In this article we have a complete guide to hockey shin pads. We cover everything you need to know before you start shopping. Written by Steve G Cook (minor additions by Coach Jeremy) Why do you need Shin Guards for… Continue Reading
Written by Doug Sears Jr I am a former LHS (local hockey shop) employee and have fit thousands of pairs of skates. In this article I will address everything you need to know about getting a properly fitting pair of… Continue Reading
When you’re a hockey player, your stick is like your best friend! In this hockey stick guide we will get you better acquainted with your soon to be best friend! Hockey sticks, like skates, are considered to be one of… Continue Reading
Hockey helmets, as you can imagine, are the most important piece of protective equipment you can purchase. So it goes without saying that while you can manage oversized shin pads or undersized shoulder pads, if your helmet doesn’t fit correctly,… Continue Reading
Hockey pants are primarily designed to protect three high-risk areas on your lower body – hips / kidneys, front thighs, and tailbone – against falls, shots, slashes, and hits. In addition, some pants will have minor padding in other areas… Continue Reading
Cage, visor or no visor? This is a question that many hockey players face. After minor hockey it is up to the player to decide which type of protection they use (although some adult leagues do require cages). In… Continue Reading
Written by Doug Sears Jr and Coach Jeremy When it comes to selecting a pair of hockey skates there is no “best hockey skate” it all comes down to what the best skate for YOU is. The best skate depends… Continue Reading
If you are going to play competitive hockey you will need a set of hockey gloves. The pair you choose will depend on a number of factors. Common factors when buying hockey gloves include Fit (Anotomical, snug, or Loose /… Continue Reading
Why do you need Shoulder Pads for Hockey? Shoulder pads have a few different purposes. They cover key areas on the upper body including your shoulder, collar bone, spine, sternum, ribcage, and bicep. They do this by using a combination… Continue Reading
Why do you need Elbow Pads for Hockey? The main purpose of elbow pads is to protect your elbows from impacts with the boards and ice, but they can also help protect your forearms and lower biceps from slashes. When… Continue Reading
This article is designed to help people bake skates in the comfort of their own home. Before we start, though, I do want to highlight one thing: If possible, use a pro shop! Skate ovens at pro shops are specially… Continue Reading
So there are a lot of articles about sharpening out there. Some go into great detail to explain everything that could possibly be relevant to sharpening your skates, some are more general. This one is intended to act as a… Continue Reading
What’s the Difference between pro stock hockey equipment and the gear available at large retailers and pro shops? Two words: performance and customization. Pro stock equipment is gear made for the pros — designed to NHL player specifications and able… Continue Reading
Lets be honest, you can go without skate guards, I did for about 10 years, but that’s because I never realized the true benefit of a skate guard. Now that I use them I can clearly see an advantage to… Continue Reading
We’ve given you a guide to hockey equipment that you NEED to have to play hockey, but what about Accessories? Most hockey players carry a few extra items in their hockey bag, and in this post we will show you… Continue Reading