Men’s League Players: Stop Skating In Slow Mo 🐢

A post in the hockey Reddit group had me rolling. One Men’s League player shared a clip of himself scoring what he thought was a slick goal and proudly showed it to his girlfriend. Her reaction? Dead serious: “Why is it in slow motion?” Brutal… but also kinda accurate. The truth is, most guys in Men’s League are way slower than they used to be. Not because we’re too old to be fast—but because we’ve stopped doing anything explosive. Speed, power, and first-step quickness all fade fast if you don’t train them. Everyone’s lifting weights—and that’s great for staying strong. But if that’s all you do, you’re gonna move slow for the rest of your life. If you’re already working out, start training like an athlete. You’ll feel the difference in your stride, your shifts, and your confidence on the ice. Men’s League is just for fun, but it’s a lot more fun when you feel good out there! Want a training plan built specifically for Men’s League players? Check out Men’s League Domination ‘25.