We have built powerful cars that can travel at great speeds, but have yet to develop one that can handle a tight turn at 300 mph. The point is, hockey players should focus on developing a superior suspension rather than adding horsepower. Easier said than done. Assuming you are ready to put the last piece of this intricate jigsaw puzzle into place is a bit premature for most hockey players. Power makes sense only after you have mastered skating and puck control techniques.
Power is the end result of perfect execution and precise control.
Who wouldn't want power or a little roughness, they are both huge parts of the game. The problem arises in one's infatuation with and relentless pursuit of power. Often times, fundamentals and technique are neglected and their importance is overlooked on the way to the quick fix that people associate with powerskating. There are no shortcuts, only more direct routes through logical, progressive technique training. Again, there are no short cuts when developing hockey skills.