Ryan Richards
Looking to get into figure skating, or maybe it’s time to upgrade that old worn our pair you’ve had forever! We have scoured the internet to bring you the best figure skates around – From beginner to advanced, and thrifty to expensive! We’ve taken a look at customer reviews and weighed them against the performance … Read more The 8 Best Figure Skates (No Fluff!) For All Skill Levels
The following message is for dedicated and motivated hockey players Looking to take your hockey game to the next level? Make that jump to a higher seeded team? Be the new leading scorer on your squad? Tryouts are only a few months away…….. A typical summer conditioning camp can cost thousands of dollars with an … Read more Pro Off-Season Program 2020
Looking to get that special hockey player in your lift a gift? Or maybe it’s your child’s birthday and you are looking to get them something special. Or maybe, you deserve a gift and are getting this for yourself! (Don’t feel bad, we at Going Bar Down have done this on more than one occasion…) … Read more The 37 (Yes 37!) Best Gifts For Hockey Players (2020 Update!)
Once winter rolls around, nothing beats picking up a pair of skates and getting out to your local rink. Whether you are playing hockey, figure skating, or just learning and need a pair of general purpose skates, strapping some skates on and going for a skate is and always will be a winter tradition. So … Read more The 6 Best Skates For Beginners (Hockey, Figure, and Recreational Skaters)
Let’s get right to the point – these days you are typically paying anywhere from $150 – $300 for your hockey sticks. That is a lot of money. Sure they are built to take a beating, but why not save that durability for the ice? A high quality stick bag could last you for life, … Read more The 6 Best Hockey Stick Bags
There is nothing worse than feeling a massive blister coming on mid game and knowing you are going to be suffering for weeks. Nearly as bad is a wicked foot cramp that forces you to get off the ice before you have had a chance to contribute! I have been there before… I distinctly remember … Read more The 4 Most Comfortable Hockey Skates (2020 Skate Models)
We have worn, read about, contacted manufacturers, pored over players reviews, and after dozens of hours of work we have rounded up the shin guards in hockey. Blocking 90 mph shots is no joke, and everyone hates taking a painful slash of the back of the legs, so a good set of shin guards is … Read more The 8 Best Hockey Shin Guards of 2020
Youth Off Season 2020 Training Program Looking to improve this summer and dominate on ice next season? Looking to give your little budding hockey player a leg up on the competition? Check out our choices to help hockey players of all age dominate on the rink next year! Hockey isn’t the sport it used to … Read more Off Season / Summer Hockey Training
When you are playing Lacrosse, be it box or field, there are tons of things that can get into your eyes and take you out of the game. On top of that, certain tints on visors can hide your eyes from opponents and help you be more deceptive with your shots or passes! Visors now … Read more The Best Lacrosse Visors of 2020
Lacrosse players have to carry alot of gear back and forth to practice, games, and training, so you need to make sure you have the right back for the job! Equipment bags, stick bags, and ball bags are all important for keeping organized and making sure you don’t show up to the field missing a … Read more The Best Lacrosse Bags [For Gear, Sticks, and Balls]
Hockey is a very interesting and unique sport – because of this it has developed it’s own set of terms and slang that hockey players and fans typically use. The hit comedy show Letterkenny may have made some of these terms more popular, but these terms have been around for decades now. We will take a deep … Read more The Definitive Guide To Hockey Slang, Terms, and Lingo
One of the most controversial topics in hockey is fighting, with some fans believing that it should be taken out of the game while others wishing there was more of it. We’re going to break down the rules of fighting in hockey so you can understand exactly why a fight might occur and what the … Read more Hockey Fighting Rules
The game of Hockey has hundreds of rules, penalties, and little nuances that make is as amazing as it is. While learning all of those can take months if not years, a question often asked is ‘How long is a hockey game?’ and that is what we are here to talk about. Of course, it … Read more How Long Is a Hockey Game
Lacrosse gloves are obviously a crucial piece of equipment, protecting you from slashes, errant passes or shots, and helping you keep a strong grip on your stick. Our article will have a quick roundup of our top picks directly below, followed by the crucial things you need to look for in a lacrosse glove, and finally … Read more The Best Lacrosse Gloves of 2020
You have a fresh tape job on your composite hockey stick, ready to start sniping bar down, but what do you have to do in order to keep the snow and ice off your stick all game long? You need to wax that twig up! That’s right, hockey stick wax has come a long way over … Read more The 5 Best Hockey Stick Waxes
You have your brand new composite hockey stick, ready to start sniping bar down, but what do you need to do first? You already know the answer, you have to tape your stick! Stick tapes might seem simple but they have truly evolved over the years. There are now different, high end hockey stick tapes for … Read more The Best Hockey Stick Tapes (2020 Update)
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 able … Read more The 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 more How To Lace Hockey Skates (Pictures AND Videos!)
