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Fully Loaded, Fall 2010
The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.
LAUNDRY DAY
IT MAY NOT BE the best part of life, but laundry day is a necessary evil. While only the top-of-the-line industrial and anti-microbial products will ever have a chance of getting that funky smell out of your hockey bag, a simple dash of Tide or Bold can have your streetwear good to go by the end of the second period. With that in mind, we collected the finest pieces of clothing from several hockey firms and took ’em down to the laundromat to make sure everything is fresh to death in Fully Loaded’s closet.…
HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER
Nicklas Lidstrom Ever wonder why Nicklas Lidstrom can play 30 minutes a game and never look tired? It has a lot to do with the interval training he does in the off-season. Alternating between cycling and running each day, he’ll do 40 seconds at a high intensity and 1:30 at a lower intensity to mimic the shifts in a game. If he is running uphill or the tension on the bike is higher, the interval becomes shorter. If the intensity is lower, the interval becomes longer. Erik Johnson As a young defenseman, Erik Johnson is always trying to improve his upper-body strength. After all, those big power forwards in the corners and in front of the net aren’t going to take care of themselves, ya know. So in the off-season, Johnson focuses on his…
UNDER WEAR
Selling hockey players on the benefits of technical, performance base-layer garments is no longer an issue. They get the message. Cotton T-shirts, long-johns, shorts and, sometimes even, socks are out. Given hockey’s torrential sweat flow — and signature odors — players understand the need to manage moisture and stink. Some have migrated to tight-fitting, compression-type base-layer garments to better channel perspiration, stay cool and perform better. These shimmery synthetic pieces help do those jobs, but their looks and textures aren’t hockey-traditional. Manufacturers have responded with an expanded offering of long-and short-sleeve shirts, long and short pants, socks and other items that mimic the touch of cotton, but are water-wicking, anti-microbial and have hockey-specific features. Hockey brands — including Bauer, Reebok, CCM, Easton and Warrior — all offer base-layer garments. But Under Armour invented the…
STAYING IN THE SOCIAL LUPUL
Hockey players have long been known for their unwillingness to call attention to themselves, but the times may be changing as more and more in the NHL have joined Twitter and other social networks to give fans a small glimpse into their professional and personal lives. As current players go, Joffrey Lupul could be considered a vanguard in that area. The right winger for the Anaheim Ducks has had tough luck on the ice, as he’s been sidelined since last December because of recurring back problems. But the always-quotable Lupul continues to entertain fans in the Twitter-verse, as his 9,000-plus followers can attest. Unless he is giving teammates a good-natured ribbing, Lupul is often tweeting about the bands he likes and chatting up the occasional female who talks to him through his site.…
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