Anyone who has played wearing a visor, bubble, or combo knows they can be a nightmare. Just when you thought it’s great to have your eyes protected and your vision unobstructed by bars, your “see-through” shield starts to fog. You … Read More

Dear Hockey Dad, Growing up, we were too consumed by the game we loved to properly acknowledge the countless sacrifices you made in order to provide us the opportunity to play hockey. With the benefit of hindsight, we’re now well … Read More

Everyone knows hockey teammates develop great camaraderie. To showcase their bond, teammates relentlessly chirp and oftentimes prank each other. I’ll never forget hearing a veteran on my first junior team explaining to one of the other rookies that, “if you’re … Read More

If you’ve been around the game long enough, you know that youth hockey has some of the best parents around.  They’re most often family-oriented, committed and passionate for the game. However, a study by Harvard sociologist Hilary Levey Friedman found that … Read More

You don’t get your hockey tape, wax, laces, and essentials delivered to your door? You’re not a member of the Hockey Players Club yet?! You should seriously reconsider if… 1. You value your time Driving to the pro shop just for … Read More