Pro Stock Hockey Blog

On the 7th day of September 2011, the hockey community was shaken by a terrible tragedy. Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, a KHL team that finds its home in the city of Yaroslavl, Russia, was on its way to kick off the franchise’s 52nd season in Minsk, Belarus. Upon takeoff, the plane that was carrying 45 passengers – eigh [[..]]

Hockey is an extremely physical sport. Unfortunately, due to the level of physicality, injuries are far from uncommon. Aside from the injuries caused by things like high impact collisions, pucks, and general physical exertion, some of the most gruesome injuries are caused when a blade connects with a lower leg [[..]]

Dedication. Being a team player. Paying your dues.These are all lessons that hockey players are very familiar with. The things that coaches instill in us since day one. The things that are naturally taught by being a part of a team. These lessons are not meant to only apply on the ice, these are lessons that ca [[..]]

Every stick must be perfect to his spec or he rejects it. As part of his pregame routine, he puts a ton of time into prepping several new sticks for each game. Each of his game sticks vary slightly in height ( + / - 1/8” off his standard already very long 64” length) and then he uses what feels the best to him d [[..]]