How Tall Should A Hockey Stick Be? (2024)

FAQs

What length hockey stick should I get? ›

Measuring Hockey Stick Length

The general rule is that the end of a proper length stick should come to about the nose. However, if the player's skates are on, the stick should come up to the chin.

Jeremy Rupke of How to Hockey explains the guidelines. Standing straight up looking forward with the stick in front of the body (tip of the stick's toe on the ground) the stick should be between your chin and your nose. When on skates it should be up to around your chin.

If the blade of the stick is flat against the ground, the stick is the proper length. If the toe is up, the stick is too long. If the heel is off the ground, the stick is too short.

The lower a player is able to get to the ice, the more balanced and efficient they are when skating. Having a stick that is too long forces a player to stand up tall, automatically decreasing their stride length, quickness, balance/strength and ability to generate power.

Hockey stick shafts can be a maximum of 63". Blades, 12.5" long. Players 6'6" and taller may be granted an exemption upon written request to the League. Even then, the NHL still imposes an absolute maximum length of 65" for hockey stick shafts.

Remember, too, you may want to replace a stick when it's not broken—it may have lost its stiffness, its pop. When a stick feels “whippy” or weak in shooting or passing, many players will buy a new stick because the old one isn't performing like it should. It's worn out—a factor that a novice may not even notice.

This is up to personal preference. Some players prefer lighter sticks because they are easier to handle and move around on the ice. Others choose a stick with more weight because it helps to build up strength while using it and can be tougher for opponents to lift off the ice.

Yes. A player may lift the opponent's stick at anytime provided they do not impede their progress. This is most often done in an effort to prevent the opponent from playing the puck and is considered a good defensive play.

As a general rule, the length of a hockey stick should be from the ice – to between the sternum/above the armpits and below the chin of the player.

What size hockey stick for a 10 year old? ›

Once a young person reaches around 5 ft 3”), they should be comfortable with a full size sstick which is called a 36.5 inches, so you do not need to measure the stick to your hip or belly button once you reach this height.

DOES CUTTING DOWN A STICK OR ADDING AN EXTENSION CHANGE THE FLEX? The simple answer is yes, a shorter stick will feel stiffer and will perform more similarly to a stick with a higher flex number. A longer stick will feel softer and will perform more like a stick with a lower flex number.

Players tape both the blade and knob of their sticks. They tape the blade for added protection and to give them a better feel when controlling the puck. They tape the knob for grip and it helps in picking up the stick quickly if it falls to the ice. Let's look at the reasons players tape their stick in more detail.

It protects the blade from damage. It “softens” the blade to make accepting a pass easier. Its tackiness makes for more sure-handed puck handling. As for what tape to use, hockey tape (or "hockey stick tape”) is the obvious choice.

Adding tape improves the contact between the blade and the puck. The taped surface of the blade makes it easier to control the puck and accurately shoot a pass across the expanse of the rink to a speeding teammate.

Sidney Crosby uses a unique two-piece hockey stick with a blade that's nearly straight. There's no wicked curve on the blade – it bends only slightly near the toe.

Other superstar forwards like Patrick Kane, Pavel Datsyuk and Wayne Gretzky have also used mild curves throughout their careers... none of which had any trouble scoring.

The defining moment will always be the day Wayne Gretzky, the game's greatest scorer, switched from wood to aluminum, popularizing the switch from twigs to new age sticks. That Gretzky led the way is odd, in that he rarely fussed over his old wooden Titan stick he used so famously in Edmonton.

Ovechkin has been using the same CCM Ribcor Trigger since making the switch back to CCM from Bauer in 2017. The 37-year-old tested out the TOVI stick at the start of practice, dishing a couple of goals and stickhandling.

McDavid Curve

Perhaps the fastest growing Hockey Blade right now is the P28 “McDavid” curve. This Hockey Blade curve is a great option for players who play the game with the puck on the toe of their stick, due to the toe curve with an open face.

What stick does Crosby use? ›

CCM XT Pro Crosby Hockey Stick, Intermediate | Canadian Tire.

