey players. Learn about the most common injuries, including ACJ sprains, instability, and clavicle fractures, and how players return to the ice safely.Dive into the data on shoulder injuries in hockey, including risk factors, recovery strategies, and return-to-play protocols. This episode highlights the challenges players face in a high-speed, high-impact sport.Main source: Shoulder injuries in ice hockey players:

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00:14:53

Inside the Helmets: Exploring Head Impact Risks for...

The Science of Hockey ·

2025/01/25

This episode uncovers the frequency and severity of head impacts in female youth ice hockey players. Learn how factors like age, BMI, and playing position influence risks and how this compares to their male counterparts.Explore groundbreaking research on head impacts in female youth hockey. We discuss how forward positions, tournament play, and BMI affect impact severity, offering insights into player safety and equipment considerations.Main source: Player and Game Characteristics and Head Impacts

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00:30:40

The Rehab Playbook: Treating Ice Hockey’s Most Common...

The Science of Hockey ·

2025/01/24

Discover the unique demands of ice hockey and the physical therapy strategies to address its most common injuries. This episode explores prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols tailored to hockey athletes.Explore how physical therapists manage injuries specific to ice hockey, from concussions to knee and shoulder issues. Learn about the latest rehabilitation strategies and prevention tools to keep players at their best.Main source: PHYSICAL THERAPY MANAGEMENT OF ICE HOCKEY ATHLETES:

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00:16:05

Butterfly Saves: On-Ice vs. Off-Ice Dynamics

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2025/01/22

Explore the science behind the butterfly stance in ice hockey goalkeeping. This episode compares on-ice and off-ice torso kinematics, revealing how gear and environment impact performance and energy expenditure.Discover the biomechanics of ice hockey goaltending. Learn how the butterfly save differs on and off the ice, with insights into torso movement, energy use, and training adaptations.Main source: Float like a Butterfly: Comparison between Off and On-Ice Torso Kinematics during the Butterfly

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00:19:26

What Counts as an Injury? Measuring the Pain

The Science of Hockey ·

2025/01/20

This episode explores the challenges of defining injuries and athlete exposure in elite men’s ice hockey. Discover how inconsistent definitions impact injury rates and the future of hockey safety research.Dive into the evolving standards for tracking injuries in men’s ice hockey. Learn why consistent definitions of injuries and athlete exposure are crucial for improving player safety and league comparisons.Main source: What Is Injury in Ice Hockey: An Integrative Literature Review on Injury Rates,

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00:10:56

Skating Faster: The Connection Between Jumps and Speed

The Science of Hockey ·

2025/01/18

Explore how conditioning impacts on-ice performance in youth hockey players. Learn how elite and sub-elite athletes utilize power and technique to excel in skating and agility.Dive into the relationship between on-ice and off-ice performance for U16 elite and sub-elite hockey players. This episode explores how agility, skating efficiency, and strength differ by performance level.Main source: The Relation of On-Ice and Off-Ice Performance at Two Different Performance Levels in Youth Ice-Hockey

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00:28:57

Globalization vs. Tradition: Sparta Hockey and Football

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2025/01/16

Dive into the intersection of global sports trends and Czech culture through a Sparta Prague case study. Learn how these iconic clubs balance domestic pride with the demands of globalization.Explore how globalization shapes the Sparta Prague hockey and football clubs. This episode examines player migration, foreign ownership, and fan responses, shedding light on the clash between tradition and internationalization.Main source: Understanding internationalization variance within a sport brand: case

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00:15:16

Impact Testing in Hockey: Safer Boards for Safer Games

The Science of Hockey ·

2025/01/15

Discover how flexible ice hockey boards are changing the game by reducing injury risks. This episode dives into crash test dummy experiments, biomechanics, and design innovations for player safety.Explore the latest in ice hockey board technology. Learn how flexible designs aim to lower player impact injuries and why displacement alone doesn’t tell the whole story of safety.Main source: Crash-test dummy and pendulum impact tests of ice hockey boards: greater displacement does not reduce

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00:12:47

The Physiology of Performance: Skating and Muscle Power

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2025/01/14

Explore the physiological underpinnings of elite ice hockey performance. This episode dives into how muscle proteins, enzymes, and aerobic capacity influence skating speed, endurance, and high-intensity efforts.Discover the role of skeletal muscle traits in elite hockey. Learn how ion transporters, metabolic enzymes, and positional roles shape in-game performance and endurance in high-intensity skating.Main source: Associations between skeletal muscle phenotype, positional role, and on‐ice

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00:25:08

Skating Through Pain! Foot and Ankle Injuries: The...

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2025/01/13

Causes and consequences of foot and ankle injuries among collegiate hockey players. Learn how injury mechanisms, skate design, and competition intensity shape the risks faced by athletes.Explore the epidemiology of foot and ankle injuries in NCAA men’s and women’s ice hockey: injury rates, gender differences, and the impacts of competition on player safety.Main source: Epidemiology of Foot and Ankle Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s and Women’s Ice HockeySteven G. Crowley,

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00:14:31

Body Checks and Injuries: The Truth About Pro Hockey

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2025/01/12

Explore the injury landscape of professional male ice hockey, where matches see injury rates as high as 88 per 1,000 hours. Learn about the most common injuries, mechanisms, and strategies to enhance player safety.This episode examines the risks of professional ice hockey, with a focus on traumatic injuries, body checking, and the impact on lower extremities. Discover insights into prevention and recovery for elite players.Main source: What is the Injury Incidence and Profile in Professional Male

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00:26:19

Fueling Success: Nutrition in Elite Women's Ice Hockey

The Science of Hockey ·

2025/01/11

Explore how dietary habits and body composition impact elite female ice hockey players. This episode reveals position-specific nutritional needs and strategies to optimize performance and health.Dive into the science behind nutrition and physical fitness in women’s ice hockey. Discover how diet, hydration, and body composition differ by position and influence performance.Main source: Cross-Sectional Study of the Anthropometric Profile and Nutrient Status of Elite Female Ice Hockey Players:

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