Ice Hockey Skating Drills for Beginners
06 05 2025
There’s nothing more thrilling than a hard-fought game of hockey, and a lot of that has to do with the speed and skill of the players as they move up and down the ice. Hockey players are among the best skaters in the world, gliding on their blades like they were born wearing them. But the truth is that even
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Hockey Skates vs. Figure Skates: Which Are Best for You?
06 05 2025
What’s the difference between hockey skates vs figure skates? While they may appear the same to the untrained eye, these skates are engineered with different purposes in mind.
Choosing the right pair is contingent on your individual goals and skating style. For hockey players, knowing these nuances leads to
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How to Get Into Hockey: A Beginner’s Guide
06 05 2025
Hockey is more than a game — it’s a fulfilling, fast-paced sport that draws players and fans alike from all walks of life.
If you’re wondering how to get into hockey, the journey can be exciting and rewarding, regardless of age or experience level. Whether you’re drawn by the thrill of the
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Best Hockey Warm-Up Drills for Game-Ready Performance
05 30 2025
Before taking the ice, every hockey player — from youth leaguers to NHL stars — needs to prepare both physically and mentally. While a superstitious ritual (left skate first, anyone?) or mindfulness meditation might foster mental fortitude, there’s some tried-and-true strategies that players can
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Off-Season Workouts for Hockey Players
05 27 2025
The off-season presents hockey players with an unparalleled opportunity to elevate their game. While the regular season provides plenty of conditioning, the off-season allows athletes to immerse themselves in their physical development without the wear and tear of competition.
Effective off-season workouts for a h
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Hockey Shooting Drills to Try at Home
05 27 2025
Practicing hockey shooting drills at home offers players a convenient way to hone their skills without having to worry about rink schedules or travel. By dedicating time to structured home practice, players can refine their shooting techniques, leading to improved accuracy, power, and consistency; the muscle memor
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Best Ice Hockey Gifts for Players & Fans
05 27 2025
Some people always know what to get their friends and family as gifts. For the rest of us, however, gift-giving season can be a stressful time as we fret over finding the perfect way to say how much we care for the special people in our lives. That is, unless, you have a hockey player or hockey fan in your inner c
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Hockey Conditioning Drills: On-Ice & Off-Ice Training
05 27 2025
Whether you’re prepping for tryouts, grinding through the season, or just looking to level up your game, the right hockey conditioning exercises can make all the difference. From quick first strides to lasting third-period legs, strategic training helps players perform better, recover faster, and avoid burno
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How to Change Your Hockey Skate Blades
05 27 2025
When you’re prioritizing the physical attributes of your performance, it can be easy to overlook things like blade care. But whether you’re a seasoned vet or a new player (or parent), investing in proper blade care can take your game to new levels.
We’ve put together a guide to walk you through e
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A Guide to Sharpening Ice Hockey Skates
05 06 2025
There are a lot of things you can do to maintain a competitive edge as a hockey player. You can practice your stickwork, get in a daily workout and make sure you eat right. In all the work that goes into gaining an edge on the ice, however, you shouldn’t ignore the literal edges of your skates. The sharpness
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Best Hockey Training Aids & Products for Skill Development
05 06 2025
When you think about your hockey gear, no doubt the first things that come to your mind are your stick, your skates and your pads. After all, it’s tough to play the game without any of these. But there’s a category of hockey equipment that’s no less important to your performance on the ice even t
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Hockey Stick Taping Styles & Trends
01 17 2025
No two hockey players are the same — not even the Sedin brothers. Different styles of play call for gear that fits players like they were born with it, and that means a lot of trial and error and careful consideration. When it comes to finding the ideal stick, knowing how to choose one made with the proper level
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Hockey Stick Types: Wood vs. Composite
01 17 2025
The Stanley Cup bears the names of such illustrious teams as the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Bruins and … the Seattle Metropolitans. In the 2023-24 NHL season, Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov was the league's scoring leader with 144 total points. A century earlier, the season's top scorer was Ottawa's Cy Denneny
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Hockey Stick Size Guide: Youth vs. Junior Hockey Sticks
12 13 2024
If you have a kid getting ready to play hockey, chances are you were a little overwhelmed seeing the list of equipment he or she needs. With so much gear you need for your young hockey player, it can be more than slightly confusing at first. For example, does your young player need a youth stick, or a junior sti
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How to Break in Your New Hockey Gloves
11 19 2024
The Importance of Properly Breaking in Hockey Gloves
Hockey gloves don't start out fitting like a glove. Before they start providing you with the grip and protection your hands need on the ice, you need to get them broken in so they feel like a part of you. Otherwise, it can feel less like you're wearing
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How to Break In a Hockey Goalie Glove
11 15 2024
As a goalie, you need to be able to react at the speed of thought to stop all the quick wristers and booming slap shots that come your way. Your gear needs to feel comfortable and act as an extension of your own body, or else you could be fumbling with it when you should be making the play. Nowhere is this more
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A Hockey Business Idea: From the Locker Room to the Boardroom
Posted by Matt Stathopoulos on 10 30 2024
Statement of the obvious - I am a hockey fanatic and obsessed equipment gearhead. I pinch myself that I get paid to be the marketing manager at ProStockHockey.com and my job is to obsess about all things hockey. Prior to this job, I was already obsessed about all things hockey but didn’t get paid to do it – hu
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Glove Fitting Guide: How to Measure Hockey Gloves
Posted by Matt Stathopoulos on 10 25 2024
Hitting the ice with equipment that doesn’t quite feel right means you’ll spend more time trying to get comfortable than keeping your eyes on the puck. This is especially true of your gloves, which should fit just like…well, you know. These can be some of the most important pieces of gear to get right, because
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What Is A Kick Point On A Hockey Stick?
Posted by Matt Stathopoulos on 10 21 2024
When you reach more-competitive levels of play, it’s important that your equipment feels like an extension of yourself. You want to have faith that your stick will handle the puck the way you expect it to if you want to have success on the ice. This is why most players are very particular about the type of stic
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A Guide to Hockey Stick Flex
Posted by Matt Stathopoulos on 09 30 2024
Skill on the ice is what ultimately distinguishes a great hockey player from the rest of the pack, but you shouldn’t overlook the importance of having the right gear. Not every hockey stick will give the same level of performance, and it’s critical that players know and understand what each stick brings
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