Off-ice training has become an essential component in the development of elite hockey players in today's game. Players are faster and stronger then ever. Those who do not put the work in off the ice are quickly being left behind. However, it is important that athletes approach their training intelligently and follow a program with appropriate and realistic goals.
Focus of the Dry Land Training Program:
- Power
- Multi-Joint Strength
- Speed
- Quickness
- Agility
- Dynamic Balance
- Reaction Timing
- Flexibility
- Anaerobic Conditioning
- Neuro-Muscular Coordination
Athletes who train at Dry Land Training include some of Alaska's best:
- Scott Gomez (NY Rangers, NHL)
- Nate Thompson (NY Islanders, NHL)
- Joey Crabb (Atlanta Thrashers, NHL/ Chicago Wolves, AHL)
- Tim Wallace (Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL /Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins, AHL)
- Jason Ryznar (NJ Devils, NHL/ Houston Aeros, AHL)
- Eric Walsky (Manitoba, AHL)
- Tim Wallace (Colorado College WCHA)
- Brian Bales (UAA, WCHA)
- Justin Johnson (Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL)
- Zach Tarkir (Portland Pirates, AHL)
- Chris Tarkir (Wichita, CHL)
- Hans Benson (Springfield Falcons, AHL)
- The Alaska Aces (ECHL)
- John Decaro (Portland Pirates AHL/Las Vegas Wranglers ECHL)
- Merit Waldrop (Phoenix ECHL)