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Why Practicing Hockey Skills Slowly Can Make You Faster
Hockey is a fast game, so it seems logical that the best way to get better is to practice everything as fast as...
Should Youth Hockey Players Use a Junior or Intermediate Stick?
Buying a hockey stick for a growing player can get confusing quickly. A player who used a junior stick last season may...
Why Hockey Players Get So Attached to Their Stick
Ask a hockey player about an old pair of gloves or skates and they might remember them fondly. Ask about that one...
The Weirdest Rulebook Situations That Actually Happen in Hockey
Most hockey games are governed by rules everyone recognizes. A player goes offside, the linesman blows the whistle....
Why Changing Speed Can Be More Effective Than Skating Faster
Speed can change a hockey game. A fast skater can beat a defender to a loose puck, create separation through the...
How to Save Money on Hockey Gear Without Buying Cheap Equipment
Hockey has never been an inexpensive sport. Between skates, protective equipment, sticks, helmets and all the smaller...
New Canadian Hockey Equipment Tariffs Won’t Raise ABHS Stick Prices
A new hockey season means another round of expenses for families. Registration, ice time, travel and tournament fees...
How Confidence Can Change a Hockey Game
Confidence can be difficult to measure in hockey, but it is surprisingly easy to see. A player who hesitated with the...
7 NHL Rule Changes Hockey Fans Keep Asking For
Hockey fans can argue about almost anything. Line combinations, trades, officiating, whether a hit was clean and which...
Why Skills That Work in Practice Sometimes Disappear in Games
You can execute the move cleanly in practice. Your hands feel quick, your timing is sharp, and the puck seems to go...
How Hockey Gloves Protect Your Hands
Hockey gloves do much more than keep your hands warm and give you something to grip your stick with. They are an...
Why Hockey Players Tap the Goalie’s Pads Before a Game
Watch closely before the opening faceoff of a hockey game and you may notice a small ritual taking place around the...
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