The Science of Hockey

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  • 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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Episodes
  • Unequal Ice: Gender, Stress, and Injury in Hockey

    Unequal Ice: Gender, Stress, and Injury in Hockey
    Jan 9 2025

    Dive into the inequalities of elite ice hockey. This episode examines the unique stressors for male and female players, linking past-season injuries to perceived stress in a high-intensity sport.
    This episode explores the stress and injury risks faced by elite male and female hockey players. Discover the stark differences in resources, perceived stress, and how injuries affect players differently based on gender.
    Main source: Same game, different worlds? General conditions, perceived stress, and associations between stress and past season injuries in elite female and male ice hockey players
    Tobias Wörner, Stefan Kauppinen, Frida Eek
    BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2024; 16: 69. Published online 2024 Mar 20. doi: 10.1186/s13102-024-00862-0
    PMCID: PMC10953269
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    19 mins
  • Knee Injuries and Gear Fit: Challenges for Amateur Hockey Players

    Knee Injuries and Gear Fit: Challenges for Amateur Hockey Players
    Jan 1 2025

    Explore the injury risks faced by amateur ice hockey players, from knee and shoulder injuries to equipment challenges. This episode dives into a study on injury mechanisms, protective gear fit, and solutions for safer gameplay.
    This episode examines the injury profile of amateur ice hockey players, with a focus on the role of protective gear. Learn how fit issues and player experience levels impact safety and performance.
    Main source: Risk Factors Based on Analysis of Injury Mechanism and Protective Equipment for Ice Hockey Amateur Players
    Heejae Jin, Hyojeong Lee
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Apr; 19(7): 4232. Published online 2022 Apr 1. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19074232
    PMCID: PMC8998423
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    18 mins
  • ACT for Hockey: Mindfulness in Action

    ACT for Hockey: Mindfulness in Action
    Dec 31 2024

    Explore the groundbreaking application of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) in ice hockey. This episode reveals how mindfulness and psychological flexibility can improve focus, engagement, and performance on the ice.
    Dive into the science of psychological flexibility with Acceptance and Commitment Training for ice hockey players. Learn how this method impacts goals, assists, and overall performance in elite junior players.
    Main source: Acceptance and Commitment Training for Ice Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    Tobias Lundgren, Gustaf Reinebo, Markus Jansson Fröjmark, Emil Jäder, Markus Näslund, Per Svartvadet, Ulf Samuelsson, Thomas Parling
    Front Psychol. 2021; 12: 685260. Published online 2021 Jul 22. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.685260
    PMCID: PMC8339210
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    18 mins

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