Title: The measurement of loading forces acting on sole of the foot in ice-hockey skates and their casuistic signification Abstract This thesis describe a new construction of measuring device, which is able to detect the loading forces acting on the skates during ice-hockey. This device was calibrated and validated for detection of loading force vector, bending force vector and point of force action on the skate blade. For some cases was described a casuistic mean of measurement by new measuring device "measuring skates" and former device Footscan Insole®. The measurement of loading forces during ice-hockey may be used in practise of skating technique, predictive or protective biomechanics. Future use is also research of discomfort in ice-hockey boots or sportsengeneering. Aim of a study: Aim of a study is projected, calibrated and validated a measuring device able to detect interraction in system foot-skates-surface. After validation is neccessary to prove the practical benefit of this device. This device should make possible to find out the origin of discomfort during ice-hockey skates use. Methods: After a critical review the prototype of measuring skate was constructed. The measuring skate was calibrated a nd validated. In contend of pilot study was done the experiment to proof the casuistic mean of...

In this study we found out whether professional ice hockey players have better static and dynamic stability after vestibular stimulation after 20 seconds of spinning on a rotary chair compared to normal healthy population. A total of 21 probands, 8 professional men players, 1 professional woman player and 12 men from the ordinary healthy population underwent testing. Probands passed a total of 8 tests, 4 tests without vestibular stimulation and the same tests after vestibular stimulation on a rotary chair. For testing on a stabilometric platform, we used the variants parallel stance barefoot on plate, parallel stance on a foam pad, parallel stance barefoot on plate with head movement to extension, parallel stance on a foam pad with head movement to extension. The rotation time on the chair was 20 seconds at a rate of approximately 1 Hz (20 turns ± 2), followed by a stability measurement time of 30 seconds. Our measured results showed that there is not signifficant difference in static and dynamic stability between ice hockey players and healthy population after induction of vestibular stimulation.

Title: Aspect of ice-hockey kids recruitment Goals: Main goal of this thesis was to find out, how enrolment days affect the decision of parents, whether their kid starts going on ice hockey trainings regularly. Furthermore, if coaches consider these reasons significant. Method: Data were acquired with quantitatively by questionnaire. Questionnaires were created in two versions - for coaches and for parents and then they were distributed in electronic form. They contained four parts, which aims to obtain necessary data for answering exploratory questions. Results: Identifying of base aspects, which have impact on parents and children and could affect the successibility of the enrolment days. With the results as a base were created recommendations for practice. Key words: Children, parents, recruitment, promotion, ice hockey, clubs, aspects

The diploma thesis deals with pre-match preparation at a professional level for ice hockey players under 16 years of age with the Russian and Czech national teams. The aim of the work is to map and compare the pre-match phase for the Czech and Russian national teams up to 16 years old. I divided the work into several parts. The theoretical part is devoted to the characteristics of ice hockey, sports performance in ice hockey, fitness training, warm-up, hockey training, hockey match, stretching and eating. The practical part specifically focuses on the Russian and Czech national teams, contains records of morning training, meals, pre-match preparation, pre-match training, roster, number of goals in the games, games results and post-match stretching. I used observation, interview and statistical methods to find out the results for the practical part.

Title: Migration of Czech junior hockey players Objectives: The main objective of this thesis is to understand the relationship between migration of Czech junior hockey players and the level of their success in the NHL. To help accomplish this goal, desirable secondary data needed to be collected. One of the secondary goals of this thesis was to analyze topics and studies related to this thesis. Methods: This thesis uses quantitative research. One of crucial methods used is document analysis; analysis of related case studies and data in particular. Comparative research was also used to compare data collected in this thesis and data collected in related case studies. Correlation analysis was used to understand the relationship between migration and success in the NHL. Results: The results of this thesis follow up on related case studies in certain aspects, mainly the data gathered in said studies. Comparison of data collected in mentioned studies and this thesis proves the generally known decline of total number of Czech players drafted to and playing in the NHL. The number of Czech players in the NHL has more than halved in the last 20 years. Case studies previously done on this topic showed that Czech players who spend their junior years abroad are very unlikely to succeed in the NHL. The results...

