Bantam, 2014-2015, AE (Brampton Hockey Inc.)

Our Yuk Yuk's Comedy Night on November 21st was a huge success! We raised $3640 for our boys and had a great night with friends and family filled with laughs that we will not soon forget.  But none of this could not have been possible without the combined effort, energy and commitment of many.

Hydration Modern research into the impact of proper hydration on athletes has yielded important facts both parents and players need to keep in mind. For more information and clues as to whether your athlete is getting enough, please read the attached article.  Note: this article is geared toward goaltender but contains information that pertains to all players. If link does not work, copy and paste ...

With only one loss, the Brampton Bantam AE 45’s swept their division with a final game win of 3-1 vs. the Oro Thunder.  Congrat’s boys on a fantastic tournament!!

Proper nutrition is paramount to athletic performance.  Check out the following articles on eating right for optimal performance. http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/foods-eat-between-hockey-games-1486.html http://www.odha.com/docs/HEO_Tournament_Nutrition.pdf ​

Warming up will get you Game Ready Most athletes perform some type of regular warm-up and cool down before training and competition.  A proper warm-up increases blood flow to the working muscles which results in decreased muscle stiffness, less risk of injury and improved performance.  Additional benefits of warming up include physiological and psychological preparation. Check out the attached hockey warm-up videos and be prepared to perform at every game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHFy57cngZA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRfYFkAKNQ0