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Hockey Equipment

Penguins Join Growing Call for Neck Protection in Hockey

Ben Wagner | November 5, 2023

On Oct. 28, forward Adam Johnson of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL)’s Nottingham Panthers passed away after a freak collision that resulted in a cut on his neck from…

Categories Commentary, Pittsburgh Penguins

Action Must Be Taken Regarding a Neck Guard Mandate

Scott Clarke | October 29, 2023

Former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson tragically died on the morning of Oct. 29 following a horrific incident where his neck was slashed by an errant skate while playing for Elite…

Categories Commentary

Return to Hockey: Is Your Gear Ready to Go?

Pete Bauer | June 3, 2020

For many of us, it’s time to start thinking about getting back to the rink and resuming recreational and youth hockey. Getting your gear back into game shape isn’t as…

Categories Commentary

Return to Hockey: Youth Hockey Gear Swaps

Pete Bauer | June 1, 2020

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, youth hockey players have continued to grow. And in many cases, they’ve outgrown the hockey equipment they were using just a few months ago. One way…

Categories Commentary

Sticks at the Height of NHL’s Scoring Problem

Colin Fitts | February 19, 2016

What is the most entertaining aspect in hockey for the non-traditional fan? Other than fighting, it is goals. For that reason, the National Hockey League is clamoring for more of…

Categories Commentary

Increasing Offense: The NHL’s Most Ridiculous Debate to Date

Brett Slawson | November 16, 2015

This post appears in our new section called Overtime. It is our home of Long Form journalism on all things hockey & culture. We are now porting over many of our…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

A New Stick Design from Carbon Sports

Bruce Hollingdrake | October 15, 2014

Carbon Sports is overwhelmed by the support and interest the hockey world has shown in the CarbonSports Air Blade these last two weeks, since starting our KickStarter campaign. It is…

Categories Uncategorized

Stick Sense: NHL Rules Regarding the Goalkeeper’s Stick

Bruce Hollingdrake | October 6, 2014

Choosing the right goalie stick is essential whether you are a beginner or professional athlete. Stick design can improve your stance, puck-handling abilities, and your mobility. When choosing choosing goalie…

Categories NHL News

You Won’t Believe this New Hockey Stick Design

Catherine Silverman | September 30, 2014

On September 29th, 2014, Carbon Sports, LLC will launch a Kickstarter Fund campaign to raise the funding for production of a new stick design. Carbon Sports LLC was born in…

Categories NHL News

Hockey 101: Ice Hockey Equipment

Kenneth Laws | January 24, 2014

So, you want to play one of the fastest sports on the planet?  A sport in which large humans move at over 20 miles per hour with knives on their…

Categories NHL News

NHL Goalie Masks – From Starters To Backups

Anatoliy Metter | December 10, 2013

Over the last few decades the game of hockey has undergone some noticeable transformations. While the style of play in the NHL has certainly changed, certain stylistic elements for players…

Categories NHL Goaltending

Does your hockey player have “lead in their pants”?

Jason Sulham | August 30, 2012

As a youth hockey player the hockey road trip made my weekend. Usually, a teammate would ride with us or I would hop in their car for between game trips,…

Categories NHL News
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