🥅 Want more energy on the ice? Start by looking at what you’re putting into your body.
On this episode of The Ride to The Rink, Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie Casciano Burns talk directly to young hockey players about something that can make a real difference in how they feel, focus, and perform: nutrition.
Food is fuel, and just like a car can’t run well without the right gas, hockey players need the right fuel to perform at their best.
The crew breaks down why healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or boring. They talk about building better routines, making smarter snack choices, learning how to cook, trying new foods, and getting the whole family—or even the whole team—involved.
🏒 In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Why nutrition can affect your energy, focus, and performance
🍌 Simple hockey snacks like bananas with peanut butter, yogurt with berries, apples, wraps, oatmeal, and smoothies
Why creating a food routine can make game days easier
How NHL players often rely on consistent pregame meals and routines
Why healthy eating habits are easier to build when you start young
How young players can help prepare their own meals and snacks
Why cooking at home can sometimes be more affordable than fast food
How picky eaters can challenge themselves to try something new
Why eating well works even better when teammates and families do it together
And one of the biggest challenges from the episode?
Try one new food this week without deciding you hate it before you even taste it.
Your hockey development doesn’t only happen at practice. What you eat, how you prepare, and the habits you build away from the rink can all help you become a stronger, more energized athlete.
🎧 Listen now, share this episode with your teammates, and start thinking about one small nutrition habit you can improve this week.
Work hard. Have fun. Fuel well. And keep enjoying the ride.
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