Author: startplayinghockey

Do you want to learn how to play goalie in hockey? Think you’re ready for the blistering slap shots? The pressure of being the last line of defense? The nerve-racking experience that comes with knowing that the slightest mistake could end in catastrophic consequences for your team. Terrific! Let’s get started on how to become…

There’s no way we can cover all the ice hockey rules in one page. If you are serious about playing this game, you should definitely pick up a current rule book and get to know it very well. Keep it in your hockey bag too. You never know when you’ll have to prove to a…

Stick handling is one of the most important (and most difficult to learn) skills for a hockey player. These hockey stick handling tools are great for getting that edge in your training. Many of these aids will work great on or off the ice. Stick handling is something that all hockey players at any position…

You can’t get out on the ice if you don’t have the right ice hockey equipment. If you want to pick out a specific piece of gear, then click on one of our buying guides above. If you are just getting started and want to learn a little bit about what each piece of gear…

Top Pick – Bauer Vapor 1x Stick This is the latest version of the Bauer Vapor 1x series. The Bauer Vapor series has always been an industry leader in the lightweight stick department and this 2017 model has added more stability compared to the previous offering. Bauer claims a 20% improvement instability. Check Availability at Hockey…