Hockey skates are expensive. A good pair of skates can cost anywhere between $200-$500. Hockey skates are an investment, and they should last you a few years. The question is, how long do hockey skates typically last? A good pair of hockey skates can last between 3-5 years with regular use and 5-8 years with …
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Hockey jerseys are expensive. If you want to keep your jersey looking new, you’ll need to wash it regularly. But washing a jersey isn’t always as simple as throwing it into the machine. If you want to keep your jersey looking its best, follow these simple steps. Let’s get into it! How do you wash …
Hockey is a sport that has been around for over a century. Fighting is an integral part of the game. It is a way for players to protect themselves and their teammates. Fighting is also used to settle disputes between players. I have always wondered why fighting is allowed in our game (Not to say …
Hockey is an insanely fast-paced sport. Between soccer, football, basketball and baseball, hockey is by far the fastest team sport filled with the most action. When you turn on a hockey game, or better yet go to see one in person, you can’t help but be blown away by the speed at which these players …
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AAA is the highest level of minor hockey in North America. Parents and their kids commit a massive amount of money and time to get into these programs, and stay there. But is playing AAA hockey worth it? Let’s find out and answer other concerns you may have. AAA hockey is absolutely worth it, provided …
Being a hockey goalie is a job few will sign up for, but for those who do, they wouldn’t have it any other way. As a former goalie, I’m going to use my inside knowledge to help you get a better understanding around hockey goalie equipment, and hopefully answer some of your questions and concerns. …
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Hockey is a really fast passed game, you need to be able to see everything that is going on during a game to keep up with it. Unfortunately, some people (myself included) weren’t born with great vision and require the use of glasses. The question is, can hockey players wear glasses? Hockey players should avoid …
Hockey is one of the most expensive sports in the world, we all know that. I physically cringe anytime I need to get a new stick for my beer league games. But what about in the NHL? Players all make enough money that buying new equipment wouldn’t seem like that big of a deal to …
As the National Hockey League continues to grow, so do the monstrous salaries of their players. It seems as though each year we see bigger contracts handed out than the previous year. But with all that money being thrown around, when do NHL players see any of it? NHL players are paid their base salary …
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Incentivizing your players ahead of the playoffs by way of increased wages or bonuses would make sense, wouldn’t it? Other than a player’s dream to one day lift the Stanley Cup, getting paid extra to do so would be a huge motivating factor. Although, if you asked any NHL player right now, they would likely …
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