Buying Guides

Beer league hockey isn’t just a pastime—it’s a way of life. Whether you're playing for the love of the game, the post-game beverages, or just an excuse to lace ‘em up, having the right stick matters. But with so many options, how do you choose one that balances performance, durability, and value? It’s natural to want the lightest, most advanced stick, but elite-level twigs trade durability for performance. Pro sticks are built for short-term, high-output use—not longevity. For beer league players, find [...]

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? The Evolution For many years, major brands made speculative runs of products for key players on pro teams in hopes that they would decide to use them in game play and provide the brand exposure to fans the company was seeking. These were the same builds of stic [...]

We've all seen it in pro shops and online. Modern ice & roller hockey sticks range in price from somewhere in the $350-$400 range on down to about $60. Of course, there are still wood sticks out there which tend to be very inexpensive, but unless you're playing on a pond or a street, you won't want to seriously consider one as they just don’t perform anywhere near as well as composite sticks. So, what's the difference in all these hockey sticks? Which ones do the pros use? Why would a brand have four or [...]

Hey, we've all been there.  You're used to your stick and therefore a bit timid to go out and find a new one.  Here is a top five list of the reasons you should be getting yourself one immediately. Top 5 Reasons to Get a New Hockey Stick 5.  Pavel Bure Retired Long Ago  Just like the player on the label of your wooden Bauer Supreme from the 90's, your stick is vintage. It was great once…but is long past it’s prime. 4.  Your Pants Aren't the Only Thing that Don't Fit Anymore  You’re older now, over [...]

Don’t worry, you are not alone. Not everyone lives close to an arena as a kid or has a family who can afford the big costs of putting multiple kids through youth hockey. Now you’ve stabilized the income level and, even if you just discovered your new found love for the sport, are dying to put on some skates and fire-off some shots. Whether you are barely 20 years old or over 50, there’s a league out there just waiting for you! Here are a few tips to guide you along. Do you want to play ice or roller hockey [...]