Every player in the NHL tapes the blade of their stick. Tape comes in many different sizes and colors, so there are a lot of options available. For the most part, players will either use black or white tape, and once they make the choice it tends to become habitual.
The reasons for a player’s decision are determined by a variety of factors. It can be as simple as the first color tape your dad or coach gave you as a kid. A player may stay with that forever, or hit a goal scoring drought and switch it up. Some make the choice based on following their hockey idols preference, and some go primarily based on a variety of superstitions.
The biggest myth out there is that black tape helps you hide the puck from goalies, but Coyotes netminder Mikael Tellqvist was very definitive in saying that it does not make a difference to a goalie what the shooter uses.
There are also different kinds of tape to choose, ranging from the widely used thin black tape to a thicker extra sticky version known as “Friction” or “Gordie Howe Tape”.
Another myth is that white tape is for the skilled stick handlers because they can see the puck better on their stick. How can this be true if Wayne Gretzky used black tape?
PhoenixCoyotes.com decided to investigate what goes in to this decision, and how important tape choice is to a player. Watch the following video and learn why Wayne Gretzky and many of your favorite Coyotes have chosen black or white tape.
Many believe that using black tape is what hides the puck from the goalie, but many goalies actually mentioned that white makes it harder to see when they are shooting the puck because the tape blends into the color of the ice.
The biggest myth out there is that black tape helps you hide the puck from goalies, but Coyotes netminder Mikael Tellqvist was very definitive in saying that it does not make a difference to a goalie what the shooter uses.
A player may apply tape anywhere on his stick for reinforcement or to enhance control of the puck. He may use any color tape that he prefers. Goalies must use a knob of white tape or some other protective material approved by the league on the top of the stick that is a minimum of ½” thick.
Professional painters are also quick to note that using painter's tape is not guaranteed to make a project look professional. Even the highest quality tapes have been known to bleed through, allowing paint to get into areas where you really don't want it and where touch-ups will be needed after the job is complete.
This study provides evidence that the colour of kinesiology tape has no effect on athletic performance, muscle strength, or neuromuscular function in healthy adults.
McDavid's custom curve is a variation on the popular P92 pattern, with a smaller, slightly squared blade face. He has been using the curve since he was a young, and for the most part has stuck with it throughout his pro career (with some brief experimentation here and there).
Another reason players tape their hockey sticks is to increase their control over the stick and the puck. Composite sticks can feel slippery. Taping the handle can improve the player's grip on the stick. Often a player will use tape to create a knob at the end of the shaft.
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White is the standard colour for thread sealant tapes and it is recommended for basic plumbing jobs. Most households probably have a roll or two of white Teflon tapes, as it's an all rounder and good to use for less-critical, non-professional jobs.
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