Ice-hockey, heart rate, load intensity, heart rate monitor

The aim of the contribution was to show the load intensity of ice-hockey players expressed using heart frequency. The level of HR, which is considered to be a reliable quantity to assess the load intensity, was monitored using the Polar TEAM 2 system. The calculated mean SF value of the most active forwards in the match was 94.4? 6.1 % HRmax, while the mean value in backs was 93.5? 6.1% HRmax. The achieved results of the players? load during a championship match could be used as the groundwork for subsequent preparation of training plans and for the selection of suitable methodological-organizational forms in training in the same age and performance category.