Hockey and floorball are played with similar team layouts, sticks, and goals. However, the sports have very drastic differences too, one being that you can play floorball with nothing but a t-shirt and ice hockey, not so much. In this article, I will give you a walk-through of the world of hockey and floorball, so…
Lacing your hockey skates or any kind of ice skates right is essential to get a secure feel so you can skate better and decrease the chances of ankle injuries. However, there are many ways to lace skates, so it isn’t necessarily clear how to do it. Next, I’ll show you exactly how to lace…
Getting a new pair of hockey skates is always an exciting event. However, there’s one downside to it which is that the skates won’t fit your perfectly right from the start. Wearing new skates can cause blisters, rashes, or discomfort, so it would be best to skip this stage. Luckily, you can find many ways…
When you get a new pair of ice hockey skates, it’s only natural that the fit isn’t perfect yet as they haven’t had time to conform to your feet. This can cause blisters, rashes, and pain, so making them fit well is a priority. Baking your hockey skates is a popular method to get around…
I remember when I started ice hockey, and I didn’t even know that hockey goalies use different skates as they look quite similar, especially when on the ice. After months passed, I was curious why goalies needed hockey skates of their own and not player skates. In this article, I will explain why there are…
Ice skating can be done in different ways in different sports. Naturally, different ways and sports require different ice skates, and today, you will learn the differences between hockey and speed skates. The difference between hockey and speed skates is that hockey skates are meant for ice hockey that values protection, agility, and swift direction…
Ice skating can be done when playing hockey or figure skating, and the core principle is similar. However, both sports are widely different and require different kinds of ice skates. In this article, I will compare hockey skates to figure skates to see how they are different. Hockey skates differ from figure skates by having…