Science of Hockey: Game Speed

Science of Hockey, presented by Lenny & Larry's, is back this season.
Kings' Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Price dives into the difference between a player being quick versus being fast and how that affects the speed of the game.

"The NHL is all about one thing: speed. Coaches strategically devise systems to increase the speed of passing and playmaking," explains Price.
Through practice and increased repetition, players are able to make quicker decisions increasing speed without having to skate any faster.
Acceleration is the difference maker in the game.
Watch the full video to understand how NHL players are able to increase their speed and quickness to boost the speed of the game.