Every year or two, hockey equipment manufacturers overhaul their products to include new technologies, introduce new lines or just make things look more current. This April is a bog month, as it seems all the big names are dropping new gear, and in some cases, completely new lines. Here is a sneak peak of some [...]
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New Gear for 2012 – Skaters
Posted: March 29, 2012 in Equipment Guides, www.hotshotshockey.caTags: 2012, CCM, Easton, Elbow Pads, Protective Equipment, RBK, Reebok, Shin Pads, Shoulder Pads, Stealth
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New Sticks
Posted: December 20, 2011 in Equipment GuidesTags: APX, Bauer, Easton, Easton RS, Hockey Stick, Ovechkin, RBK, Reebok A.i9, TotalOne
There are some new twigs that have hit the market in the last few months. This would be good a time as any to talk a little bit about them. Bauer came out with the new Vapor line this October. Previously the Vapor sticks started at the X:15, and went up to the X:60. The [...]
The Bauer Experience
Posted: December 1, 2011 in Equipment GuidesTags: APX, Bauer Supreme, Bauer Vapor, Cody Hodgson, Elite, Hockey Skates, Hockey Sticks, The Bauer Experience, TotalOne, Vancouver Canucks
Ok, so kinda slow posting about this, but better late than never right? A little over a week ago, I went to check out The Bauer Experience with a few friends. They had some elite level equipment to try out on the ice. There was helmets and gloves (X:60 and TotalOne) to try out. I [...]
Cheap Sticks vs High-End Sticks
Posted: November 7, 2011 in Equipment Guides, www.hotshotshockey.caTags: Bauer Supreme, Bauer Vapor, CCM U+ Crazy Strong, CCM U+Crazy Light, Easton EQ50, Easton RS, Easton Stealth S19, Hockey Stick, RBK 11K, Reebok 11K, TotalOne, Vapor APX, Vapor X:60
This might be an obvious statement, but most people want to spend as little money as possible when buying anything. As with most other retail items, hockey equipment comes in several different grades. We’ll talk about other pieces of equipment in another blog, but today is going to be all about the sticks. Might as [...]
So as I mentioned in part 1, finding the perfect stick is no easy task when you’re just starting out. One part of choosing the right stick is trying figure out what brand you want to use. They all offer different technologies and feel different on the ice. The only real way to know is [...]
Stick Guide – Part 1: Brands
Posted: October 7, 2011 in Equipment GuidesTags: canadian hockey, hockey guide, Hockey Stick, hotshotshockey, Ice hockey, nhl, recreational hockey
Getting the perfect stick is no easy task. It can take years of playing with different ones to finally figure out the one for you, and your preference may change as your game evolves . In this guide, I will point out some things to consider when choosing a stick. All brands have their own [...]
Getting the right skate size
Posted: September 28, 2011 in Equipment GuidesTags: beginner hockey, canadian hockey, hockey guide, hotshots hockey, hotshotshockey, how to put on skates, Ice hockey, ice skates, nhl, recreational hockey, skate guide, skate size
A common mistake made by new players, is getting the wrong skate size. Every manufacturer has their own specs for sizing, but the general rule of thumb is: Skates should be about 2 sizes smaller than your shoe size. I don’t know if it’s a male ego thing or what (we’ve all heard the ‘small [...]
Top 10 Advice for Rec Hockey Beginners: Tip #1
Posted: September 21, 2010 in Equipment Guides, Skills and TipsTop 10 Advice for Rec Hockey Beginners 1. Find a skate that fits. Find those dusty old skates laying at the bottom of your closet and donate them to Goodwill, or a local hockey organization. Does your foot swim inside the bottom of your boot? Those are candidates for donation, too. Finding a boot that [...]
