5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Ice Hockey
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- 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Ice Hockey
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1. Skating is the most important skill before passing and shooting. In particular, your outside edges.
2. Gear marketing is overrated. It’s the carpenter, not the tools
3. Your feet buy the skates, not your preferred playing style suggested by the vendor
4. Practice how to handle the puck while looking up
5. Don’t forget that this is supposed to be fun ❤
Hi,
i come from Belgrade Serbia
i love your podcast
i played ice hockey as a child age 6-17
today i am 47
i haven’t stepped on ice for 27 years
last 3-4 years i play 3-4 times a week and i have the time of my life
we have a night league of 5 teams in Serbia and we play 2-3-4 40+ tournaments a year
the truth is that you can’t forget playing ice hockey, its incredible…
thanks for your podcast it helped me a lot
Thx for your insight especially with regard to encountering the occasional less-than-friendly player as you start out - don’t let it turn you away from hockey.
I started playing hockey at 61, about 6 years ago following retirement. I never played before then and my rare ice skating efforts were ankle benders with my kids at public skates. Today, I’m playing 3-4 games/scrimmages per week at an assortment of local rinks and leagues and enjoying it all. If there is one suggestion I can offer to someone just starting out it’s check your local rink for days and times of coach-led “skills clinics,” and puck shoots. These are invaluable.
5 Things I Wish I Knew I/Took More Seriously -
- Skating skills are more valuable than stick handling skills, don’t be scared to take lessons from a figure skating coach, it’ll help you more than you think
- Always play up a skill level if ever given the chance (it’ll push you to be a better player)
- Plain n simple, be healthy, if you want to be good don’t feed your body crap fuel
- Make sure doing just as much Off-ice training as you are On-ice
- Listen to your coach’s, your never “to smart” to learn new things
Started at 44 (last year). Got basic gear, decent skates, and a good helmet (gotta keep that cranium safe!). In the US, have to pay a yearly membership fee to USA Hockey. Not too expensive (under $50). This includes insurance, though I admittedly don't know what it covers. Seems like everyone that plays needs this? Had to pay for each of my boys (10U and 12U) as well.
Think I got lucky with the beer league team I hopped on. Guys are all great. Most were super green, with a few more experienced. My rink has enough rec players that they have a half dozen teams in the "Never Ever" league. This as been perfect. No practices (I wish there were), but one game a week. A season is maybe 2-3 months and rink dues per player were ~$200ish
Ok...I don't normally comment on videos, but I need to give you serious props. I used to play in rec leagues when I was younger. Like 16-20. I am now 52 and I am starting back up again. And to be honest, it is like starting from scratch. I used to know how to skate and stick handle, but when I went and got back on the ice again, I nearly wiped out just gliding on for the first time. It was like I never played at all. Got a pair of skates and I am just going to public skates and getting the feel of skating again. Buying equipment slowly and will continue with the public skates each week until I have all the equipment. Like you said, I am not buying top of the line, but stuff that will work and protect me. Hope to be playing in a league in a couple of months. I have to say that your videos have been super helpful. From the gear reviews to the older how to skate videos, they are al wonderful. Amazing to see your progression. And thank you for helping me get back into the game and helping me progress on the ice as well! Thank you.
I'm 45 and returning to the game after 17 years! I totally feel your comment! I started out just skating again at public skates (with new skates) getting used to being on the ice again. I hated the new skates I bought (I'm in the US -fitted at Pure Hockey. The awesome thing about that is that I could trade them in for new ones- even after baking them! Had someone who did a terrific job fitting me the 2nd time.) Anyway... If you are in the states I HIGHLY recommend checking out Foundry Adult Hockey. A rink by me has advanced classes which I am in right now. 8 sessions ending in a game! It's an EXCELLENT way to get back into the game! And don't be discouraged when you head out on the ice in full gear again even after skating for a while. I had been skating public skates to get used to it again and needed to get back out on the ice in gear with a puck before I started a league and I'm so glad I did Foundry because I was a HOT MESS the first night out in my gear after 17 years. I swear they didn't believe I had ever played before 😂😂 But we ended the night with a scrimmage and my head got out of it and my body remembered what it needed to do and that was all it took! You'll get there! If you live in the states check out FoundryAdultHockey.com / get in the game and see if they have it at a rink near you! Most rinks have beginner classes so you can start from the ground up again!
Parents chill on your kids. Nobody’s going to the NHL less than 1%. Let them have fun. Let them develop stay out of the way.
Amen. Just be there to cheer them on during the ups and support them during the downs
Still miss the game very much as I haven’t played since I was a teen for Lee Valley. Recently bought a pair of CCM Tacks AS 560 to get back in to skating at 44 and would love to play again but I cannot commit right now. If I was to get back in to it I completely agree with going in with entry level equipment then build up to the higher end equipment. For example, I had my skates sharpened to a 1/2 depth but realised pretty quick that my weight (83kg) wasn’t right for the depth so went to a 5/8 and this was so much better (still looking to find the best depth for me, and that’s before profiling)!! It just goes to show, if you have been out of the game for a while, the smallest things change and you need to relearn..
