One of the first things you’re going to have to do when taking up hockey is get the proper hockey equipment. Due to minor hockey rules children require more equipment than adults, so in this guide I am making a… Continue Reading
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
I recently published a hockey equipment guide for kids, however I also wanted to do a full post for adult players who are new to the game. There are some tips and equipment recommendations that are different for adults vs… Continue Reading
Congratulations, you are about to begin playing the most exciting sport on earth, this will be a long, challenging and rewarding path for you. My name is Jeremy and I am here to make your journey to hockey as easy… 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
My names Andrew Lucarino and I’m currently the store manager at Time Out Source for Sports in Vancouver, BC. I have worked in hockey retail for almost 13 years. I have been asked many different types of questions about goaltending equipment. I… Continue Reading
Thanks to Tyson Munro from United Cycle in Edmonton, Alberta for supplying this guide to fitting goalie equipment. In this guide we will cover: Fitting a goalie helmet Fitting a goalies chest combo Fitting goalie pants Fitting goalie pads Fitting… Continue Reading
You’ve always loved hockey but your parents didn’t enroll you. Now you’ve got a job, or have moved close to an arena and are finally taking the leap. Good job, you are not alone. I have had people email me… Continue Reading
Picking a Pad To Fit Your Playstyle Aaron Dell in his Brian’s Subzero 3’s, skinned to look like Gnetik III’s When buying new gear, it is important to find gear that fits your specific style of play. Leg pads in… Continue Reading
This is a guest post from Pro Stock Hockey Have you ever smelled a hockey player after a game? Don’t. You will regret it. But even more regretful is not properly cleaning hockey gear. With all that equipment and the… 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