Best Drink While Playing Hockey?

[CarpeNoctem]

I've tried a lot of things over the years and found the best solution for myself. 60-70% water, 30-40% powerade and a half teaspoon of salt. But I'm wondering what has worked for other people... so please tell us

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

beer

 

[Noonansgoal]

I really like biosteel.

 

[STC]

water

 

[Weitz]

Beer before, water during, beer after

 

[mikitas donut]

I stick to water. I'd like to drink beer before and during, but I get bloated easily.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Definitely water. There's no need to add sugar or salt to most American or Canadian diets.

 

[HockeyThoughts]

I just chug water all day 1.5-3L on the day of the game and then bring water to the game and barely touch it because I'm so hydrated

 

[Boy Hedican]

water. sometimes I add a splash of lime/cucumber gatorade for some flavor even though I actually really like water. That usually happens when I'm hungover or if I haven't had enough to eat and irrationally think that adding the gatorade will help.

But, nothing really beats water.

 

[Boy Hedican]

I just chug water all day 1.5-3L on the day of the game and then bring water to the game and barely touch it because I'm so hydrated

This sounds about right. When I first started playing and didn't drink enough water I was shocked at how little a few of my teammates drank during the game. I'd be chugging it down like mad. Now, I drink roughly 80-100oz a day (even regular days) and I only sip on water occasionally during games. I DO sweat a lot though so I'm constantly needed to replenish my body.

 

[Renbarg]

Most of my in game water ends up on me, rather than in me.

 

[Dave Hahn]

Amaretto and ginger ale.

Or water, whatever.

 

[BlueJazz]

Coconut Water. I feel way better during and after since I switched from Water to Coconut Water. I drink 1L per game.

 

[Ozz]

Water for me. Sports drinks tend to upset my stomach while I'm playing for some reason.

 

[ArcataShark]

Sweat

 

[Crosbyfan]

1/3 sport drink, 2/3 water

 

[CarpeNoctem]

1/3 sport drink, 2/3 water

That's basically my preferred method as well. I added the salt because apparently, I sweat out a lot more salt than most people do (which I thought wasn't true until I found a college study that explained it recently, some people can sweat out 5x more salt than average), and it has helped a whole lot for me.

 

[HIFE]

Coconut Water. I feel way better during and after since I switched from Water to Coconut Water. I drink 1L per game.

This!!! It's so delicious and sadly equally as expensive. I can't justify buying it for every skate but coco water is amazing stuff, mother nature's original energy drink. Almost no one knows what it is, I bet guys would get a good laugh if you showed up with a coconut and a straw on the bench...

 

[Blufreezy]

I just chug water all day 1.5-3L on the day of the game and then bring water to the game and barely touch it because I'm so hydrated

Same here although I still drink during the game. I need to drink more water in general and eat a bit better. I make sure I do on game days but I'm trying to make it an everyday thing

 

[sanityplease]

I just chug water all day 1.5-3L on the day of the game and then bring water to the game and barely touch it because I'm so hydrated

Same, although I do end up drinking a fair amount of water during the game.

 

[The Tikkanen]

Smart Water or another brand of bottled water with electrolytes. It's what I've been doing for a long time, part of my routine.

 

[Primary Assist]

water before and during, coconut water or protein shake after. Or beer.

This!!! It's so delicious and sadly equally as expensive. I can't justify buying it for every skate but coco water is amazing stuff, mother nature's original energy drink. Almost no one knows what it is, I bet guys would get a good laugh if you showed up with a coconut and a straw on the bench...

You could always try the powdered stuff. Just mix it in with water and you're set. Way cheaper, same nutritional benefits and taste.

 

[capebretoncanadien]

I'm close to OP.....

1/2 Orange/Lemon gatorade usually

1/2 water

WAY too sweet on it's own.

 

[TheSilverSkeeter]

Water primarily. Occasionally I'll use the Gatorade powdered mix to make a heavily diluted sports drink. (use about 1/3 the amount of suggested powder for the amount of water)

 

[SeenSchenn2]

I really like biosteel.

This. Or Water.
I've been using Biosteel for 3 or so years and it's wonderful. No sugar/added sugar/caffiene or crap. Personally refreshes me after a shift. Expensive though.