What Does Hockey Stick Flex Mean?
Have you ever noticed when buying a new hockey stick that each one has a number on it, such as 75, 85 or 100. This is what is known as the flex of the stick, and it basically indicates how much the stick will bend. What is not intuitive is that a higher flex number indicates that […]
Skate Sharpening Explained
Every hockey player knows that you need to get your skates sharpened, but that doesn’t mean we really have any idea about it. How often should we get them sharpened? How sharp should we get them (what do all those fraction numbers mean?)? Should I be using re-edging tools like a Sweet Stick? Whether you’re […]
3 numbers you should never wear as a hockey player
Program Details Schedules Ice Hockey Equipment Ice hockey has a deep heritage, and its own quirky culture of myth and superstition. Now that you are well on your way to becoming a real ice hockey player you should give some thought to what your jersey number should be when you play on a real ice […]
How to improve your hockey skills after learning to play ice hockey
Ok so you have completed the Discover Hockey program. Your hockey team has graduated into the NCHL and now you are playing meaningful games, yet something is amiss. Your skill level is not improving as fast as you would like and of course adult hockey players don’t really have hockey practices. They just play games. […]
Learning to shoot the puck hard and on target
Carson David, from Base hockey shares his insights into what it takes to shoot the puck hard and on target. Together with slow mo takes and commentary you can really understand that it takes to make your shot better and improve your hockey skills. If you would like to ask Carson anything specific, please comment […]