This is absolutely perfect timing. I’m just at the very beginning and definitely have way more than 5 things I wish I knew 😁
Not overspending on equipment is key. Idc how much experience you have. My best suggestion is that if you want to purchase higher end gear like better sticks or skates, get it when its on sale. Look at stock from previous years. They may be outdated but who gives a damn. They were once "new" the year they came out until the next stock came out. The ccm ft6 stick came out this year, so retailers began discounting the ft5s and I just capitalized on getting both an ft5 and an ft5 pro and I love them!
Excellent point about getting your hands on any equipment you can. Very likely you'll end up trying out a few pieces before settling on one that you love.
Been loving the videos been helpful for me with just starting to play hockey, and some useful info, I got lucky and found a D league which all of us are all very new players, and same skill set on the team and similar personalities, but great info in the video keep up the great work :)
One thing I wish I had and did have was this channel! Brother you've been my source since i was 8-9 and you were a young lad too. I've been out of it for a while but seeing you still post with 15 years plus is extremely impressive and shows the knowledge that is present! good shit and bust some cups yall
Loving these, I’ve just got into ice skating but love the idea of playing ice hockey hopefully one day… looking to buy my first pair of skates as the ones I hired were terrible at my local rink :(
Agree totally with vibe of the team as even when l started and trained on beginners night because training time at leisure rinks is scarce in the UK you'll find yourself training with the team and some are ok with beginners and some are wtf are you doing here plus a point l feel is essential to make is if you do get insurance make sure it covers Ice hockey as a lot of companies exclude that and any other high risk activity
40yrs old never played hockey just joined my first beer league team! This channel is Incredible! thank you for all the videos :)
Nice OG hat!
If I had known the current market situation, I would have bought 10 or more of the wooden sherwood sticks made in Finland that they used to sell in the local sport shop. Imagine this, they used to cost 12 bugs and now you similar sticks cost 2-4 times as much in the online shops!
Well done ! There's a whole different dynamic if you're a goalie . Maybe have your team's goalie or a friend who is a goalie give their list of 5 things . My own experience 1. Hydrate ! and I don't mean beer . You don't want to blackout while driving home from playing because you're dehydrated. 2.Train on and off ice . Stretching and strengthening for goalie specific movements. 3 . Upgrade equipment as soon as possible if you're using used gear and if you're using used gear make sure it fits you . 4 . When choosing a team make sure the team consistently has enough players that show up to play . A team that only has 1 or 2 players on the bench is going to run out of gas . It gets old fast in my opinion. So make sure the team has dedicated players that show up . 5 . DO NOT PAY to play goalie in a beer league . Goalies play free because without goalies it's boring . Some leagues will actually pay goalies to play . So those are my 5 . Interested to see other goalies list .
I just started playing hockey at 40 years old, four years ago, and I have been playing in a 30 and over league for the past three years. The way they organize teams is by a draft every team I’ve been on I’ve always felt like it is probably frustrating to play with me, a beginner, for the experienced players. And now it is getting to the point where I will be 15 years older than the youngest players; however, there are definitely players older than me and ones my age, but most or all of them are experienced players. I’m not sure if I’m going to play next season. If I do, how do I avoid not being able to fall asleep until 1 AM and beat myself up the next two days about all of my bad passes and mistakes from league night?
I find it interesting that your beer league team has "training" sessions or practices regularly. Here in the states it's just a game once a week, but a lot of people here play on multiple teams at different rinks or across different divisions.
9 years ago when I was 24 I joined a team where I was the only black dude in an all-white people team in South Africa. I didn't fit in, but it didn't bother me that much because I just wanted to play ice hockey. The last straw that broke the camel's back was when team's sticks were getting stolen or lost so I overheard the coach/club owner instructing the other team members to keep an eye on me when I leave so I can see if I'm not the one stealing. That was the last time they watched me leave that day until I recently returned at the age of 33, I am still the only black dude, better team dynamics, but this around I have developed a thicker skin. I just want to keep active and healthier; I don't care much about the team dynamics, I'll stick around for much longer.
My advice on finding out a team is to talk with the top rated hockey equipment store in your area and ask how to get involved. They see people just like you every day, so they'll be up to date on what's happening in your local hockey league.
Back in for 18 months after a loooong time. So top 5 things from me:
***Prioritise training above scrimmages, ideally both but in games/scrimmages you get very little time on the puck or shooting whereas training itself you'll get much more time on the puck and with your skating. Don't overlook stick and puck sessions either!
