Characteristics of "old timer" hockey play.

Many Canadian adults play Old Timer hockey to improve and/or maintain their cardiorespiratory fitness. This review examined the intensity and duration of play that characterizes adult noncontact hockey. The exercise intensity was assessed by continuously monitoring the heart rate response via telemetry. The duration of play was studied utilizing time-motion analysis, during the typical Old Timer game, the forwards spent 28 minutes on the ice when the heart rate was at least at 60% KM intensity. The forwards averaged 85% KM intensity during game activity. The mean heart rate response of the goaltenders was 143 beats per minute or 64% KM intensity.