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Skate Laces: Waxed vs. Non-Waxed — Which Style Fits Your Game?
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Are Pro-Stock Hockey Sticks Worth the Price? Here’s What Every Player Should Know
For players looking to maximize performance, pro-stock hockey gear can seem like the holy grail. NHL-caliber...
Hockey Gear Mistakes Every Player Makes at Least Once
Even experienced players slip up with their gear at some point. From choosing the wrong stick flex to neglecting skate...
The Debate Over Sharpening Styles: Hollow vs. Flat Bottom
Ask any hockey player about their skate sharpening, and you’ll get a passionate answer. From youth leagues to the...
Why Hockey Stick Blades Wear Out Faster Than Shafts
If you’ve played enough hockey, you’ve seen it happen: your stick still feels stiff, responsive, and ready to rip...
The Best Way to Clean and Deodorize Hockey Gear: Keep Your Equipment Fresh
Hockey is one of the most exciting sports on the planet, but there’s one thing every player dreads—smelly gear. From...
Stick Taping Styles – Which One Fits Your Game?
Every hockey player has their own pre-game ritual, but taping the stick is one of the most personal. Stick taping...
The Benefits of Featherweight Hockey Sticks for Every Player
In today’s fast-paced game, speed and precision are everything. Hockey players are always looking for ways to sharpen...
Hockey Helmet Safety Technology – Innovations Protecting Today’s Players
Modern hockey is faster than ever, and with that speed comes the risk of high‑velocity collisions. Helmets are the...
What Your Hockey Stick Says About You: Style, Skill & Statement on the Ice
Every hockey player has a style, a swagger, a way they carry themselves from the drop of the puck to the final...
Stickhandling Balls & Training Pucks: Do They Work?
When it comes to sharpening your skills, nothing beats repetition—and that’s exactly where stickhandling balls and...
DIY Repair for Hockey Gear: When to Fix and When to Replace
There’s nothing worse than stepping on the ice and realizing your gear isn’t up to snuff. From cracked blades to torn...
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🎁 Give the Perfect Gift – ABHS Gift Cards
Finding the right gift for a hockey player isn’t always easy. Their stick preferences, curve patterns, and gear choices can be incredibly specific, and guessing wrong can throw off their whole setup. All Black Hockey Sticks digital gift cards take that pressure away,...
Skate Laces: Waxed vs. Non-Waxed — Which Style Fits Your Game?
Every hockey player knows the feeling: the moment you hit the ice, your gear begins to tell the story of your stride. From the lie of your stick to the sharpness of your steel, every detail matters. One often-overlooked piece of equipment? Your skate laces. These thin...
Backchecking Basics That Set the Tone Early
Backchecking is one of the purest expressions of a team’s work ethic. From the moment the puck turns over, the race begins, players sprinting into defensive posture, closing gaps, and forcing opponents into low-percentage decisions. When done well, backchecking sets...
9 Strange and Legendary Hockey Superstitions Players Swear By
Hockey isn’t just a sport — it’s a way of life built on grit, skill, and unshakable belief. But beyond the drills and training regimens lies another layer of the game that fans rarely see: hockey superstitions. From taping sticks a certain way to avoiding a trophy...
Emergency Backup Goalies (EBUGs): Inside the NHL’s Most Unlikely Rule
In the NHL, every team dresses two goaltenders per game—a starter and a backup. But in the rare case that both become unavailable due to injury or illness during a game, the team can turn to an Emergency Backup Goalie, or EBUG. The EBUG is a non-roster goaltender made...
Are Pro-Stock Hockey Sticks Worth the Price? Here’s What Every Player Should Know
For players looking to maximize performance, pro-stock hockey gear can seem like the holy grail. NHL-caliber craftsmanship, pro curves, and exclusive builds—what’s not to love? But here’s the real question: is the hefty price tag worth it for most players? Or is there...
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