GearGeek – NHL Equipment Database

GearGeek is the world’s first online NHL equipment database.See what every active NHL player is using on the ice right now – sticks, gloves, pants, skates and helmets. You can sort by brands, teams, positions, stat leaders and more.GearGeek is free to …

4 Corners – D vs. O

Drill:1. Place O in each corner with a puck2. D starts in front of net and skates toward one of the O3. When he stops and transitions, the O drives the net and they play 1 on 1 until a score, puck freeze or D clears the puck4. D then picks another O an…

What evaluators look for during try-outs

I’ve been asked a lot over the years what I look for in a player during evaluations.  After watching my son during various AA & AAA Ice try-outs, I’ve been thinking more about this topic and wanted to share a bit of what I look for and some ot…

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Stacia Robitaille | 2009 Luc’s Celebrity Shootout

Another look at the 2009 Luc Robitaille Celebrity Shootout from Echoes of Hope and HockeyPlayer.com.

Are the players taping foil?

Dr. Bray | 2009 Luc’s Celebrity Shootout

Another look at the 2009 Luc Robitaille Celebrity Shootout from Echoes of Hope and HockeyPlayer.com

Kevlar Hockey Socks

In the past two NHL seasons, Andrei Markov, Cam Ward , Teemu Salanne, Robert Lang and Joe Corvo, and most recently Kevin Bieksa (again) have all sustained serious cuts from skate blades.

In response, a Montreal company called Intelligent Apparel has designed 2 new protective sport socks: Tactics Armoured Skate Socks and Armoured Hockey Socks
“Our goal was to develop a skate sock that would

Kevlar Hockey Socks

In the past two NHL seasons, Andrei Markov, Cam Ward , Teemu Salanne, Robert Lang and Joe Corvo, and most recently Kevin Bieksa (again) have all sustained serious cuts from skate blades.

In response, a Montreal company called Intelligent Apparel has designed 2 new protective sport socks: Tactics Armoured Skate Socks and Armoured Hockey Socks
“Our goal was to develop a skate sock that would

Kevlar Hockey Socks

In the past two NHL seasons, Andrei Markov, Cam Ward , Teemu Salanne, Robert Lang and Joe Corvo, and most recently Kevin Bieksa (again) have all sustained serious cuts from skate blades.

In response, a Montreal company called Intelligent Apparel has designed 2 new protective sport socks: Tactics Armoured Skate Socks and Armoured Hockey Socks
“Our goal was to develop a skate sock that would

Stick Handling Tips and Drills

January 7, 2011 Hockey Blogs No Comments

Stick Handling Tips and Drills
One of the most important stickhandlings basics is to always keep your head up. You’ve got to be able to be aware of what’s happening around you on the ice without looking at the puck. If you’re staring at the puck while stickhandling, you’re likely to be checked by somebody you didn’t even know was near you.

A second tip in stickhandling is to use ‘soft hands’.

Stick Handling Tips and Drills

January 7, 2011 Hockey Blogs No Comments

Stick Handling Tips and Drills
One of the most important stickhandlings basics is to always keep your head up. You’ve got to be able to be aware of what’s happening around you on the ice without looking at the puck. If you’re staring at the puck while stickhandling, you’re likely to be checked by somebody you didn’t even know was near you.

A second tip in stickhandling is to use ‘soft hands’.

Stick Handling Tips and Drills

January 7, 2011 Hockey Blogs No Comments

Stick Handling Tips and Drills
One of the most important stickhandlings basics is to always keep your head up. You’ve got to be able to be aware of what’s happening around you on the ice without looking at the puck. If you’re staring at the puck while stickhandling, you’re likely to be checked by somebody you didn’t even know was near you.

A second tip in stickhandling is to use ‘soft hands’.

Warrior Widow 2011 Hockey Stick Review

January 6, 2011 Hockey Blogs No Comments

Warrior Widow 2011 Review

The Warrior Widow Hockey Sticks are the top of the line sticks from Warrior offering the very best materials and features from Warrior. The Warrior Widow stick is the only stick in the Warrior line that features a True 1 piece stick construction for better control, balance, and feel.

Warrior has given the Widow stick the D-Lite blade core which is the evolution of the Double D blade core. Using a double density internal polymer core, D-lite technology allows for a very stable heel and base area which transitions to a very light and springy mid-toe area. The center of gravity of the blade is also moved closer to the heel area, which makes the blade feel lighter but does not affect stability at impact. Taper hosel area is hollow, allowing for more weight savings. Additional aramid internal blade cap helps impact durability and prolongs blade life. 

Warrior has also introduced the Dagger Taper Technology to the Widow hockey stick to offer a lower flex point than ever before with even more pop. The Dagger Taper keeps the hand area stiffer and allows the stick to flex lower in the shaft and blade area as well as in the upper handle. This loads and releases the shaft and blade together for more flex and better pop on slap shots, snap shots and wrist shots.

  • Construction:
    • True 1 piece ensures the most consistent and responsive stick construction on the market, without artificial joints or weak points
      • Single piece fully molded shaft and blade
    • Multi-bias fiber placement to reinforce internal shaft structure and improve impact durability
    • Carbon Elite construction uses the highest-quality lightweight carbon-fiber pre-preg materials
    • Pro-Balance blade and handle design for improved stick feel and weight distribution
  • Shaft:
    • Dagger Taper Technology:
      • Features an aggressive 12-inch taper from hosel to shaft for increased lower flex on all shots
      • Keeps the hand area stiffer and allows the stick to flex lower in the shaft and blade area as well as in the upper handle. 
      • This loads and releases the shaft and blade together for more flex and better pop on slap shots, snap shots and wrist shots
    • Additional three-inch stick length to avoid use of heavy extensions and end plugs
  • Geometry:
    • Double concave and slightly rounded corners
  • Grip: Smooth matte stick finish
  • Blade:
    • D-Lite blade core features stable heel with super-lightweight tow for improved balance and puck control
      • D-Lite is an evolution of the DD blade core using denser foams in the heel and softer foams in the toe for improved power and feel
    • X-Stitch blade wrap carbon/aramid mix for increased durability and power transfer

  • Flex: 85, and 100

  • Length: 63″

  • Weight: Posted upon stick arrival