Hockey Tough Now
Toughness in hockey is as much about the mind as it is the body. What's so hard about playing hockey? π«‘ - Facebook
Players take NFL-style hits while skating at speeds up to 30 mph. Unlike football, there are no "out of bounds" lines to hide behind; the boards provide a rigid wall that absorbs every impact. Hockey tough
To be "hockey tough" isn't just about big hits or missing teethβit's a unique brand of physical and mental resilience that has become legendary in the sporting world. Itβs the culture of finishing a shift on a broken leg or getting 20 stitches and returning to the ice before the period is over. The Physicality of the Game Toughness in hockey is as much about the
Often compared to soccer in terms of cardiovascular demands, hockey requires sprints at max capacity followed by short recovery periods. Unlike football, there are no "out of bounds"
Hockey combines the most grueling elements of multiple sports into one high-speed environment:
Players routinely put their bodies in the path of vulcanized rubber pucks traveling over 100 mph. The Mental Edge