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Equipment QA: Base Layer
Question: What is best for players to wear under their pads? I’ve seen everything from nothing to street clothes. Answer: We, too, have seen kids strip down to literally nothing before donning their...
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Equipment QA: Mouthguards
Question: I see my 6-year-old daughter skating around with her mouthguard hanging out of her mouth. Does she really need to wear it since she’s only a Mite? Answer: USA Hockey requires a mouthguard for...
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Equipment QA: Gloves
Question: I think my son’s gloves are too small, but he likes them. He thinks if he wears the next size up he will lose his grip on the stick. How can we tell? Answer: As a non-hockey player, I still...
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Equipment QA: Shoulder Pads
Question: My son got new shoulder pads that provide more protection for his lower back and abdomen. But the neck opening is larger, providing less protection where he (as a smaller defenseman) thinks...
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Equipment QA: Stick Length
Question: There are great deals on new and used sticks right now, but my daughter is still growing. As a Bantam next year, she may outgrow junior-size sticks. Should I take the chance? Answer: It’s...
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Equipment QA: Goalie Leg Pads
Question: How big is too big when it comes to goalie leg pads? My son is growing fast, so I want to get them as big as possible without hindering his movement. Answer: Given the expense and hassle of...
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Total Hockey Launches HockeyGreen
With the tagline “Reduce your carbon stickprint,” Total Hockey’s recycling initiative focuses on composite hockey sticks. This new initiative focuses on aligning Total Hockey’s business practices with...
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Equipment QA: Goalie Skates
Q: My 8-year-old just committed to playing goalie full time, so I need to get her goalie skates. I know she needs time to break them in over the summer, but then what if she outgrows them before the...
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12 Days of Hockey Gifts
Not sure what to get your favorite hockey player? We have ideal gifts for you, from sunup to sundown. Fan Fever The Goal Light Alarm Clock. Rouse your player for 6 a.m. practice with an awesome goal...
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7 Stellar Stocking Stuffers
While no hockey player will be disappointed by a new stick, it’s kind of hard to cram one in a stocking. Aside from the typical tape and stick wax, what can you surprise your favorite player with? Read...
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