2024-01-31 00:52
For most people, hockey is more than a game. Hockey is a community and a way for people to come together and it is known to extend beyond the game. For Kaleb Dahlgren, he is learning that an… Read More
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A website by beauties for beauties that informs beer league hockey players on new equipment, products, office practice techniques and other various aspects of hockey.
2023-09-24 21:31
Are you a die-hard hockey fan looking for your daily fix of everything ice-related? The Hockey Recap Newsletter is your ultimate source for all things hockey. Join the thousands of genius ho… Read More
2023-07-23 21:50
What is one of the most valuable pieces of equipment that a beer league player often overlooks? I believe that is steel and not only the steel but its profile. Until about 10 years ago, most… Read More
2023-04-11 17:55
Who likes spending $300+ on a stick? We all know hockey is expensive, from ice time cost to league fees to the equipment, it all adds up. However, there is one company out there that is tryi… Read More
2023-03-28 19:31
Hockey skate maintenance isn’t something most of us, if we’re being honest, put much thought into. We usually just give our skates to the rink pro shop or hockey store and say &l&hell…Read More
2023-03-14 04:41
Did you know that stylish custom jerseys are becoming the norm for beer league teams around the rink? Teams at every level are picking up new threads and are looking sharp. But how? There is… Read More
2023-01-15 20:38
January is usually the start of one of the best times of year for a hockey player… outdoor rinks or odrs open up! Depending on your area, that means free hockey or low-cost hockey. It… Read More
2022-12-04 22:07
Hockey is in full swing and the holidays are a few weeks away. It is one of the most wonderful times of the year. While we can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season, I wanted… Read More
2022-11-06 22:01
What is one of the most overlooked piece of equipment? Not only the goalie stick, but goalie stick paddles. I wrote an article a few years ago about goalie stick paddle length, and I would l… Read More
2022-10-14 01:25
What is one of the best things about being a goalie? It’s the goalie helmet and the design. A unique helmet design is a great way for the goalie to show off their taste in design or pe… Read More
2022-08-30 15:46
Ever take a puck off the skates? It can hurt like hell. It may even make your foot swell up. Ever take the summer off, or in extreme cases a few years? When you put the skates back on after… Read More
2022-07-31 05:02
We have all heard look good play good, right? While that’s important there are articles on this blog about finding what works for you. That’s the same case with gloves. They may… Read More
2022-06-28 20:15
What do great products do? They solve a problem, or they take the original idea and improve upon it to make it solve the problem better, more effectively. This is exactly what No Tape Needed… Read More
2022-05-25 00:46
How do you get to work on your game outside the rink without ruining your stick? Street hockey is a great way for some but you don’t get the same feel of the puck and you will most lik… Read More
2022-04-07 19:30
Hockey businesses come in all shapes and sizes. This blog features all different kinds that have carved out quite a niche. One that I haven’t covered yet is a repair shop or hockey sto… Read More
2022-02-24 19:29
It’s that time of year again, pond season or odr szn as they say. Pond season allows players to get out into the elements and play endlessly. For the hockey purist, there is nothing be… Read More
2022-01-03 15:45
Hockey apparel for adults is kind of getting stale. It doesn’t just have to be a shirt that has a Bauer or CCM logo on it. This is where Victor Hockey comes in. Victor Hockey is creati… Read More
2021-12-23 21:53
What is a skate radius? Why should I care? These are questions that I got asked a lot while working at Total / Pure Hockey. To put it simply, a radius is how rockered your steel is or the cu… Read More
2021-11-16 19:55
Do you know what goalie pad you need? Goalie leg pads are built for styles of goaltending. There are two primary types, a hybrid style pad, and a butterfly style pad. Each one is built for a… Read More
2021-10-21 16:56
If you’re a goalie, and have ever Googled, or searched on YouTube, for off-ice workouts there is a good chance Maria Mountain has popped up in the search. She is an Exercise Physiologi… Read More
2021-09-13 19:39
