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Post-Feast Power Shots: Rebuilding Velocity and Accuracy
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Hockey Skills & Training
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...
How to Support the Puck Carrier in Any Zone
In hockey, great teams win because of smart support, not just individual skill. The ability to support the puck...
Shaking Off the Rust: How to Rebuild Game Speed After the Offseason
When the offseason hits, even the most dedicated players feel that inevitable drop-off in timing, quickness, and...
Net-Front Presence: How to Finish Dirty Goals
Every team has players who can dangle or fire top-shelf shots, but the ones who make a living near the crease are the...
Beating Defensemen 1-on-1 with Deception: The Ultimate Guide for Hockey Players
Every hockey player dreams of skating past a defender, breaking free, and setting up the perfect scoring opportunity....
Soft Hands: Developing Better Puck Feel for Precision Control
In hockey, the ability to handle the puck with finesse is what separates skilled players from the rest. Developing...
Top Scoring Areas in Hockey and How to Hit Them Consistently
In hockey, finding the back of the net is an art that combines skill, timing, and hockey sense. While raw shooting...
Mastering the Blue Line: Advanced Backwards Skating for Defensemen
For defensemen, backwards skating is more than just a skill — it’s a core component of elite defensive play. Mastering...
Backhand Shot Hockey Training: Techniques and Drills for a Lethal Backhand
In an era dominated by blistering slap shots and precise wrist shots, the humble backhand often goes unnoticed. Yet...
Is Your Team Ready for Next Season? Here’s How to Hit the Ice with Confidence
The off-season flies by fast. Before you know it, you’re lacing up for practice. So the real question is—is your team...
Snapshot vs. Slapshot: Which Shot Suits Your Style?
In the fast-paced world of hockey, your shot is more than just a way to score—it’s a signature of your style. Two of...
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Post-Feast Power Shots: Rebuilding Velocity and Accuracy
A few days away from the rink can be great for the mind, but the moment you pick up your stick after a holiday break, you might notice your release feels a touch sluggish, your accuracy a bit loose, and your timing just slightly off. That’s totally normal. Even...
Every Day Is Black Friday at ABHS — Hockey Value All Year Long
Hockey players shouldn’t have to wait for once-a-year deals to get the gear they love. At All Black Hockey Sticks (ABHS), every day feels like Black Friday thanks to pricing built around players, not retail markups. No flash sales, no gimmicks—just pure value on gear...
Turkey, Tape Jobs & Twigs: A Thanksgiving Ode to Hockey
As the scent of roasted turkey fills the air and pumpkin pies cool on windowsills, it’s clear: Thanksgiving has arrived. For most, this time of year is about food, family, and football—but for those of us who live and breathe hockey, it’s also about frosty rinks,...
The Rare “Own Goal” Rule in Hockey: Understanding One of the Sport’s Strangest Moments
Hockey is full of fast breaks, crisp passing, powerful slapshots, and highlight-reel moments. But every now and then, something happens that takes even seasoned fans by surprise—the puck ends up in the wrong net. Own goals are one of the rarest and most bizarre events...
🎁 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...
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