Need new hockey protective equipment? Helmets, Shoulder Pads, Gloves, even Jocks! We have review and round up articles to help you pick the best Ice Hockey protective equipment for your game.
Your hands might be one of the most important but vulnerable parts of your body in hockey! You need to protect them but also have the ability to stickhandle and shoot without restriction – We list the best hockey gloves around below for you to make the right call! Looking for a new set of … Read more
Doesn’t matter if you are replacing your shoulders pads or looking for something lighter / more protective, we have you covered with our comprehensive ice hockey should pad reviews! 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 … Read more
There are a ton of different types of Hockey Bags on the market, from carry to wheeled, nylon or leather, even some fancy bags with pockets for every piece of your equipment – read on to see which Hockey Bags will work best for you! Player, Goalie, or Referee, you need a hockey bag! In … Read more
Helmets, concussions, and other head injuries are a hot topic in hockey these days – You do not want to cheap out on your helmet! Below we have reviewed the best hockey helmets to keep your head safe! We want to make one thing clear – Helmets do not prevent concussions. If you hit your … Read more
The city of Calgary, Alberta – Home to the Calgary Flames, Calgary Hitmen, and hundreds of minor hockey teams, is undoubtedly a hockey town. Luckily for locals, there are tons of hockey stores to choose from within the city limits! Looking to see which one is your best bet? Check out our list below! Curious … Read more
Protecting your neck is extremely important, and for children, a legal requirement! We took a deep dive on many neck guards offered and looked at the specifications and reviews on all of them! If you want a quick answer to your query – this is one of the few times the big boys such as … Read more
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
One great thing about starting to play roller hockey is that a lot of ice hockey gear is transferable, and you really only need a few pieces of protective gear to get you ready to roll. Roller hockey players are required to wear the following gear: Protective Hockey Helmet Hockey Visor/Cage Lightweight Hockey Gloves Hockey … Read more
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 hockey stick bag could last you for … Read more
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
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 more
When you’re looking to improve your shot or even work on your puck handling, you’re going to need a solid hockey net. The main objective of hockey is to protect your goal and score goals on the opposing hockey team, so this is a key piece of equipment even if you’re just playing street hockey. … Read more
For elite players and those playing beer leagues, picking a hockey visor, cage, or face shield is not a decision to mess around with since its the only protection for your face and it impacts your vision on the ice. As we all know a visor fogging up during the game is the most annoying … Read more
Hockey jocks are a vital piece of equipment that protect the most sensitive area of the body and I would never be tempted to play a game without it. The size and style of fit is different for all players depending on body type and preference. The actual cup doesn’t change too much but there … Read more
We here at Going Bar Down have suffered our share of elbow injuries due to lousy elbow pads, or pads sliding up and not protecting properly when hitting the ice. This one hits close to come for us so we focused on reviewing and finding you some exceptional choices to protect your elbows. Having bursitis … Read more
Hockey is a fast paced sport where pieces of vulcanized rubber fly around in excess of 100 miles per hour and carbon fiber sticks can come whipping up at your face at any moment. Add to that many players are playing in a contact league where jaw injuries and concussions are a real thing, and … Read more
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