2013 NHL Playoff Previe...

Today marks the opening day of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs. This begins a month-long saga that will lead to one team hoisting the Stanley Cup. While most expect the Blackhawks and Penguins to cruise through to the Cup Finals, don’t count any team out. This is the best tournament in...

In the Crease: Maintain...

Perhaps no one position relies more on their equipment than goaltenders. From your skates to your helmet, every piece of gear can be used to make a save and is therefore vital in each and every game. Making sure your equipment is maintained is an important part of playing between the...

CCM helmets boom in pop...

Laying claim to the most popular piece of equipment in the NHL is no easy feat. With players using custom models – and even some prototypes – determining the most widely used piece of equipment might not be the easiest task. However, just look up and down any NHL bench and you’ll...

Composite Mini Sticks

  Manufacturers bring top-end sticks to childhood favorite Knee hockey is one of the numerous things that makes hockey what it is. Not many sports have a portable, miniature version that can be played just about anywhere. Just think back to travel tournaments and the countless hotel...

Finding Your Hockey Sti...

Wandering through Great Skate’s stick section provides players with a plethora of options from manufacturers like Bauer, CCM, Reebok, Warrior and many others. Picking the right stick for you is determined by many factors that ultimately will help find the right stick for your game. The...

The Help You Need Findi...

Purchasing ice or inline skates isn’t like buying a pair of shoes. The skates need to fit as snugly as possible to provide you with the stability you need. Generally, the best advice is to buy skates that are about a half size to a full size smaller than your regular shoe size. How...