Ice Hockey Performance
Ice hockey performance refers to skills important for success in the sport of ice hockey including skating ability, stopping, passing, shooting, stickhandling, and checking.
Quick Answer
What it is
Ice hockey performance refers to skills important for success in the sport of ice hockey including skating ability, stopping, passing, shooting, stickhandling, and checking.
Key findings
- Grade C: Anaerobic Capacity (Creatine)
- Grade N/A: Power Output (Creatine)
Safety
No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.
ℹ️ Quick Facts
Quick Facts: Ice Hockey Performance
- Supplements Studied:1
- Research Trials:1
- Total Participants:17
- Top Supplement:Creatine (C)
Evidence-Based Protocol
Supplement stack ranked by research quality
Primary Stack (Tier 1)
Enhances power, sprint ability, and repeated high-intensity efforts on ice
Improves alertness, reaction time, and power output during games
Supporting Stack (Tier 2)
Buffers acid during repeated sprints; improves high-intensity performance
Anti-inflammatory; supports recovery from contact; potential brain protection
Indoor sport athletes often deficient; supports muscle function, immunity
Muscle repair and recovery; high demands from contact sport
How It Works
Ice hockey demands explosive power, speed, agility, and the ability to perform repeated high-intensity efforts while also dealing with physical contact. Proper nutrition and supplementation support these demands.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
NUTRITIONAL PRIORITIES:
1. Adequate energy for high metabolic demands
2. Protein for muscle repair from contact
3. Carbohydrates for glycogen
4. Hydration despite cold environment
5. Recovery nutrition
* Creatine enhances power and repeated sprint ability.
* Caffeine improves alertness and performance.
* Omega-3s may help with concussion recovery (being studied).
Expected timeline: Creatine benefits in 1-2 weeks. Caffeine works acutely.
Supplements for Ice Hockey Performance
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Detailed Outcomes
Research Citations (100)
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