New Gear for 2012 – Skaters

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 [...]

Hockey Slang

Every world has it’s own jargon that outsiders don’t understand.  Gamers have their own words that don’t even look like English when spelled out.  The business world uses $10 words to sound smart.  In the hockey world, it seems that everything needs to be given a nickname.  A lot of the time, it’s to simplify [...]

Cheap Sticks vs High-End Sticks

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 [...]

Stick Guide – Part 2: Specs

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 [...]

New content coming soon

Hi, and thanks for reading! As HotShotsHockey grows, so will this blog.  I will be writing about pretty much anything that’s hockey related: Hockey equipment guides, reviews and recommendations Personal experiences as a hockey player & fan of the game Advice for new players Big stories in the NHL or other professional hockey leagues I’m [...]

Almost time!

Hey Hockey fans… September is here and it’s an exciting time for everybody. The NHL training camp is almost here and another great season is around the corner. ICE604 and Coast leagues are starting up in a couple of weeks and ASHL is as well. And check out the site for your new season gears! [...]

Welcome to HotShotsHockey.ca!

We’re very excited to bring you, our fellow hockey fan and player, a new venue to get deeper into the game. Our site offers you entertainment, news and advice, but best of all, we offer you the gear you need to play the game; shipped directly to your door at great prices. We are launching [...]