Hockey Equipment: Skates, Sticks & Protective Gear

How Do They Make And Preserve Indoor Ice Rinks For Skating And Hockey?

January 29 2013 , Written by Mike Beech Published on #hockey, #ice hockey, #ice rinks, #rinks

A whole lot of work goes into making and preserving the surface area of an ice rink in good shape. The minor variations in the attributes of the surface area can make a massive difference between a mediocre rink and a world-class skating surface. Since...

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2012 - What's New In Composite Hockey Sticks?

January 24 2013 , Written by Mike Beech Published on #hockey, #ice hockey, #sticks, #composite sticks, #hockey sticks, #equipment

It's impossible to play ice hockey without a hockey stick and a good one is essential to the game. Hockey sticks are generally between 60 inches and 78 inches long. Shorter sticks offer much better puck handling while lengthier sticks permit you to put...

Benefits Of Composite Hockey Sticks

January 21 2013 , Written by Mike Beech

A lot of individuals wonder about the advantages of a composite hockey stick over a wooden one. At the professional level, such as the NHL, everybody plays with a composite stick; thus, you can regard wood sticks as merely another relic of history. Yet,...

Create The Ideal Stick (Hockey Shafts And Blades)

January 17 2013 , Written by Mike Beech Published on #ice hockey, #hockey, #bauer, #easton, #sticks, #equipment

A large number of hockey players nowadays delight in modifying their equipment to suit their own personal playing style. One of the simplest ways to individualize your hockey stick is to buy the shaft as well as the blade separately. In so doing, you...

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Hockey Sticks For Youth

January 12 2013 , Written by Mike Beech Published on #hockey, #youth hockey, #sticks, #hockey sticks, #equipment, #youth

If you've ever played ice hockey, either recreationally or on a team, you understand that the hockey stick and puck are probably the most significant items of gear. Even though other gear is also important and required, the game of hockey (whether or...

Ways To Enhance Your Shooting Abilities For Hockey

January 9 2013 , Written by Mike Beech Published on #hockey, #shooting, #skills, #tips

Do you frequently have the opportunity to score but miss the net or see the puck landing in your opposing goalkeeper's chest? Shooting is critical to the success of your team because if you are not scoring goals, your team is not going to win. When you...

Tips On How To Improve Your Hockey Wrist Shots

January 4 2013 , Written by Mike Beech Published on #hockey, #shooting, #wrist shot, #tips, #skills

A wide open spot - a golden second - it's what ice hockey players live for. You take aim and shoot only to discover to your dismay that you have missed the net altogether or hit the goalie in the chest. It is easy to stay away from this experience if...

About 3 Warrior Hockey Sticks

January 2 2013 , Written by Mike Beech Published on #hockey, #warrior, #equipment, #ice hockey

Ice hockey games require lots of equipment and hockey sticks are essential to the game. In the end, the hockey stick really should work as an extension of the hands in all matters associated with puck handling, whether you are shooting or passing. The...

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