Of all the equipment used for playing the game, ice skates are your most important investment. Because the game requires foot control on a blade’s edge, a decent quality skate that protects and...
Posts by Michael Bagnall
The Top Nine Topical Sports Creams and Sprays, an Evaluation.
Over the course of many beer league games as a 40+ year old player, I have had many aches and pains. Most muscle soreness that I have had to work with has been managed using topical ointments, sprays...
My history with the game of ice hockey is a pretty lengthy one for someone my age who got started at 38. Now at 51, I find myself facing new challenges. From keeping active and staying physically in...
Having skated in more than a few hockey development clinics as an adult hockey player, I’ve found there are few that focus not only on skills, but also overall game development. Even fewer are the...
Before the puck drops, you typically have a very small window of on-ice time during which you can warm up and stretch. Many times, this time frame can be a matter of 3-5 minutes and during this time...
Playing hockey isn’t cheap. From equipment costs, including skate sharpening, sticks, ice skates and more, to league fees and even to the jerseys you wear, you can spend upwards of $1,000 per...