Things I've found necessary over years of being a hocke mom-ager!
I know, 10 pieces seems like a lot. But if you're a hockey manager for years on end, you'll use them! We were just at a tournament at the USA Hockey Arena in Detroit, and apparently some high-up USA Hockey official was there at the same time, so ...
Frienda Sport Mouth Guards 10 Pcs Gum Teeth Armor
This gets used every season at some point.
Howies Hockey Helmet Repair Kit – 26-Piece Set
Now that my kids (and most of their teammates) are in braces, I keep one of these on-hand, just in case. This brand was recommended by my son's orthodontist.
Shock Doctor Adult Strapless Top Braces Mouthguard Blue
IYKYK it's a DONGLE! A necessity for playing music during hockey games. No one wants a quiet game. I am to go through a lot of these. These get lost so easily! I keep one in my hockey manager bag and one in my car.
ENVEL USB C to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter 2 Pack
Of course, any first aid kit will do. But I do end up using things from my first aid kit every season. Just today, we had a kid take a stick to a finger (lots of blood), and we were able to butterfly and tape it up quickly to get him back on the i...
BAND-AID Travel Ready First Aid Kit, 80 Pc
For the girls and boys with mullets.
Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics, 30 Count, Black
Are you hurt? Or are you injured? If you're just hurt, take some of these and get back on the ice.
Get the chewable kind, not liquid. You don't want anything liquid in your hockey bag. Spills are a real concern.
Amazon Basic Care Kids Ibuprofen 100mg Grape, 24 Ct
I don't trust myself to use this on my kids skates. But usually one of the coaches or dads will use it. And now that my kids are getting older, they just keep this in their hockey bag and use it themselves.
Ice Skate Sharpener 2PCS with Ceramic Blade
These are my favorite energy drinks! Us moms need something to keep us going on these long hockey days!
CELSIUS Sparkling Orange Energy Drink 12ozx12
Have a copy of your official USA Hockey roster printed and on-hand, in case you need to submit it. Especially for tournament weekends.