The ProSmart crew wants to wish everyone a happy holiday season by offering the hard working minor hockey players, parents, coaches, managers, volunteers, & board members the opportunity to win a brand new set of CCM pond hockey gear & 1 of 5 signed NHL j…
Win New CCM Gear & Signed NHL Jerseys
By Tyler Hinds, do you play on the ODR or frozen pond? (@THinds3)
The ProSmart crew wants to wish everyone a happy holiday season by offe… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/win-new-pond-hockey-gear/
There's a very simple way to build a hockey training tool that will make your shot harder by strengthening your forearms and wrists. I guarantee that you've already got all the material!
DIY Hockey Wrist Roller
By Tyler Hinds, get those forearms pumping! (@Thinds3)
Very few hockey players are born with the natural quick release ability of the game's top sniper… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/diy-hockey-wrist-roller/
A good pair of hockey gloves will do three things: 1) Offer excellent hand protection 2) Give the player great feel on their stick, & 3) Give the player great style. Below is the buyer's guide to purchasing a new set of mitts.
Fitting Hockey Gloves
By Tyler Hinds, envious of players with silky mitts (@THinds3)
A good pair of hockey gloves will do three things:
Offer excellent hand protection
Gi… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/12-steps-getting-dressed/fitting-hockey-gloves/
With the rising concern of concussions in hockey and other contact sports, it is important to take the time and spend the money on a good quality helmet that fits your child correctly. Below are the top priorities you need to focus on when selecting your …
Fitting Hockey Helmets
By Tyler Hinds; protect your head, you're no good dead (@THinds3)
With the rising concern of concussions in hockey and other contact sports, it is impor… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/12-steps-getting-dressed/fitting-hockey-helmets/
There's nothing funny about banging your funny bone and feeling that shooting pain down your arm. A properly fit pair of elbow pads will mitigate this risk and act as a slash guard on your forearms from your opponents stick. Below is the buyer's guide to …
Fitting Elbow Pads
By Tyler Hinds, Gordie! (@THinds3)
There's nothing funny about banging your funny bone and feeling that shooting pain down your arm. A properly fit pair o… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/12-steps-getting-dressed/fitting-elbow-pads/
Here are a few things that will likely happen to everyone in a hockey game: fall down, rub against the boards, block a shot (intentionally or unintentionally), & be hit by an inadvertent stick. With this in mind, your shoulder pads are crucial for keeping…
Fitting Shoulder Pads
By Tyler Hinds, able to put on a jersey without getting stuck (@THinds3)
Here are a few things that will likely happen to everyone in a hockey game: fall… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/12-steps-getting-dressed/fitting-shoulder-pads/
Hockey pants aren't good enough for Batman but they will be more than adequate for you on the ice. Easily the largest piece of equipment in your bag, hockey pants play an integral role protecting an area from your kidneys to your knees. Take some time to …
Fitting Hockey Pants
By Tyler Hinds, hockey laces also make for great belts (@THinds3)
Hockey pants aren't good enough for Batman but they will be more than adequate for… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/12-steps-getting-dressed/fitting-hockey-pants/
Sticks, pucks, and the ice are constantly ricocheting off your shin pads. This vital piece of protective equipment could be the difference between a blocked shot for a breakaway or lying on the ice in agony with a bruised/broken leg. Below is the buyer’…
Fitting Shin Guards
By Tyler Hinds; lover of the shin pad breakaway goal (@THinds3)
Sticks, pucks, and the ice are constantly ricocheting off your shin pads. This vital pi… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/12-steps-getting-dressed/fitting-shin-guards/
A player’s stick is their greatest weapon for offensive success. If the stick isn’t just right, the player might be thrown off completely. This is the reason why hockey players spend so much time preparing their goal scoring tool. Here are some things…
The Art of the Tape Job
By Tyler Hinds; uses hockey tape instead of Band-Aids (@THinds3)
A player’s stick is their greatest weapon for offensive success. If the stick isn�… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/12-steps-getting-dressed/art-tape-job/
Skates are arguably the most important piece of equipment that a hockey player has, for both safety and performance. On top of that, they are also the most expensive. Protect that investment by following these four ProTips on the best practices for prolon…
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4 ProTips on Skate Maintenance
Tyler Hinds (@THinds3)
Skates are arguably the most important piece of equipment that a hockey player has, for both safety and performanc… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/12-steps-getting-dressed/four-protips-skate-maintenance/
We all have a tolerance for the lovely stench coming from within the hockey change room. However, when that ripe smell moves into our personal living space, the other family members are not so appreciative.
- Smell Ya Later
By Marnie Sisson, ProSmart’s Hockey Mom
We all have a tolerance for the lovely stench coming from within the hockey change room. However, when that ripe … http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/12-steps-getting-dressed/smell-ya-later/
