Alexandria Area Hockey Association

The answer might surprise you.

During a hockey game, your body uses the carbohydrate stores (called
glycogen) in your muscles for energy. As your glycogen levels decrease, so does your ability to perform your best. The faster these carbohydrate stores are replenished after exercise, the better you will be able to perform in your next game.

You also need to take in some protein after your game, which speeds up recovery by repairing your damaged muscles and enhancing glycogen replacement.

First of all, you need to drink a lot of water to rehydrate after getting off the ice.

It is also critical that you take in some high-energy fuel within the first 30 minutes.

During this critical recovery window, you want to focus on foods that are higher in carbohydrates, "medium" in proteins and low in fat.

One of the best things to have after a game to speed up the recovery process is chocolate milk - which is something that all hockey players love to hear.

At the risk of sounding like a commercial, chocolate milk not only tastes great, but it gives you the complete nutrition you need after a game to refuel, recharge and get ready to hit the ice again soon.

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News Flash!!!! The concession stand is now stocked with chocolate milk. Come on in after your game or practice and enjoy this new addition to our great refreshments.