How to Treat Blisters from New Hockey Skates
As hockey parents encounter issues and ask questions, we provide answers to common concerns. What hockey player hasn’t had a blister? Here is a reader question we recently received.
Key Factors to Consider When Selecting Hockey Sticks
While a hockey stick might seem like a simple piece of equipment, there are many considerations when shopping for the right stick for your hockey player. Choosing an inappropriate size and type of stick might actually be detrimental to their game. Here are a few tips to consider.
Questions to Ask When Selecting Hockey Pants
When looking at which hockey pants to buy you will want to ask yourself a couple questions. First, analyze your playing style. What level of play are you competing in: a beginner, a travel player or higher, or are you an old timer? Second are you more concerned with protection, mobility or a happy medium? The answers to these questions will dictate the type of ice pant you need. Hockey pants come in various designs with many different features.
How to Properly Maintain Hockey Equipment
Hockey equipment can be a big financial investment. Keeping this investment in the best possible condition can be difficult, especially considering they are being utilized by children. Here are some great tips to keep your child’s hockey gear in top working order and extend the time that it is able to be used.
Hockey Equipment 101– More Than a Pair of Skates
For those just starting out in a youth hockey program, the endless supply of equipment needs might seem overwhelming. However, even seasoned players can become confused about the essential and non-essential equipment. Here is a break down from HockeyX.com of the must-have equipment to include on your shopping list. Use this handy checklist the next time you hit your local sporting goods store.
How to Tape Your Hockey Stick
A player’s stick is often his most personal piece of equipment. Adding tape to your stick makes it uniquely yours. Taping a stick should be done with cloth hockey tape.
How to Choose the Right Hockey Stick Blade
There are many factors that go into choosing a blade that is right for you. Besides the material, construction, and weight there are plenty more factors to consider. The curve type, depth, loft, lie, and toe shape will drastically change the manner in which the puck reacts when shot, passed, or tipped.
Q&A: Wearing Glasses with a Hockey Helmet
Cristina asked: “My son wears glasses but when it comes to hockey he has to take them off. His glasses shift or move when he is wearing his helmet. Sports glasses are too bulky and the helmet gets too tight. I am concerned about buying a bigger helmet size because of safety. Not to mention that the glasses gets foggy after a few minutes on the ice. Do you have suggestions? He is only 7 years old and can’t wear contacts.”
Do This Before Buying Sports Equipment
When shopping for sports equipment, keep in mind that most retailers offer discounts. Don’t make a significant purchase before checking to see if a discount or special offer is available for the equipment you want to buy.
Protect Your Player – Choose the Right Hockey Helmet
The hockey helmet is the single most important piece of equipment that you can put on your child. The most critical factor of the helmet is fit. Check to see if your child’s helmet is adjusted correctly by placing the helmet on the child’s head and have the child shake his or her head from side to side. If the child’s head moves more than the helmet does, then the helmet is not tight enough. It has to fit snugly and not move around on the child’s head.
