A.I. BURNASYAN FMBC CLINICAL BULLETIN

ISSN 2782-6430 (print)

State Research Center −Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical
Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency

The journal is published in Russian.
Format – A4.
The periodicity of the journal is 4 times a year.

Issue №3, 2026

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A.I. Burnasyan  FMBC clinical bulletin. 2026 № 3

F.A. Mavliev1, G.B. Kalmatova2, A.P. Brovkin1, N.V. Rylova3, V.E. Fleisher4

Morphofunctional Features of Young Hockey Players

1Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kazan, Russia

2State Autonomous Institution “Center for Sports Training” of the Ministry of Sports of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan, Russia

3International Office, State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russiа

4Autonomous Non-Profit Organization of Additional Education “Ak Bars Hockey Olympic Reserve Sports School”, Kazan, Russia

Contact person: Rylova Natal’ya Victorovna: rilovanv@mail.ru

 

Abstract
Aerobic and anaerobic capacity are key components of physical fitness in sports. They are particularly important in game disciplines that require a mixed type of energy supply. The characteristics of the aerobic-anaerobic profile in young ice hockey players of different playing positions have not been sufficiently studied. The aim of this study was to identify differences in aerobic and anaerobic capacity indicators among young ice hockey players aged 16 – 20 years, depending on their playing specialization. Study participants performed an incremental exhaustive exercise test on a Monark 894e cycle ergometer. Power output at the aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max), and maximal anaerobic power (MAP) were measured. Data were processed using SPSS 27 software. The results showed that goaltenders were taller than forwards and demonstrated the lowest values for relative power at the aerobic threshold, VO₂max, and maximal anaerobic power. No significant differences were found between defensemen and forwards.

Keywords: maximal oxygen uptake, maximal anaerobic power, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, young ice hockey players, playing position

For citation: Mavliev FA, Kalmatova GB, Brovkin AP, Rylova NV, Fleisher VE. Morphofunctional Features of Young Hockey Players. 2026.3:19-23. (In Russian) DOI: 10.33266/2782-6430-2026-3-19-23

 

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Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Financing. The study had no sponsorship. 
Contribution. Article was prepared with equal participation of the authors.
Article received: 04.03.2026. Accepted for publication: 28.03.20226

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