There\u2019s a theory that hockey players born early in the year are more likely to excel in the sport. But is there any truth to it?<\/p>\n
Kelly Lockwood, associate professor of Kinesiology<\/a>, appeared in a Canada AM<\/em> segment this morning discussing that very theory, popularized recently by Malcolm Gladwell\u2019s book Outliers<\/em>. Lockwood, who is studying the subject, says there seems to be truth to it. But that\u2019s no reason other skaters need to give up their dreams.<\/p>\n \u201cLaying the foundation of skills young, early and continuing to work at it as they develop through the ranks\u201d is key, said Lockwood, who also discussed the subject in the Toronto Star<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Watch Lockwood’s CTV appearance<\/a>
\n\u2022 Canada\u2019s Hamilton brothers have an early date with success \u2014\u00a0thestar.com<\/a><\/p>\n