Background: The Swedish sports movement, is organized through RF, with a responsibility to contribute to societal benefits. Part of the societal benefit is to ensure that more young people play sports. The Swedish Sports Confederation, RF, acts as an umbrella organization and organizes most of the Swedish sports movement. Statistics show that the amount of young ice hockey players is the lowest in 20 years. Policies have been implemented from RF and SIF, to get more young people to play sports and ice hockey. Despite the policies, there has been no change. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to create an understanding of how ice hockey clubs experience policies from RF and SIF with the goal to keep the young players in ice hockey Question: How do ice hockey clubs experience the policies from RF and SIF, to keep young people playing ice hockey? Methodology: The study uses a qualitative method, based on semi-structured interviews. The respondents are one representative from the Swedish Ice Hockey Association, and a representative from each of the five largest ice hockey clubs in Sweden, in terms of the number of licensed players. Conclusion: Based on the question and the empirical material, we were able to conclude that there's a loose coupling, with both running an elite business while broadening the breadth. There is a will in the ice hockey associations to keep young people, but there is a big responsibility on the individual within the associations. / Bakgrund: Den svenska idrottsrörelsen har sedan organisering genom Riksidrottsförbundet, RF, tillskrivits ett ansvar för att bidra till samhällsnytta. En del av samhällsnyttan, är att se till att fler ungdomar idrottar. Riksidrottsförbundet, RF, agerar som en paraplyorganisation och organiserar större delen av den svenska idrottsrörelsen. Statistik visar att antalet ungdomar som spelar ishockey är det lägsta på 20 år. För att få fler ungdomar att idrotta och spela ishockey har RF och SIF initierat satsningar som ska möjliggöra en förändring. Trots satsningarna, har ingen förändring skett. Syfte: Syftet med studien är att skapa en förståelse för hur ishockeyföreningar upplever satsningarna från RF och SIF, med målet att behålla ungdomar inom idrotten. Frågeställning: Hur upplever ishockeyföreningar det förändringsarbetet som finns från RF och SIF, för att behålla ungdomar inom ishockeyn? Metod: Studien använder sig av en kvalitativ metod, baserad på semistrukturerade intervjuer. Respondenterna är en representant från det svenska ishockeyförbundet, och en representant för vardera av de fem största ishockeyföreningarna i Sverige, sett till antalet licensierade spelare.  Slutsats: Utifrån frågeställningen och det empiriska materialet kunde vi dra slutsatsen att det finns en löskoppling mellan att bedriva en elitverksamhet och breddverksamhet samtidigt. Att viljan finns att behålla ungdomar men det ligger ett stort ansvar på individen inom föreningarna.

Title: Compensatory exercises in ice hockey Objective: The aim of this diploma thesis is to create battery of compensatory exercises suitable for ice hockey. Methodology: It was used scientific method of observation - theoretical-empirical character. The results were measured by pre-intervention and post- intervation measurements. The results were compared with using a Cohen's coefficient d, an arithmetic mean and a percent. Results: We have created the battery of comepnsatory exercises suitable for ice hockey players. This battery was created by studying the literature, consulting with coaches and physiotherapists and from personal experience. We were found differences in all tests compering pre- intervention and post-intervation measurements, which indicate a tendency to qualitative shift. Key words: ice hockey, muscle imbalances, compensatory exercises, unilateral load

Title: Development of speed skills in ice hockey in categories U11, U13, U15 Objectives: This master thesis is mainly focusing on verify whether the development of speed skills on the ice in ice hockey is effective off-ice training. Another goal of the thesis is to experimentally verify if the development of speed skills has a different impact on selected age groups according to the same intervention program. Methods: In this master thesis was used the method of quantitative analysis of results. The measurement took place in the form of motor tests, which were compared between two research groups. Results: All categories were divided into two research groups, which completed a six-week intervention training program on-ice and off-ice or only on-ice. In the 20 m direct sprint test and test stop and start, there was a significant improvement more in the experimental group of all categories, which we assessed according to Cohen's d. In the reaction test, only the experimental group U15 improved. In the last agility Illinois test, experimental groups U13 and U15 improved. For the other groups, the players either did not improve significantly or both groups improved equally. Subsequent comparisons between categories showed that the younger categories improved more than the older ones. Keywords: Ice...

