My Game Day Nutrition Formula For Hockey Players 🥑🏒

I've seen players in the past struggle with the nutrition side of things on game days and I wish expressed how I've been doing it so here we are...

Here's my outlook on game day nutrition... and how I typically approach it.

Let's assume I have a game at 7PM

Morning = light snack of choice...

My go-to is coffee w/ honey & a protein shake or a couple eggs/avocado)
Coffee is before skate + protein skate is after morning skate

Afternoon (Meal #1) 4-6 hours out from puck drop

Moderate amount of leans protein (eggs / chicken breast)
Steak and fish aren't usually "lean" protein (they have high fat content)
Starchy carbohydrates (Sweet potatoes are my fav, others include; rice, pasta or regular potatoes)

*Maybe a combination of work, a small nap, walk occurs in between here*

Evening (Meal #2) 2-3 hours out

Banana's with honey (add greek yogurt bowl)
Smoothie with berries/banana/collagen
If you want my smoothie recipe DM me "RECIPE"

Pre-Game 60-90 mins out

hydrate with electrolyte salt pack (salt, lime/lemon works
Caffeine if early in afternoon (please note this effects your sleep)

Post-Game (this isn't mentioned in the video)

Aim for similar meal as #1 but you can go more protein...
Starchy Carbs are still super important post performance
Chocolate milk has been a staple for me lately.

SWEET POTATOES (& potatoes) are my #1 carb based on my ongoing personal research and also personal experience.

Consider timing is different for everyone with games happening during different times of day/week.

That's why I suggest you do your research and look up the term "carb loading" as a useful tool for endurance athletes who feel as though they have heavy legs often.

Typically carb (carbohydrate) loading starts the night before performance!

Below you can watch a small conversation I had with my 1%er's community today!

If you find this content helpful, engage with the community so I know your alive and well...

1 - vote your fav carb

2 - ask a question in comments

3 - drop a pic of your pre-game meal

Pasta

Rice

Potato

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