Off-Ice Safety is Just as Important as On-Ice Safety!

You should always stretch before games weather that be at home or beside the rink. Not stretching your muscles before a game (or practice) can lead to injury.

1. Groin frog stretch – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs
2. Seated piriformis stretch – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs
3. Seated glute stretch – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs
4. Hip flexor stretch, rear foot elevated – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs
5. Calf/Achilles tendon stretch on a stepper – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs
6. Delt/Pec stretch – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs
7. Delt stretch – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs
8. Lying, internal rotator cuff stretch – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs
9. Lying quad stretch – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs
10. Seated hamstring stretch, reach for the toes – Hold for 2 rounds, 15-30 secs