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		<author><![CDATA[Denis Boucher]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Complexities of team building]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48742-Complexities-of-team-building.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Denis Boucher explains his role with the Quebec League's Victoriaville Tigres this season as they try and bounce back from an early playoff exit]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Denis Boucher]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Player fitness in the playoffs]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 14:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Having the most power isn't always the best thing for your game in the long run - you have to be able to keep it up. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Denis Boucher]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[The myth of mental toughness]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/46347-The-myth-of-mental-toughness.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Denis Boucher writes why he thinks mental toughness isn't real and why you shouldn't ignore stress and emotion. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[On-ice testing with the Philadelphia Flyers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44301-Onice-testing-with-the-Philadelphia-Flyers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Denis Boucher explains his methods used to help in finding optimal training techniques with the Flyers. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How do concussions impact the body?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43881-How-do-concussions-impact-the-body.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting the head healthy after a brain injury is obvious, but we can't forget to ensure the rest of the body has recovered as well. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Denis Boucher]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Learning to train properly]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Denis Boucher returns with pointers on how always training at a high intensity level can actually hurt your results. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The reality of time pressure]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 10:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Denis Boucher explains how crunch time can take you off your game unless you are able to separate yourself from the situation. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Blog: How to harness the power of team cohesion]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39463-Denis-Bouchers-Blog-How-to-harness-the-power-of-team-cohesion.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A team that works together succeeds together, but each individual has his own idea of how to accomplish that goal. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Blog: How training your brain helps performance]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Denis Boucher explains how you can train your brain to react to certain situations and improve your on-ice game. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Blog: Are nutritional supplements necessary?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Denis Boucher, Ph.D., explains how the effectiveness of supplements can be overblown and even hinder results if not used properly. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Blog: The quest for speed]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36157-Denis-Bouchers-Blog-The-quest-for-speed.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Denis Boucher, Ph.D., explains how simply training won't guarantee you'll reach optimum speed and that brain activity plays a large role.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Blog: The development of on-ice testing]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/35534-Denis-Bouchers-Blog-The-development-of-onice-testing.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Denis Boucher, Ph.D., discusses the importance of on-ice testing and how it can help athletes train for specific improvements. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Denis Boucher]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Blog: The surprising factors of muscle fatigue]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/35241-Denis-Bouchers-Blog-The-surprising-factors-of-muscle-fatigue.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his second entry, Dr. Denis Boucher explains the difficulties behind defining fatigue and gives pointers on how to manipulate it. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Denis Boucher's Blog: Tips to get the most out of training]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/35001-Denis-Bouchers-Blog-Tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-training.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The sports science specialist who has worked with the Philadelphia Flyers, writes about how to properly condition yourself. -  ]]></description>
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