Does custom hockey equipment seem like something reserved just for the pros? It may be used to be, but over the past 20 years or so, there has been a move towards offering custom options for… Read More
2021-08-26 04:18
About a year ago I did a piece on a rule change that I found amusing and this year, I thought of another one that could be interesting too. It’s a subtle but I think good rule change t… Read More
2021-06-23 20:38
,One of the most overlooked pieces of equipment to the average player is steel, blades, or runners, however, you would like to say it. Bladetech Hockey is a newer steel company that is innov… Read More
2021-05-26 06:06
Did you know that hockey is one of the fastest-growing sports for girls? It has grown by over 30% in the last 10 years. (SB Nation) With all the growth, there has never really been a brand o… Read More
2021-05-14 16:31
What is a new product, in the last few years, that has gotten attention from players of all levels, and can be seen from the NHL to local high school players? If you thought of Bladetech ste… Read More
2021-04-15 19:48
A question I get a lot after folks got skates baked was, when can I use my skates? The general rule of thumb is to wait 24 hours. You can get away with 18 or maybe a little less than the 24… Read More
2021-04-02 17:48
Small businesses are always evolving, changing, and growing. That is even true in the hockey world! JRZ is a small independent hockey company that makes quality goalie equipment and custom b… Read More
2021-03-21 03:13
Hockey stick kick points can be confusing. All sticks from the classic wooden ones to the most modern Bauer ADV have them. It is different than the flex of a stick but flex does play into it… Read More
2021-02-11 23:08
How often should I sharpen my skates? That’s a question I have gotten from a lot of folks over the years. There really isn’t a correct answer as everyone is different even the pr… Read More
2021-01-16 21:13
Who doesn’t love pond hockey aka our szn? It takes the game back to its original roots. I love it and find there isn’t much else better. However, being out in the cold might not… Read More
2020-12-18 16:28
How do new hockey products take shape? It usually takes a person or group that is out to solve a problem. In hockey, most of the new products do solve problems. The last major one that took… Read More
2020-12-07 17:05
.My name is Randy Langille, founder of Integral Hockey Stick Repair and I have spent my working life manufacturing and repairing different products ranging from Kayaks and small boats, to ai… Read More
2020-11-22 21:21
The holidays are quickly approaching, do you have the hockey players on your list covered? If not, we have put together a hockey gift guide of independent hockey companies that have some gre… Read More
2020-11-09 21:08
Is there anything better than hockey and beer? Yes, hockey and craft beer! Did you know that small hockey businesses are like craft beer breweries? They build unique products unique to the i… Read More
2020-09-28 14:46
Let’s face it… hockey is very expensive. One of the main things that people complain about is the price of hockey sticks. As every year passes, the price of hockey sticks has go… Read More
2020-09-04 01:43
Hockey is full of awesome designs and graphics from goalie helmets, to jerseys, to products and so much more. These designs help make the game even better and without great, cool designed pr… Read More
2020-08-17 01:10
It’s almost that time…rinks are starting to open and leagues are restarting. Is your team trying to come out of the shutdown looking good to play good? Do you need to take your… Read More
2020-07-06 15:24
What is the one rule change in hockey, that I would change? What is the one rule change that could make the game more interesting? What is the one rule change that is small but could change… Read More
2020-06-15 20:16
Is there anything better than classic outdoor hockey? There is a sense of tradition that comes with playing outside on frozen ponds or the neighborhood outdoor rink. Hockey is a timeless gam… Read More
2020-06-01 17:36
Big hockey stick companies are leaving out half the market! Hockey sticks have gotten super technical for all players across the board and at all levels from a new guy starting to play at 30… Read More
2020-05-18 16:32
With many areas opening stores soon, (if you’re reading this in the future and its past 2020), that means hockey stores will be opening! However, we are entering summer and for some co… Read More
2020-05-11 16:32
Small hockey business is looking to help push the game forward for the average player who didn’t make it to “the show”.
