Penalty Box | A Twig Hockey Company Magazine

What’s the Difference in Carbon Fiber Types Used in Hockey Sticks?

In the hockey stick industry, carbon fiber is used to make composite materials that are lighter, stronger, and stiffer than traditional materials, such as wood or aluminum. Composite materials are made by combining carbon fiber with a resin matrix that binds the fibers together and gives them shape and structure. Composite materials can be molded into different shapes and sizes to create hockey sticks with different features and characteristics. However, not all carbon fibers are the same. In this blog post, we will compare and contrast three different types of carbon fibers that are heavily used in top end ice hockey stick manufacturing.
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How to Shoot The Puck Harder

If you want to improve your ice hockey skills, one of the most important things you need to learn is how to shoot harder with your stick. A hard shot can surprise the goalie, create rebounds, and score more goals for your team. In this blog post, we will share with you some tips and tricks on how to increase your shooting power and accuracy.
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The Truth About Pro Stock Hockey Sticks and Equipment in 2023

If you heavily follow hockey equipment like we have since we started this business in 2015, you’ve noticed a trend in recent years. What once was known to most insiders an aficionados in the industry has changed dramatically. What is that change?
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OpenAPI, ChatGPT and Hockey -- What does it know?

There's been so much publicity around ChatGPT and A.I. recently that we had to give it a test. What does it really know about hockey sticks, hockey, and us at Twig Hockey Company? Take a look.....
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Compare Hockey Sticks of the 2022-2023 Season

An updated look at what you are getting from the top levels of hockey sticks from all the major brands: Bauer, CCM, Warrior, True, Sherwood, and of course ours at Twig Hockey Company.
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Compare the Top Hockey Bags This Season

The hockey bag industry has really stepped up it's game the last few years. Gone are the days of having to keep your gear in the dark, smelly hole that was your old bag. Take an informational side-by-side comparison at the top bags in one spot.
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A Letter From A Parent

A real letter we received recently from the parent of a user. It really validates our mission.
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How Hockey Sticks Flex and Why They Break

Players often get upset if their hockey stick breaks in what they feel is too short of a time frame. Take a look here to see why it happens and why it's very often not a manufacturing defect.
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The Top Questions You Ask About Our Hockey Sticks and Our Company

Take a look here to see answers to the questions you are likely asking in your head right now. This is a compilation of the most common ones that come in to our mailbox.
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Pro-Level Hockey Sticks vs. The Rest

Read what makes the best, pro-level hockey sticks the preferred choice of the NHL and how they're different from lower price point sticks.
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