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Ice Hockey Skate Care & Maintenance

December 15, 2021

Ice hockey skate care and maintenance are important for two reasons. First, they’re your only points of contact with the […]

Benefits of Playing Recreational Hockey as an Adult

November 19, 2021

The best thing about playing recreational sports (like hockey) as an adult is that there are so many benefits that […]

Choosing an Ice Hockey Helmet

August 23, 2021

Although sticks and skates are necessities for playing ice hockey, the most important piece of equipment is arguably the helmet. […]

Hockey Stick Material: Wood or Composite?

Hockey stick material construction generally falls into two categories: Wooden and composite. It’s also possible to have a mixture of […]

Ice Hockey is One of the Most Physically Demanding Sports

Something that might come as a surprise to non-hockey players is that ice hockey is one of the most physically […]

Hockey Skate Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re a veteran on the ice or new to the sport of ice hockey, buying the right skates can […]

The Perks of Being a Goaltender

February 3, 2021

Have you ever considered being an ice hockey goalie? Are you interested in becoming one for an adult recreational league? […]

Rec League Hockey Tiers Explained

December 2, 2020

In most recreational adult hockey leagues, there are tiers that are used to group players by skill level. However, these […]

How to Build up to Hockey League Play as a Beginner

October 29, 2020

You’re interested in joining an adult recreational ice hockey league, but you’re not sure if you’re quite ready for that […]

Joining Shinny USA

There has recently been an increase in fellow ice hockey enthusiasts looking to join Shinny USA. First of all, thank […]

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