If you are new to the world of hockey, it might seem like a hockey stick is a hockey stick. However…this could not be farther from the truth. Sticks for defensemen can vary quite a bit. For the traditional stay at home defenseman – a longer stick to help with the pokecheck is ideal. However … Read more
Hockey defensemen are in a unique position… They use more than their sticks and gloves to keep the puck out of the zone, but they do not get to wear the same amount of padding as goalies get to wear. Since defensemen put their bodies on the line to prevent the opponent from scoring, they … Read more
Hockey is a fast-paced game that rarely slows. Because of this, it can be challenging for young players to learn where to position themselves on the ice. Fortunately, there is a limited amount of space on the ice, so there are only so many places to get positioned. And, there are plenty of ways to … Read more