SyfteSyftet med denna studie var att undersöka passningsprecisionen hos ungdoms- och juniorishockeyspelare (15 – 18 år) som under den gångna säsongen var aktiva inom serierna ”Elit” eller ”Division 1” i antingen U16, J18 eller J20.MetodFör att undersöka passningsprecision i ishockey så designades två tester. Testerna gick ut på att försöka träffa en tre centimeter bred målpinne med en puck från ett avstånd på 15 meter. Fem spelare genomförde två test med olika komplexitetsnivåer, en i rörelse samt en stillastående. Varannan passning slogs med forehand och varannan med backhand. Passningarna genomfördes i serier om tio passningar (5 forehand och 5 backhand). På båda stationerna genomförde varje spelare fem serier, det vill säga totalt 50 passningar (25 forehand, 25 backhand).ResultatResultatet i denna studie visade att det fanns en signifikant skillnad i passningsprecisionen mellan forehand och backhand i såväl stillastående (p < 0,001) som i rörelse (p = 0,009). Däremot var det ingen signifikant skillnad beroende av komplexitetsnivå för vare sig forehand (p = 0,29) eller backhand (p = 0,22).SlutsatserUtifrån det resultat som framkom så kan man se att passningshållet (forehand/backhand) påverkar passningsprecisionen. Samtliga spelare hade en högre precision på sin forehandsida jämfört med backhand oberoende av komplexitetsnivå. / PurposeThe purpose of the study was to measure passing precision among youth- and junior ice hockey players between 15 and 18 years of age, who in the past season played at either “elite” or “Division 1” level in U16, J18 or J20.MethodsTo measure passing precision in ice hockey, two tests were designed. The tests consisted of a player trying to hit a three-centimeter-wide pin by passing a puck from 15 meters away. Five players did the test that were divided into two different levels of complexity, one in forward motion and one standing still. The players hit a total of ten passes divided into five forehand passes and five backhand passes, they took turns in hitting forehand and backhand one by one. In total, the players did five series of ten passes on each station, a total of 50 passes divided into 25 forehand passes and 25 backhand passes.ResultsThe result of this study showed that there was a significant difference in passing precision between forehand passes and backhand passes, regardless off whether the pass was played in motion (p = 0,009) or standing still (p < 0,001). However, the test did not show any significant difference between the different levels of complexity on either forehand (p = 0,29) or backhand (p = 0,22).ConclusionsBased on the results from this study, you can see that the way you hit the pass (forehand/backhand) effects the passing precision. All players had a higher precision on their forehand than their backhand, regardless of level of complexity.

This study discusses ways how patterns of masculinity and femininity construct themselves in gendered practices of ice hockey, in the bodies of female ice hockey players and their gender identifications and how the players construct their gender performances. Opening section describes gender as an analytical category in the sport as a male domain where there are reproduced and emphasized elements of traditional masculinity as physical strength and dominance that are contrasted to the attributes of traditional femininity such as vulnerability and passivity. It outlines how gender is constituted in the sport in general and in ice hockey as a masculine sport, and how the norms of masculinity and femininity are reproduced through them. The dynamics of relationship between gender and ice hockey team is treated within the case study of a Czech women hockey team. The study discusses how gender positions of female hockey players of this team are constituted within the team dynamics, the effect of normative femininity to the constructions of physical performances, the concept of physical fitness for hockey and gender conformity appearance. It also outlines the gendered formal grounding of the women hockey through the rules and hierarchical structures and the influence of media coverage and the segregation...