Getting into the NHL with Dwayne Hay

Dwayne Hay lives in Canada where he works as a personal trainer and as a Hockey Program Coordinator for Strive Fitness and Nutrition. However, prior to this, Dwayne Hay was a professional hockey player for the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames. Dwayne Hay worked hard as a professional player, and he understands what it takes to become one. Below, Dwayne Hay would like to share a few tips that helped him to become a professional hockey player.

• Learn the basics. Dwayne Hay says that before you do anything else you need to learn the basics involved in playing hockey. Dwayne Hay says that the first thing you should do is master the art of ice skating. Once you have become comfortable on the ice, Dwayne Hay says it is time to learn how to handle a hockey stick.
• Join a house league team. Dwayne Hay says that the best way to learn hockey is to play hockey. One of the best ways to do this, according to Dwayne Hay, is to join a house league team.
• Try out for competitive teams. Dwayne Hay says that you should also try out for competitive teams. This will teach you how to play the game under pressure, which is how all professional hockey players play the game. Dwayne Hay says that if you are under 18, but older than 15, you can join a junior hockey league. With enough practice, hard work, and dedication, you may find yourself catching the attention of NHL scouts.