Tryout Tips For Coaches
Let’s face it, anyway you slice it tryouts are the lifeblood of a hockey team. Whether you are holding a week-long training camp or a few isolated evaluation skates, tryouts are the foundation upon which your season will be built.
How To Get Recruited For College Hockey
Every year, thousands of young hockey players and their parents want to know how to get recruited for college hockey. If you’re one of them, keep reading. This guide will help you get started in the right direction. At this
9 Hockey Stick Handling Tools To Build Your Skills
Stick handling is one of the most important (and most difficult to learn) skills for a hockey player. These hockey stick handling tools are great for getting that edge in your training. Many of these aids will work great on
How To Poke Check In Hockey
The poke check is the unsung hero of defense in ice hockey. It is used more than any other type of check. There’s more to it than just poking your stick at the player with the puck. We go over the basics of poke checking and some things to be careful when using the technique.
Best Ice Hockey Skates of 2018 (and Hockey Skate Sizing Guide)
It is essential to find the best hockey skates for you. They say you date your sticks but marry your skates. So choose wisely… This hockey skate buying guide will introduce you to the best overall skates on the market
Best Hockey Sticks of 2018 (with Complete Stick Buying Guide)
Finding the best ice hockey stick for you is one of the most important things for an ice hockey player. Welcome to the ultimate stick buying guide. We give our recommendations for the best ice hockey sticks of 2018 and a complete guide to selecting the best ice hockey stick for you or your youth player.
What Is An Icing In Hockey?
If you have ever watched hockey with someone who is not familiar with the rules of ice hockey, getting this question is unavoidable. So if you came here to find the answer to that then you are in the right place.
How To Play Goalie In Hockey (A Beginner’s Guide)
Do you want to learn how to play goalie in hockey? Think you’re ready for the blistering slap shots? The pressure of being the last line of defense? The nerve-racking experience that comes with knowing that the slightest mistake could
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StartPlayingHockey.com was started by a group of friends that grew up playing and still love the game of ice hockey. We all followed different career paths but all stay involved in the game in some way or another. Over the years, we have learned a lot about the sport of ice hockey. Now, as some of us are even seeing our kids start to play the game, we wanted to pass along whatever we can to anyone that wants to learn.
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