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Oct

The Recipe for Success – Hockey Specific Nutrition Guidelines for Peak Performance

Looking to improve your game and separate yourself from the pack?  In addition to on-ice skill development training and off-ice strength and conditioning, a hockey player’s diet is critical to their success.   Attention to the timing of meals and their composition will increase a players performance, whether in the weight room, on the ice,

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09

Oct

Quest Hockey Mo Bro’s: Raising Awareness and Funds for Men’s Health

During November of each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches [Mo’s] on thousands of men’s faces in the US and around the world. With their Mo’s, these men raise vital awareness and funds for men’s health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives. Once registered at  www.movember.com  men start November 1st clean

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Sep

Team Skill Development Practice with Morgantown Blades a Success – More to Follow!

Now that summer has passed and the hockey sesason is upon us, Quest Hockey’s focus has shifted to working with teams during their ice time to run team skill development practices.  Our present goal is to work exclusively with teams/organizations to be their official skill development instructors. Hockey players’ skills – skating, shooting, passing, and

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Sep

Player Development: Observations and Recommendations to Coaches and Organizations

Quest Hockey officially started our on-ice skill development programs in December of 2011 with our first power skating program at the Rostraver Ice Gardens.  Ten months later, after having the pleasure to work with hundreds of players and numerous coaches, teams and organizations throughout the Pittsburgh area, we would like to take this opportunity to

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Aug

The Right Practice-To-Game Ratio: Essential for Player Skill Development

Check out this article [link and text found below] from USA Hockey Magazine, which details the importance of the right practice-to-game ratio in order for our hockey players to properly develop their skills.   Every day on the ice, we are reminded of how practice and, more specifically, skill development training is essential for hockey

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May

The Numbers’ Game – USA Hockey Study Reveals Importance of Skill Development Training

Check out this article from USA Hockey, which reveals the importance of skill development training by hockey players.  Players of all ages should focus on the four essential skill areas – skating, shooting, passing and stick handling/puck control – as much as possible to continue to improve.   Quest Hockey is dedicated to improving and

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Apr

SPECIAL OFFER: One FREE Session to All-Star [’94-’97] Power Skating & Stick Skills

With tryouts coming to an end, it’s time to take a break from non-stop competition and time to start focusing on skill development.   With that in mind, Quest Hockey is excited to offer one FREE drop-in to our first Power Skating (April 30, 7:00 – 7:50 PM) and Stick Skills (May 2, 7:00 – 7:50

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03

Apr

April Video Competition: Send Us Your Training Videos for a Chance to Win Free Quest Hockey Gear!

April Video Competition:  Send Us Your Hockey Training Videos for a Chance to Win Free Quest Hockey Apparel!   Whether it’s on the ice during a lesson or off of the ice in the driveway shooting pucks, it’s extremely important for hockey players to continually work on their skill development.  That’s why we want to reward

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Mar

Video: Quest Hockey Stick Skills program – Be More Effective with the Puck

The Quest Hockey Stick Skills program starts in less than two weeks.  This unique program, unlike any other offered in the area, focuses entirely on shooting, passing and stickhandling/puck control.   Check out this video of Jari Byrski, one of the best skill instructors in the world, working with the Ottawa Senators at their 2011

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Feb

Concussions in Hockey: Awareness and Education are Critical

According to the Mayo Clinic, a concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Effects are usually temporary, but can include problems with headache, concentration, memory, judgment, balance and coordination.   Although concussions usually are caused by a blow to the head, they can also occur when the head and

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