Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask THW Archives | January 17, 2021 The month of November is perhaps the most important for any present-day goaltender guarding the crease in the National Hockey League – but most might not even know why. It…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Player Safety in Today’s NHL Bruce Hollingdrake | May 18, 2012 Within the span of just four months in 2011, the hockey world mourned the loss of three players. The deaths of Rick Rypien and Wade Belak were ruled as suicides…
