Hockey Terminology: A Complete Guide to Hockey Slang Terms
In the game of ice hockey, there are a wide variety of slang terms used. In this guide, we’ve built a complete guide to understanding hockey terminology, so you’re never left to questioning anything ever again! Here are many of the terms used in hockey slang. Apple Bender Buzzing Chirps Geno Hatty Icing Penalty Powerplay […]
How To Size Hockey Gloves: Sizing Chart
Picking the right size hockey gloves is critical to on-ice performance. Hockey gloves are measured by level as well as length in inches. The most common types of hockey gloves are youth, junior, intermediate, and senior. Typically, hockey players age 14 and older wear Senior sized hockey gloves. How To Find The Right Size Hockey […]
How To Stop Palms of Hockey Gloves From Ripping
Repairing the palms of your hockey gloves is annoying, and for most, it simply means a trip to the store for new gloves. If you’re like me, however, learning how to extend the life of your gloves is in your best interest as it saves a couple bucks every year. There are three things you […]
How To Repair Hockey Gloves
Doing a DIY Hockey Glove repair is not only possible, it’s actually fairly easy. In this guide, we’re going to walk you through a step by step hockey glove repair tutorial. Without question, the area of your gloves that will need repaired the most is the palm region. For lots of hockey players, a hole […]
Best Hockey Gloves For 2024
Every wonder how Connor McDavid makes opposing defenders look like swiss cheese as he hangs them out to dry, yet again? Combined with his speed, McDavid has some of the best hands in the game of hockey. The ease at which he dekes left before going to his right and back to the starting point […]
Best Hockey Sticks For 2023
Looking for the best hockey sticks this year? Hockey sticks are the single most important piece of equipment a hockey player will use. A pro hockey stick is top of the line, the same hockey stick used by your favorite NHLer, built using the best carbon fiber, but also expensive. It’s a pretty broad question […]
Skate Sharpening Radius Chart
One of the most important decisions you’ll make on the ice happens before even putting your skates at. What radius should you sharpen hockey skates at? The radius, often referred to as the “hollow” of the hockey skate blade, refers to the radius of the grinding wheel used to sharpen your skates. If you go […]
Best Hockey Skates For 2023
“So Tyler, what are the best hockey skates for the money?” Believe it or not, that’s probably the top question I get asked day in and day out when it comes to the “best of the best” hockey gear. What are the best skates for beginners? What are the best youth hockey skates? If money […]
Best Hockey Helmet 2023
Hockey helmets. The single most important piece of equipment any hockey player, or hockey parent will buy. A lot of folks ask us to do some deep dive of “hockey helmet ratings”, or the best hockey helmet for concussions, or whatever the situation, but to be completely honest the helmet is one piece of equipment […]
What’s the best way to wash hockey gloves?
I’m always a bit surprised when folks ask me, “Can I wash my hockey gloves?” Hockey gloves, like every other piece of hockey equipment, can and should be washed on a regular basis. Washing your gloves is no different than a strenuous, sweaty practice where the palms and gloves themselves end up completely soaked. The […]