Choosing your Ice Hockey Equipment

Ice Hockey Equipment is more important than you think.  Because hockey is such a dangerous game, you need to be protected well.  However, some equipment protects you so well it does not allow you the mobility needed to keep up in this fast paced game. 

Skating is the most important skill a hockey player posseses, therefore it is worth it to invest in a quality pari of ice skates.   Ice Hockey Skates should be light and sturdy.  These will often be more expensive, but a good pair of skates will last several years without breaking down. Cheaper skates will break down and affects your ankle support.  When your skates don’t have as much ankle support it will affect your speed and overaall skating ability.

Ice Hockey Sticks have changed a lot over the years. They used to cost about $20.00 and made of Birch Wood.   Now you can buy stick for as much as $250.00 made of carbon composites.  Although you can still buy the cheap $20.00 sticks made of all wood, there is no comparison when you try out a carbon composite.  The carbon composite sticks are so light and they give you such a good feel for the puck that you will not want to go back to a wood stick once you have tried one.

The rest of your ice hockey equipment needs to fit well. When trying it on, make sure you can move with ease.  It is tempting to buy the huge pads, however tat usually mean they do not allow for as much mobility.  As important as it is to protect your elbows and shoulders, if you don not have the correct size it will inhibit your ability to shoot and handle the puck.