***Have fun, don't take it so seriously or yourself. Everyone messes up irrespective of ability.
***Take time choosing skates, get the fit right - life is too short for playing with poorly fitting skates that hurt your feet.
***Carbon sticks are consumables, get over it. They WILL break over time.
Ok, that was 4
As a new player… the main thing i wish i did differently was get the right size equipment. I had no idea what i was doing and basically have to replace everything except my helmet and elbow pads. Everything else was either too small or slightly too big, or was just very low quality because i went the cheap route. Now i know what i need because i watch videos and get sized up by people at hockey shops and thats what i wish i did from the start.
Wish I knew that opting out of full protective for beginner hockey lessons wasn't wise. I figured since I'd just be learning the basics and not actually playing in games I wouldn't need more than gloves and a helmet. Boy was I wrong. One trip here and a big fall there and my elbows and knees were so swollen and painful that I learned my lesson and just invested in the rest of the pads, even though I'm not planning to enter a league for the first 12 months of learning.
Don’t just join the best team in the league either btw, i had so much more fun and learned a lot more on a average team and the wins felt so much better when you could all come together as a team and get unexpected dubs
1. Shoe size does not equal skate size
2. DON'T PANIC PASS! Be more confident, hold onto the puck. I play mostly with newcomers to the sport and this is the biggest problem to overcome
I’m from northern ireland and i’ve found like 1 team and i haven’t even talked to them yet i’m mortified if they’re not ok with new players cuz i wouldnt be able to find a single other team 😭
here is in the US i have never heard of a beer league team having practice at all. we have games on weekends and thats it.
Do your teams in the UK have practices? Most recreational teams in the USA don't do practices. The few that do run practices only do one practice per week and it's very hard to find coaches who are willing to volunteer their time.
The UK teams near me have weekly sessions, which is often used as a mix of skills/drills (normally coached by team captain or whomever is most experienced) or scrimmage. Most teams are only playing 1 proper game a month (because it is so expensive to get ice time/ref)
Don't need 5 things. This is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 I wish I knew as an adult starting up to hockey:
Almost everyone is nice and it doesn't matter that you are a starter. Don't overthink about anything, get the gear you can afford and get as much ice time as possible. Don't forget to have fun. A lot of us weren't able to play as kids but that doesn't mean that hockey isn't for you as an adult. Whatever your age there is a place for you. Hockey is for everyone.
1. Save the cost: 75 flex, P28, mid kick stick is the way.
2. Save your tailbone: twist your upper body if you feel like you're going to fall on your back/ass.
3. Save your body: keep your head up.
4. Save your plantar from soreness: insoles are your best friend.
5. Save your back: get a roller bag.
My team would kill me if I got a roller bag lmao
@@whosflair3716 Some lessons are learned the hard way. 😄
45, just returning after 25 years off. What is a roller bag? 😮
@@N7-N3V Bag with wheels. Like luggage
#5 buy skates that equal your ability and a helmet that provides lots of protection.
#4 you can’t do too many skating lessons
#3 the top of the line equipment is not necessary.
#2 keep your head.
#1 have fun playing the best game in the world. I’m 58 and on the ice 3X a week.
Here's my list -
1. Getting good at skating takes YEARS. No one will be a good skater in less than 5 years. Most people will take 10 years with dedicated practice. Enjoy the ride.
2. Stickhandling is relatively unimportant. Carrying the puck at speed is very different than standing still doing tricks in the living room. Most real "stickhandling" is done through skating technique. DO practice stickhandling, but not at the expense of skating and shooting.
3. Don't bother with wrist shots. Take slappers and snappers. All the better shooters (and passers) I've seen started with slapshots and eventually picked up snap shots.
4. Don't play too many games. Beyond the first year or two, playing games will not make you better - you need practice. I've played on the same adult teams for years and it's impressive how many players never improve and most actually get worse.
5. Play up and play down. Playing down will give the the creative freedom to learn new skills at lower speeds. Playing up will give you a chance to try what you learned at game pace. Play down more often because you'll always have weaknesses to work on. Be nice, don't get kicked out of a lower league.
6. (BONUS!) Most skating advice is bad. Learn, but don't take ANY of it too seriously. Get a LiveBarn subscription, watch how you skate, compare it NHL players.
I learned totally diff lessons.
1.) buy once cry once for skates and gloves. To me these are the most important pieces of equipment (as well as stick but don’t buy a nice stick til you find out what you like).
2.) Get on the ice. Now. Get on the ice. Pickup games, free ice, beer league, who cares. Just get on the ice, you’ll meet people and find a good team while on the ice and in the locker room.
3.) Go to a trainer, hockey school, skill skates, and whatever is available. You don’t get good by playing games. You need someone to help you learn the game. You aren’t gonna learn the game by playing it. You get good by drilling. Also. You’ll meet people at these skates.
