Our skatemill, focused on skating and individual skill development, has quite rightly received both praise and criticism. Over more than seven years of daily use, I have heard virtually every possible opinion. In order to respond responsibly to questions, coach players with my team, and track measurable progress, I examined this relatively new method in […]
Modern ice hockey places significantly higher demands on players than it did just a few years ago.Excellent on-ice skills alone are no longer enough. Players must be stronger, more stable, more efficient, and more versatile — and this is exactly where functional strength and mobility training, known as dry-land training, becomes the foundation. At Hockey […]
In modern ice hockey, nothing determines success more than skating. Speed, stability, agility, balance, and efficient power transfer decide who reaches the puck first, wins a breakaway, escapes pressure, or controls an opponent in a key moment. At Hockey Training Center Praha (HTC Praha), we therefore place one of our strongest focuses on the systematic […]
The quality of skating is one of the decisive factors in ice hockey. Players who skate more efficiently and with cleaner technique reach the puck earlier, win more battles, and gain valuable time for decision-making and skill execution. This is exactly where Skatemill training comes in — a specialized “ice treadmill” that we use daily […]
A powerful shot alone does not guarantee success. What truly matters is the combination of technique, precision, timing, and fast decision-making. At Hockey Training Center Praha (HTC Praha), we therefore develop shooting skills in clearly defined stages — from shooting on synthetic ice in athletic shoes, through training in skates on synthetic ice, to final […]
In ice hockey, long-term development matters far more than short-term effects. Technique, strength, coordination, and game intelligence do not change within a few days — real progress is the result of consistent training over weeks and months. To make this development transparent and measurable for both players and coaches, Hockey Training Center Praha (HTC Praha) […]
