12Apr 2021 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
Hockey Equipment Tips for Kids

Hockey Equipment Tips for Kids

Hockey Equipment
I hesitated sending this out JUST YET. If your season just barely ended and your kids have outgrown their gear, RIGHT NOW isn't the best time to buy hockey equipment. Kids have a way of growing over the summer and making you regret buying something 2 months earlier. HOWEVER, spring cleaning and equipment sales are upon us. So if you find yourself trying to get prepared for next season a little early here are some important hockey equipment tips for kids you'll want to have handy! Either way, save this and use it as a reference as you GEAR UP for next season. IF YOU'RE A COACH, share this with the parents on your team. They'll thank you! Hockey is still a young sport here in Salt Lake City, which…
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23Nov 2008 by Jeremy Weiss 13 Comments

How to Buy Hockey Skates

Hockey Equipment
I am often asked questions about hockey equipment––like, what brand names are best? what size to get? how much to spend? I have found that there is no “one single answer” to these questions that is correct for everyone. Taste in hockey gear is a very personal thing… and varies from one player to the next. All I can do is tell people what I like, and hopefully that helps to give a good starting point. So––today I'm going to tell you how I purchase my skates… feel free to comment on anything you agree or disagree with! There are many different types of skates out there… some cheap, some expensive; some stiff and difficult to break in, others soft and easy to break in, some wide, some narrow… you…
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