| Ice Hockey Sticks are used to score a goal in ice | | | | more. When one is going for superior durability, one |
| hockey. It is used to propel, control, pass and carry the | | | | should grab a stick that has a shaft made up of |
| puck around the rink. It has two main parts; the shaft | | | | aluminum or titanium. Titanium offers more flexibility |
| and the blade. The shaft is the long part of the stick | | | | than aluminum and is lighter, but as expected, they are |
| held directly by the player. At the end of the shaft, it | | | | more expensive. Kevlar was originally used for |
| extends at one end to a flat wide surface and gives | | | | enforcing the strength of aluminum, but are now |
| way for the blade. The official stick measurements are | | | | available as the lone material for shaft. |
| as follows: the shaft should not be longer than | | | | When buying a stick, try to get a good look while at |
| sixty-three inches; the blade should not be longer than | | | | the store. Hold it like how you would on the ice to |
| twelve inches and the width should be 2 to 3 inches. | | | | determine the lie of the stick and gauge if you are |
| Sticks of the goalkeeper differ from other players. The | | | | comfortable with it. It should have a 5-degree angle |
| blades are wider measuring 3-4 inches and longer, up | | | | with the floor; otherwise, the shaft stands straighter, |
| to fifteen inches. The shaft also contains a protective | | | | making it hard to maneuver. Also check for the sticks |
| knob at the tip. | | | | flexibility, which is printed on the shaft. The higher the |
| When buying, consider the materials used for the stick. | | | | number, the more durable it is. This is of particular |
| Ice hockey sticks can be made of fiberglass, wood, | | | | concern for defensemen as their job includes |
| graphite, aluminum, Kevlar, or titanium. Sticks made | | | | attempting to snatch the puck from the opponents |
| from wood are the cheapest and have a good fit for | | | | where hitting the sticks of other players in inevitable. |
| young players. This is best for amateurs who are yet | | | | The most advisable stick is the one with detachable |
| to start their lessons on ice hockey. Wooden sticks | | | | blades and shaft. One-piece sticks are not ideal for |
| have acceptable flexibility and durability and from this, | | | | beginners as they do not offer much adaptability. Use |
| the player can gauge the properties he would want for | | | | it only when you are sure of your preferences. |
| his permanent stick. The disadvantage of wood is that | | | | Choosing ones stick is something only the user can do. |
| its strength fades overtime and therefore weakens | | | | There are no hard and fast rules. The stick should |
| and becomes easily broken. They are also the least | | | | complement the position of the player and the player |
| standardized. | | | | himself. Before sealing the deal with the buyer, make |
| Graphite sticks also offer the same familiarity as the | | | | sure that you are able to evaluate the stick and that |
| wood, but quite stronger and is more expensive. For | | | | you are comfortable with it so that it becomes a part |
| professional players, this is impractical since the | | | | of your body during the play. |
| durability does not differ much from wood but costs | | | | |