Practicing your stickhandling is important if you want to become a better stickhandler. Hockey Shot has a number of hockey training aids that will help make your practice time a lot more fun, and a lot more effective. One product that makes stickhandling more ice-like is the Green Biscuit. Click here to see a video Read More…
Are you looking to get the latest and greatest sporting equipment? Are you hopping back into the game after a layoff or do you have children who are just starting their athletic careers? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then you already know that athletic performance is often tied to quality Read More…
Q. My son just tosses his mouthguard into a front pocket of his bag, which is cleaner than the rest of his bag but still not pristine. My wife says we need to keep it in a baggie or box, but given how many kids pick them up off the floor and put them back Read More…
To kick off our “Skates: Your Most Important Piece of Hockey Equipment” series, Laura Stamm of Laura Stamm Power Skating explains the importance of good boots in preventing ankle pain, ensuring good skating form and protecting feet from sticks and pucks. (Hint: This fancy boot shown will not work!) The quality, fit, manner of lacing, Read More…
Q: My 8-year-old just committed to playing goalie full time, so I need to get her goalie skates. I know she needs time to break them in over the summer, but then what if she outgrows them before the season starts in the fall? How big is too big? A: The good news is that Read More…
With the tagline “Reduce your carbon stickprint,” Total Hockey’s recycling initiative focuses on composite hockey sticks. This new initiative focuses on aligning Total Hockey’s business practices with environmentally friendly strategies in an effort to reduce its ecological impact. “We are excited to launch the first genuine hockey equipment recycling effort in North America,” says Michael Read More…
Question: How big is too big when it comes to goalie leg pads? My son is growing fast, so I want to get them as big as possible without hindering his movement. Answer: Given the expense and hassle of constantly replacing clothes, shoes and sports equipment for growing kids, it’s easy to understand the temptation Read More…
Question: Do goalies really need throat protection? My daughter says it limits her visibility too much. Answer: Currently, throat protection is recommended but not required for youth players. Rule 303: Goalkeeper’s Equipment (3) in the 2009–11 Official Rules of Ice Hockey booklet says: “It is compulsory for all goalkeepers to wear helmets and full facemasks. Read More…
Question: My 7-year-old son wants to try goalie full time next year. Does he really need a goalie helmet or can he just use his regular hockey helmet? Answer: According to USA Hockey, “Goalie helmets are not required at the younger levels, but are recommended for players who intend to make this their main position.” Read More…
Question: Now that my kids’ hockey seasons are over, they won’t stop playing knee hockey with those little sticks. I can handle the noise, the pants with the torn out knees and the little balls flying around the house. But sometimes the plastic sticks snap and go flying as well. Are there any more durable Read More…
