Ryan Richards Selecting the right set of skate laces is very important, and shouldn’t be over looked when completing your hockey equipment purchases! There is nothing worse than having a frayed end and not being able to tie your skates, or have a poor quality set of laces rip or snap during a game and leave you … Read moreThe 8 Best Hockey Skate Laces
You have your brand new set of hockey skates, or a new set of inline hockey skates, and you are itching to try them out – but first you need to lace those things up! There are several different techniques for lacing your skates, and we will break them down so you can pick the best way … Read moreHow To Lace Hockey Skates (Pictures AND Videos!)
Practice makes perfect and this is true for all sports. Ice hockey in particular is an intense, fast paced game that requires rigor, dedication and concentration. That’s why it’s important to always try to improve your game. The guys at Tucker Hockey have put together an awesome infographic for us that outlines how you as … Read moreHow To Be A Better Hockey Player
So you have your brand new composite hockey stick. You are ready to get out there and start sniping goals, saucing passes, and taking booming one timers! But first – You need to tape that hockey stick! Tape jobs or “TJ’s” as some call them are an important and subjective topic in hockey! Some people view … Read moreHow To Tape A Hockey Stick (Pictures + Video!)
After countless hours of ice time, reading consumer and professional reviews, and reviewing manufacturer specs, we have crowned the Warrior Fantom QRE as our top hockey stick of the 2019/2020 season. It is one of the lightest sticks on the market, weighing in at merely 360 grams. It also has an awesome low kick point … Read moreThe Best Hockey Sticks of 2020
Getting a hockey skate that fits is undoubtedly one of the most important things you can do for your game. There is nothing worse than buying a pair of skates and having wicked blisters from your first ice time, which totally curbs your enthusiasm for your slick new set of wheels! Luckily for those of … Read moreThe 6 Best Hockey Skates For Wide and Flat Feet (2020 Reviews)
The most important part of your lacrosse equipment is the head and it is essential for controlling the ball, scoring, and for defense! In this review we have crowned the Nike CEO 2 lacrosse head as top for 2020 for its pinpoint passing and shooting accuracy! This head is also great for durability and has … Read moreThe Best Lacrosse Heads of 2020
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been playing hockey for 1 year or 50, you literally can’t do without a durable hockey bag that won’t break down after one season. Having a well designed and durable hockey bag is critical for carrying and drying out your gear and even more importantly finding it all once you … Read moreThe 10 Best Hockey Bags
Protecting your neck is extremely important, and for children, a legal requirement! If you are looking for a great neck guard we looked at many and decided the Shock Doctor Ultra was the best choice. It has all the protection you need, is lightweight and comfortable, and is a great price to boot! Great Neck … Read moreThe 5 Best Hockey Neck Guards
We have worn, read about, contacted manufacturers, pored over players reviews, and after dozens of hours of work we have rounded up the best senior hockey gloves in the game. After looking at over 30 pairs of gloves, we have crowned the Bauer Supreme 1S as our champion. Our Pick Bauer Supreme 1S The Best Hockey … Read moreThe Best Hockey Gloves of 2020
When you have hockey pucks flying around the ice, players coming to hit you, and contact with the boards and ice looming every shift, hockey shoulder pads are not something to cheap out on. We have researched dozens of shoulder pads, working hard to find you the best pads for your game. So let’s cut … Read moreThe 7 Best Hockey Shoulder Pads
After over 30 hours of research and reading customer reviews, after looking at over 20 pairs of pants, we have decided that the CCM Super Tacks Hockey Pants take the crown for best overall hockey pants. It uses various high density and smart foams across the thigh, kidney, and spine to protect you from shots, hits, … Read moreThe Best Hockey Pants of 2020
Choosing skates for your little hockey player is no easy matter, you have to balance performance, fit, and price, knowing that your little guy or gal will eventually grow out of the skates and leave them in the dust! Luckily we have taken an in depth look at the best Youth and Junior hockey skates … Read moreThe Best Junior Hockey Skates (Updated 2020!)
If you check out our main top sticks article, you will see that we crowned the Warrior Fantom QRE as our champion of the year. For forwards, we are going to be adjusting our list a bit based on what we think the best fit will be for you! Our top pick for forwards this year … Read moreThe Best Hockey Sticks For Forwards (2020 Update)
If there’s one piece of equipment you don’t want to cheap out on, it’s definitely your helmet. From helping dissipate head impacts, to keeping your face and eyes safe from errant sticks, the lacrosse helmet protects your most valuable asset. Before checking out our entire best lacrosse helmets article – we will let you know … Read moreThe Best Lacrosse Helmets of 2020
If you only practice your Lacrosse game when you have designated practice or game time, it will be tough for you to excel. Thankfully there are dozens of pieces of training equipment that have been created to help you hone your game in your spare time. A Lacrosse Rebounder is one of those tools that … Read moreThe Best Lacrosse Rebounders of 2020
Through research and talking to both field and bod lacrosse players, we have awarded the STX Stallion 200 as our top lacrosse stick of the 2019/2020 season. It is an extremely versatile stick as the head gives the player a truly forgiving response and can be used playing attack or defensive positions! The updated STX 6000 … Read moreThe Best Lacrosse Sticks of 2020
Today’s game of hockey can take an incredible physical toll on your body. Athletes in general are being asked to give more and more game in and game out. You need to be stronger in the gym, Faster on the ice, and recover quickly for the next days skate. While we wish that whole foods … Read moreThe Best Supplements For Hockey Players
Defense is a critical position and the benefits of being good in your own end cannot be overstated. On the flip side, being able to chip in offensively like Brent Burns or Erik Karlsson can set you apart from your peers on the blue line. Back in the day, defensemen looked mostly for sticks helping … Read moreBest Hockey Sticks For Defensemen (2020 Edition!)
Getting gifts for hockey players isn’t easy, especially if you don’t personally follow the game closely so we at Going Bar Down are going to give you a little guidance and hopefully ease the holiday stress. Trying to find gifts for hockey fans, we’ve got you covered with some awesome NHL apparel! And if you’re … Read moreBest Hockey Gifts
