| The hockey stick is the most important. Without the | | | | probably go for a stick that is longer. This length allows |
| stick, there would be no game of hockey. Players take | | | | an easier time getting the puck off the boards. It also |
| a long time checking out different sticks to make sure | | | | gives the ice hockey player a longer reach. This |
| they chose the one that is right for them. Every player | | | | comes in handy when you are skating backwards and |
| has his or her own style. This will make a difference in | | | | want to try and poke the puck away form your |
| what hockey stick an individual finally decides on using. | | | | opponent without giving up the distance between the |
| The length of the stick will be different for each | | | | two of you. |
| individual. | | | | Your posture can play a big role in which stick to |
| The ice hockey players that want to have more | | | | purchase too. If you tend to stand straight up, you will |
| control over the puck and do fancy stick handling will | | | | need a longer stick. If you are bent forward most of |
| probably want to go with a shorter stick. A shorter | | | | the time, you will want a shorter stick. |
| stick allows you to keep the puck closer to the body | | | | Be sure to take all factors into consideration when you |
| and be quicker with puck handling. | | | | are ready to purchase a new hockey stick. Buying the |
| The bigger players, like the ones playing defense will | | | | wrong stick will cause you nothing but grief. |