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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A member of our online hockey forum r/hockeyplayers has put together a number of graphics to help with wingers positioning and responsibilities in the defensive zone. This is a great reference for hockey players. More recommended reading I also recommend… 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