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By Terry Johnson, Original Stix  1800's - The first stick manufacturers emerge in Canada. At this time, sticks are hand carved from a single piece of wood. 1940's - The first laminated sticks are made out of many layers of wood glued together for a lighter and more flexible stick.   1950's - Manufacturers begin wrapping wooden blades with fiberglass for reinforcement, pioneering the use of synthetic materials in sticks.   You can't eat this banana. 1960's - Players begin heating and wedgi [...]

We couldn't be more excited for this new goalie paddle. This beauty goalie Twig weighs in as one of the lightest on the market. It's built entirely with super strong and lightweight carbon and it's ready to perform. It also features a snazzy monochromatic color scheme and matte finish that goes with any gear and is sure to leave your teammates and opposition chatting about it during post game rehydration. As always at Twig Hockey Company, we're delivering you another great hockey product at a tremendous v [...]

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We get it.  Pre-ordering isn't that cool.  Yeah, you got a discount, but you still have to wait for your new sticks.  Good news, most Twig's are back in stock.  Get 'em while their hot.....and still in stock!

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 [...]

LinkedIn follower Marc Eickholt was the big winner of our prototype pro level gloves.  Congratulations and thanks to everyone for entering!  As always, #GrabYourTwig

What are the best hockey goals ever? Orr's flying goal? Ovechkin sliding on his back? We started assembling a few of them to let you vote and then found an awesome compilation video which already captured a bunch of beauties. We want to hear from you. What do you think is the greatest goal ever? Prepare for a few minutes of pure entertainment. Also, let us know what your opinion is on the greatest goal ever in the comments below.

Finally!  After a successful crowdfunding campaign and lots of production work, the sticks are finally complete and in our facility.  We're inspecting them and prepping pre-orders for delivery.  Watch your email for tracking information.

This video does a pretty good job explaining how it's done.  We thought you'd appreciate it.  No, it's not our factory.

The Junior Twig, A Better Kids Stick That Allows Proper Loading and Doesn't Break the Bank..Live on Kickstarter! Ever try finding an affordable high-end hockey stick that actually fits your 80 lb 10 year old or a child even smaller? Did you know that hockey experts recommend using a stick with a flex less than half your body weight at all age & skill levels? Are you aware that a hockey stick's flex increases by approximately 10 for every 2 inches you cut off the shaft? We developed the Junior Twig t [...]

"Who is Twig Hockey Company and why should I care," you're probably asking yourself.  Well, if you haven't already thumbed through our site before hitting this post, then let me tell you.  First, I believe introductions are in order.  My name is Joe Hockeyflow and I'm the official grinder designated with telling you about the awesomeness that Twig Hockey Company produces.  We, at Twig, are beer-league hockey players who really enjoy playing hockey and really hate paying for it.  We understand that we're [...]

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 [...]