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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 […]

Breaking in New Hockey Equipment

February 19, 2020

New hockey equipment never feels quite as good as your old equipment, but that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s anything wrong […]

Shinny USA can Help You Reach Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution

February 3, 2020

January has come and gone, which means that, statistically speaking, 30% of you have already bailed on your fitness resolutions. […]

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