| Before you unload your wallet on a pair of new | | | | the wear and tear of high intensity games. These |
| hockey skates, you should first consider the level you | | | | skates are designed for heavy use with a focus of |
| are playing at. This article will review the various types | | | | providing comfort and stability to the player. CMM |
| of players when it comes to ice hockey. Feel free to | | | | brand offers a good selection of high performance |
| use this guide to help determine which category you fit | | | | skates for the regular skater. |
| best in. More than likely you will fit in one of the two | | | | Again, Easton Hockey and Bauer offers their high |
| categories below. | | | | performance line as well. These are some of the best |
| The Weekend Recreational Player | | | | skates available on the market today. When it comes |
| Are you someone who plays on occasion? Do you | | | | to the NHL, manufactures make sure that they deliver |
| play at a high level but not enough to be in the | | | | the quality skates to the demanding rigors of |
| amateur leagues? If so, you belong to this group. | | | | professional hockey games. This translates to |
| However, just because you are not a professional | | | | equipment that exceeds the public's expectations. |
| player, doesn't mean you should sacrifice comfort or | | | | Most of the time, the general public creates the |
| performance. Just be aware that you might not have | | | | demand to have the same type of skate that these |
| to spend a fortune to get a great pair of ice hockey | | | | professional players have on. |
| skates. | | | | The truth of the matter is that the skates the NHL |
| There are plenty of options when it comes to finding | | | | uses are typically custom- made for each player. So, in |
| the right skate from major brands. The great thing is | | | | reality the skates available in public are not exactly the |
| that you won't break the bank. Both Easton Hockey | | | | same as the ones worn in the NHL. However, there |
| and Bauer offer a good selection of skates that | | | | will be some sort of remake of it in retail stores. Just |
| deliver while being fairly affordable. Remember they | | | | be aware of your level of playing when you decide |
| stand behind their products and have a reputation to | | | | which skate you will buy. |
| uphold. | | | | All skates should provide excellent comfort no matter |
| The High Intensity Performance Player | | | | what the brand is or price. So always keep in mind |
| However, if you were involved in organized sports or | | | | that you don't have to spend a fortune to have a |
| play for a team, then you would fit into the amateur | | | | great pair of skates. Choose what best fits your |
| hockey group. | | | | playing style and activities. Most manufactures will |
| Most of the time, these players are part of a school | | | | have a wide selection of levels to choose from. Be |
| hockey team or play for a private league. Because | | | | sure to ask a lot of questions and test it out for |
| you will be playing for longer periods, several times a | | | | comfort. |
| week, you will need a skate that will last and endure | | | | |