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😴Sleep
- Sleep is the #1 recovery tool—nothing replaces it.
- Growing athletes need more sleep than adults.
- Poor sleep = slower reactions, weaker focus, higher injury risk.
Hockey Zone
Lifestyle
What you do off the ice shows on the ice.
Hockey development doesn’t stop after practice. Sleep, nutrition, recovery, and daily habits directly affect performance, focus, and consistency.
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🥗Nutrition
- Food is fuel, not a reward.
- Balanced meals support energy, growth, and recovery.
- Poor eating habits show up as low energy and inconsistency.
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💧Hydration
- Dehydration affects skating, focus, and endurance.
- Drink water throughout the day, not just at practice.
- Dark urine = not hydrated enough.
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🧘Recovery
- Recovery is part of training, not time off.
- Stretching and mobility keep the body healthy.
- Ignoring recovery leads to fatigue and injuries.
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⚙️Daily Habits
- Consistent routines create consistent performance.
- Small daily choices matter more than occasional big efforts.
- Discipline off the ice builds confidence on the ice.
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🧠Mindset
- Take responsibility for preparation and effort.
- Learn from mistakes instead of blaming others.
- Confidence comes from preparation, not excuses.
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📱Screen Time
- Too much screen time hurts sleep and focus.
- Late-night gaming reduces recovery quality.
- Limit screens before bed to protect performance.
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Quick Reminders
- You can’t out-train poor habits.
- Recovery and sleep are part of the program.
- Consistency off the ice builds trust on the ice.
- Lifestyle separates good players from reliable ones.