| Hockey equipment is required for all players who step | | | | stick. If the tape is worn down near the toe, then you |
| onto the ice but some differences exist regarding the | | | | should probably consider a longer stick. If the tape |
| hockey equipment utilized by different leagues. | | | | instead is worn near the heel, then you should probably |
| Players? hockey equipment generally consists of | | | | consider a shorter stick. Ultimately you should try sticks |
| skates, shin pads, gloves, hockey pants, sticks, and | | | | at different lengths until you find one that's got a |
| helmets. The hockey stick tends to be the most vital, | | | | comfortable weight and feel for you. |
| apart from your body protection. | | | | When choosing hockey sticks you should also |
| Choosing hockey sticks that suit you best is important. | | | | consider weight and blade size. Most players |
| If you choose the wrong sticks you could end up | | | | recommend wrapping both the stick handle and the |
| playing badly or even doing yourself an injury. So how | | | | blade with a layer of tape. This is done to assure both |
| do you work out which hockey sticks are right for | | | | a tighter grip on the handle and so that the puck does |
| you? Here are some helpful tips. | | | | not slide off of the blade as easy as normal. If you are |
| Firstly, when standing in your skates, your stick should | | | | new to the game and have yet to tape your stick then |
| reach your chin. Some defence based players prefer | | | | we recommend that you do this early on. As outlined |
| a longer stick to give them more reach when they're | | | | above, it will help you measure your game. |
| defending. If you can, buy your sticks a little long and | | | | Different curves will affect the way you stick handle |
| have the shop cut them down. This is far better than | | | | and shoot the puck too. Again, when you're starting off |
| having a stick that is too long or too short. Most people | | | | and new to the game, it is a good idea to try different |
| tend to find they have to have their stick customized | | | | curves until you find one that feels comfortable. Like |
| to give them their optimum comfort. | | | | with all sports equipment, the best idea is try out a few |
| You can work out what length you need by looking | | | | different hockey sticks so that you find one that |
| closely at the wear of the tape on the bottom of your | | | | conforms to your style. |