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Hockey games are played at a high-level of competition, you log a lot of distance, you’re active in most cases for ~2 hours, your calorie needs are higher, your carbohydrate and protein needs are higher, and you benefit largely from any small percentage performance increase we can get. Even if you’re only 5% better, that still means you get to the ball faster than the person who isn’t.
Additionally, it’s very important to point out that context matters. Nutrient timing works, but like any other tool, it must be used skillfully and in the right way under the correct situation.
Your roving reporter has done some detailed research into recovery drinks and the results are shown in the graphic.
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