I think gloves are consumables. My current set has huge holes in the palms/fingers, basically holding my stick with bare hands because I hate buying a new pair every year.
@@xskinyx do you get really cheap gloves or not tape your knob? I use that soft grippy tape on the end of my stick and skate 4-5 times a week year round and my gloves last at least a couple years at a time.
@@manwichsandwich I've had the gamut of cheap gloves and expensive ones. I tape my knob but find older tape is much easier on my gloves. I've been meaning to try those new knobs that are supposed to be easier on the gloves, but my bottom hand wears through too. I tend to carry the puck a lot, which might be a factor. I'm on 3 ice teams, a dek team and I do a pickup once a week, so somewhere between 3-5 times a week. One thing that really helped was not using gloves for stickhandling practice at home. That's probably doubled the life of my gloves!
@@xskinyx “practice? You talking about practice?” - Allen Iverson. Ya man. How much you’re stuck handling prob has a lot to do with it. Move the puck, quit dusting it off, and keep it on the forehand. None of that toe drag nonsense either. And absolutely no practice at home. Those gloves will last a while
@@xskinyx but also ya. You’re prob right. Gloves are consumables. But so is all the other gear. All that gear. The Velcro goes bad. Sticks break. Helmets interior foam breaks down. Visors get scratched up. Even skates. I’m 6’ 200lbs and I skate hard. I buy close to top of the line skates and I can break em down in a couple years.
Unfortunately, there is only one rink within several thousand kilometers, and the next nearest are on different landmasses, so I have only one real choice.
2nd
I WISH I KNEW, I WISH I KNEW YOU WANTE- oh wait wrong video.
1- SKATE FIT!!!! Anatomy of a foot and a skate- ie/ wide foot, high arch, narrow/normal heel... and then also just trying on multiple skates from CCM and Bauer and different tiers.
2- Garter is better for socks than using just tape or using velcro on the shorts because- velcro on the front of the leg can rub and get irritated, tape can come loose and your shins flop against your pants
3- blade profile!!!- i skated with blades that were almost rounded from front to heel and it was like skating on my toes- got a quad zero profile and my stance improved, back pain went away and my stops are more flat/level, stable!
4- blade flex (wasn't a thing when i started with wood sticks and aluminum shafts, and how to use it
5- not everyone that plays hockey are jerkfaces.
For parents…. Hockey is crazy expensive! But it’s a lot of fun
Don't you guys in the UK have the NHS? Why would you need private insurance?
You’d get treatment faster, it would be better quality and you get to see a specialist a lot sooner.
Because if you end up with a serious injury and need to go to the emergency room, you could be waiting for >12hrs before seeing anyone. Obviously need to pay for private but you'd be seen to sooner
@Jeremy Heimlich, these dudes are just hating on the NHS for no reason. The reason why he said get private insurance was because if you had a serious injury that would stop you from working, the insurance company would pay out your wage untill your better. The NHS would fix you using a triage system, but not cover your wages for not working.
@kallumcooper320 if they think the NHS is bad, they should see the shitshow we have here in the US.
Both the NHS and Canada are looking real hard at privatization, because their systems are also shit shows and unsustainable. But it's always a blast reading clueless people bashing the States' system, with their easy access to MRI units and CT scanners. The UK and Canada, *should* be kick ass, considering how much people are paying for the "free" care. But go off...those responses are as fun to read as they are predictable.
I wish I knew I would be driving 8 hrs in total to play hockey
That is dedication ! Wow
You don't need the most expensive or best equipment to start hockey
I would at least invest in a decent pair of skates. There is no benefit to buying cheap ass skates no matter what skill level you play at.
Do figure skating before playing hockey! I know it sounds stupid but it really does improve your skating a lot
Or at least get some skating instruction specifically. Worst case, go to public skates and ask better skaters how you can improve or what to work on. Too many late starters learn bad habits/techniques because they don’t get instruction early. Most players are willing to help; someone taught us all at some point and we’re happy to pay it forward.
Things I wish I knew: I cannot sleep at all after night games. Not worth playing to screw your life up.
I Just startest playing 5 years ago and Wish i would have known more aboud whats going on in the shower hehehehe Just kidding
How annoying drying out your gear iss
Uggghhhh especially cuz we play so late at night and you just want to go to bed cuz you have to get up so early to go to work. But.... Totally worth it!!!! Lol!! 😂😂
Wish I started before aged 40🥹
1. Shoe size does not equal skate size
2. DON'T PANIC PASS! Be more confident, hold onto the puck. I play mostly with newcomers to the sport and this is the biggest problem to overcome
1. Shoe size does not equal skate size
2. DON'T PANIC PASS! Be more confident, hold onto the puck. I play mostly with newcomers to the sport and this is the biggest problem to overcome