Hockey Sticks

This collection is as much about getting a stick to the right length as buying a new one. There is a GY Senior one-piece carbon fibre ice stick in flex 75 with a mid kick point, Franklin Sports street sticks with ABS blades (the Ambush Senior, the 40-inch Power Fusion and a youth starter set with two 37-inch Junior sticks), and the Cramer Cosom polyethylene stick for gym floor hockey. The rest are extensions: carbon end plugs from CCM, BLADE SAVER, UICE and Teyva Daily, and wooden butt ends from A&R Sports in 8- and 12-inch Junior and Senior sizes.

Start with length: Bauer suggests a stick that reaches roughly your nose in shoes, or between your chin and bottom lip on skates. An extension has to match the shaft, since Junior plugs are narrower than Senior and some carbon plugs are shaped for specific CCM or Bauer shafts, so check the fit list before gluing. Adding length softens the effective flex and cutting stiffens it. For asphalt play, an ABS blade lasts longer than composite; see ball and street hockey, and finish the knob with hockey tape.

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Hockey Sticks: frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right hockey stick length?

Bauer's guideline is that a stick should come up to roughly your nose when you are standing in shoes, or between your chin and bottom lip when you are on skates. Shorter sticks keep the puck closer for stickhandling, while longer sticks give more reach. For growing kids, keep in mind that cutting down an oversized stick makes it stiffer, so many families buy close to the right length and add a butt-end extension as the player grows.

Does adding an extension change my stick's flex?

Yes. Bauer notes that cutting a stick raises its flex number, making it stiffer, while adding an extension lowers it, making it play softer. Keep that in mind if you add an 8- or 12-inch plug to a stick that already felt whippy. Wooden butt ends are easy to trim to length, while carbon plugs are built to stay light at the top of the shaft. Match Junior or Senior sizing to your shaft and glue the plug in fully.

Can I use my ice hockey stick for ball hockey?

Yes. Canada Ball Hockey states that standard hockey sticks are used to play the game. The trade-off is wear: asphalt and concrete grind down composite blades quickly, which is why many players keep an older stick, fit a blade protector, or use a street stick with an ABS blade like the Franklin Ambush. Plastic sticks such as the Cramer Cosom are designed for school gym floor hockey with soft pucks or balls, not for ice.

Sources: bauer.com · canadaballhockey.ca

Our guides for this category

How to Size and Fit Hockey Skates: A Practical Canadian Guide ·Kids Hockey Equipment Checklist for Minor Hockey in Canada

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