All the essentials for a successful season at the rink! I have been equipment manager for both my kids for 5+ seasons and have curated this list based on what works best for our family. I hope you find some great additions and helpful advice!
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Rink Wear
Hockey Bag Must Haves
Home Equipment
Rink Wear
I don’t know why the heaters are NEVER on! But this vest is the best investment I’ve made!
BAUER REDLINE WOMENS HEATED VEST
These keep my hands nice and warm, they’re super lightweight and hold a charge for a long time. I take them camping too!
OCOOPA Magnetic Hand Warmers 2 Pack, UL Safe
Super cute customizable, comes in cropped or oversized hoodie. We customized for all the moms on our team with the team logo and colours, and our player’s number on the back!
Equipment Manager Crop Hoodie
My life in a nutshell.
Coffee Fries Repeat Rink Life Crop Hoodie
Super cozy oversized hoodie!
Equipment Manager Hoodie
Hockey Bag Must Haves
Don’t get caught like I did (at tryouts with a missing visor screw!) This is a hockey bag must have!
Bauer Universal Hockey Helmet Repair Kit w/ Case
This tool is what promoted me to the preferred skate tier (from benched skate tier)!
Skate Lace Tightening Tool - Amazon.com
If your kiddo has trouble keeping the puck on their stick and/or lifting the puck on their shot, this is a great solution! Lasts for about 5 practices/games
Rezztek Hockey Stick Tape Alternative Grip
Don’t get stuck without clear tape!
Howies Hockey 5 Pack Cloth Stick Tape
I love this kit, keeps the bag organized and has all the little things I don’t think of but have definitely needed every single one!
Howies Hockey Loaded Accessory Bag with Tape & Repair Kit
My son has asthma and struggles with endurance when he has to wear a mouth guard. This one helped tremendously! It’s smaller and allows for better airflow.
SISU Aero Medium Mouthguard, Snow White
Waxed laces make skate tying so much easier! Especially for kids who like their skates insanely tight!
Howies Hockey Colored Waxed Skate Laces
Home Equipment
We converted some of our basement and garage into an at home practice rink, my kids practice shooting every day and they are super easy to install (I did it myself!).
HockeyShot Revolution Synthetic Ice Tiles 10 Pack
This did wonders for skating balance and strength for both of my kids! They practice stick handling while standing on it too!
HockeyShot Training Balance Board - Skating & Strength
I hung this to cover a concrete wall in the basement and used the synthetic ice tiles to create an area where the kids can practice. It was super easy to install, makes the basement feel like a rink, and keeps pucks from hitting the wall.
