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
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
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