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. […] by Pat Cronin
Hockey Stick Material: Wood or Composite? July 14, 2021 Hockey stick material construction generally falls into two categories: Wooden and composite. It’s also possible to have a mixture of […] by Pat Cronin
Ice Hockey is One of the Most Physically Demanding Sports May 12, 2021 Something that might come as a surprise to non-hockey players is that ice hockey is one of the most physically […] by Pat Cronin
Hockey Skate Buyer’s Guide March 25, 2021 Whether you’re a veteran on the ice or new to the sport of ice hockey, buying the right skates can […] by Pat Cronin
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? […] by Pat Cronin
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 […] by Pat Cronin
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 […] by Pat Cronin
Joining Shinny USA March 31, 2020 There has recently been an increase in fellow ice hockey enthusiasts looking to join Shinny USA. First of all, thank […] by Pat Cronin
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 […] by Pat Cronin