Hockey is constantly growing and constantly… Read More
2020-05-04 16:21
With most states doing some sort of stay at home order, and summer around the corner, do you know what that means? Yes, street hockey is happening! Everyone from mini mites to top NHL player… Read More
2020-04-27 06:28
Hockey video games are very popular right now due to most of the world having some type of stay at home in order. Most people are playing EA’s NHL 20 or some form of that. However, wit… Read More
2020-04-19 17:03
Can hockey be a lifestyle? For some players, it’s a game and a way to meet up once or twice a week with friends and play. However, for others, it’s a way of life, and they are ha… Read More
2020-04-18 16:29
With everything that has been going on recently around the world, many of us don’t have access to our usual rinks. With rinks closed, more and more people are playing outdoors. Many pe… Read More
2020-04-12 22:19
Who doesn’t like beer and hockey together, and who doesn’t like playing tournaments? While there are plenty of tournaments for beer leaguer’s to play in all over the countr… Read More
2020-04-05 00:10
What is the most important piece of equipment for hockey players? For most players, it’s their sticks. A stick can be one of the most personal pieces of equipment. Think of it …… Read More
2020-03-25 05:50
Ever wanted to feel like a pro hockey player and get a fully customized stick like them? Well now, thanks to a new hockey company called Hoapa you can! I got the chance to try out a Hoapa ho… Read More
2020-03-11 00:51
What is the most important piece of a hockey player’s equipment? It has to be a player’s stick. You can’t play without one! A hockey player can be very particular about sti… Read More
2020-02-11 22:42
Hockey is a hugely popular sport in both the United States and Canada, with great players coming from either country so you might wonder what is the difference between the two in progressing… Read More
2020-01-22 07:18
We have hit the mid-season point for most beer league folks! Hopefully, your new skates are broken in by now. The break-in is the worst part of skates. Most people are fine with them after a… Read More
2019-11-21 22:53
Have you ever wanted to play more hockey? Did you ever have a free night and say to yourself “I wish I had a game to play tonight!” Well bring back the 2009 saying, there’s… Read More
2019-10-24 06:17
Goalie pad construction has come a long way even in just the past 20 years. Pads have changed from getting stuffed with horse and deer hair too high tech foams and carbon fiber. With each pa… Read More
2019-10-07 18:12
Goalie pad sizing is sometimes confusing. The most confusing part for some folks is the plus sizing or what does the +2 mean? Most pads have a +1 or +2 sizing, ex 34+2. The plus sizing means… Read More
2019-09-30 06:09
So we usually know the basics of a hockey stick curve and what we like, but if you’re looking to switch it up or get a free stick with a different curve. We’re going to go over s… Read More
2019-09-03 20:21
The price of sticks keeps going up and up. The new Bauer Flylite will cost you $300 (USD) this year. The price of a top-end stick has gone up almost every year. The Hockey Players Club X1X i… Read More
2019-08-13 23:55
Every beer league team needs great-looking hockey jerseys! It’s what separates all the great beer league teams…look good play good? With the start of hockey season right around… Read More
2019-06-29 21:21
For most of us, there is nothing better than our weekly beer league game. The hour skate, then the post-game beers and meals with teammates is something special for all us. There are two guy… Read More
2019-06-18 04:44
One of the coolest positions in sports is a goalie. Partially because of all the cool pads and helmets. However, with all the pads, one of the biggest questions I get is, how do goalie pads… Read More
2019-06-12 20:02
Over the past few years, the gap between big brand hockey stick companies and small startup companies has been narrowed. There is one new hockey company looking to show customers these brand… Read More
2019-06-02 19:34
What is one of the biggest changes to the game of hockey in the past 20 years? Some might say the talent and skill level, others might say the goalies have gotten better, and the list could… Read More
2019-05-23 05:53
Over the past few years, people have found a way to get high-end equipment without breaking the bank. How? What is the secret? The secret is pro stock equipment. Pro stock hockey equipment i… Read More
2019-05-03 03:13
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2019-04-15 07:08
It’s every hockey player’s worst nightmare… getting to the rink and realizing that you forgot to pick up tape. Now you get to be that guy that asks for tape. This used to… Read More
2019-03-30 20:50
Road trips and tournaments for any hockey player are usually a really, really, fun time. It’s the only time where winning is a bonus because we all know that beer and off ice shenaniga… Read More
2019-03-22 20:12
One of the many steps hockey players do on their journey to becoming a pro hockey player is hiring an agent. To most casual fans, the role of an agent is to help a player get a contract. How… Read More
2019-02-12 06:39
Hockey skates are one of the most expensive but most important pieces of equipment! However, let’s be honest, skates are literally a pain to buy. They cost a lot and they are very unco… Read More
2019-01-28 22:33
Quality hockey sticks are something everyone is wanting. From beer leaguers to competitive players everywhere (and parent’s wallets), all players are looking to get a quality stick tha… Read More
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