Why were left handed sticks band? Left handed sticks cause a high risk to injury in the game of field hockey. If a right handed player came in for a block tackle against a left handed stick they would most likely get hit on the follow through swing.

A radical curve helps a player get more lift on his wrist shot. A flat blade keeps the puck low to the ice. Players settle on their ideal curve by heating the blade with a blowtorch, bending it under their feet, then sticking it into a bucket of ice.

Taping protects the blade from wear and tear, provides a better grip on the stick shaft, and allows you to customize the knob size to fit your hand. Wrapping hockey tape on the blade also prevents moisture and ice buildup, so the puck tracks with your blade instead of slipping out of control.

Sidney Crosby stick length is very short stick, only 54 inches long. It suits his style. He can bend low to the ice, drop his shoulder to protect the biscuit and he's able to keep the puck on a leash in tight spaces in the corners, and around the net.

USA Hockey designates four skill levels: Tier 1: The highest level of competition, also called "AAA", following the Canadian system. Tier 2: also called "AA" or "A". Tier 3: may also be called "A", the lowest level of competitive hockey.

Physical characteristics of elite players show that defensem*n are taller and heavier than forwards probably due to positional demands. Hockey players are mesomorphic in structure. They are relatively lean since excess mass is detrimental to their skating performance.

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.

Hooking is a penalty in ice hockey and ringette. This article deals chiefly with ice hockey. The National Hockey League defines it in Rule 55 as "the act of using the stick in a manner that enables a player or goalkeeper to restrain an opponent."

Checking is allowed in college and high school hockey. Women in the International Ice Hockey Federation are now allowed to check. And the National Hockey League continues to adjust rules to protect players against serious injury caused by body checks.

Is carrying puck on stick legal? ›

Cradling the puck on the blade of the stick (like lacrosse) above the normal height of the shoulders shall be prohibited and a stoppage of play shall result. Keep that puck below shoulder height, and you're in the clear.

The Stanley Cup playoff beard has been an NHL tradition since the early 1980s, when the shaggy New York Islanders won four straight championships. It represents the players' singular focus, as if even personal hygiene is sacrificed in pursuit of hockey's holy grail.

“It's actually pretty cool (to be in an NHL locker room during intermission),” forward Chandler Stephenson said. “Certain guys have their routine and what they do. Some guys get fully undressed. Some guys change their underwear.

5. How many sides of the hockey stick are you allowed to use? A player can only play the ball using the face of the stick. If you use the back side of the stick, it is a penalty and the other team will gain possession of the ball.

Rule of thumb: Start with a flex that's half your body weight and adjust from there. Height: Standing in your stocking feet, toe of the blade on the floor and between your feet, stick parallel to your body, the butt of the shaft should reach your nose — no higher than your brow, for sure, no lower than your chin.

The concept was then mandated by the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association the following year. Players in 8U who participated in cross-ice were introduced to half-ice at 10U and transitioned to full-ice at the 12U level.

Intermediate = 50 to 70 flex (typically for ages 13 - 17, weight 110 to 150 lbs) Senior soft/regular = 75 to 90 flex (typically for ages 14 and up, weight 150 to 180 lbs) Senior regular/stiff = 85 to 102 flex (typically for ages 16 and up, weight 170 to 205 lbs)

What's the highest level on your body should the hockey stick be raised at? ›

The general rule of thumb for how high a hockey stick can legally go is shoulder height. If a players stick makes contact with an opposing player above the shoulders, a High-Sticking penalty will be called.

Kids that start hockey before they are physically and mentally ready are more likely to have a negative experience. It is never too late to start playing hockey. Players have joined hockey programs at 12-13 years old and still made varsity hockey teams.

Once a young person reaches the age of approximately 13 they will be in a full size stick ie 36.5”(5 f 3”), so you do not need to measure the stick to your hip or belly button once you reach this height.

Our best estimate of the scoring peak age is between 27 and 28 for forwards and between 28 and 29 for defencemen. Both forwards and defencemen exhibit near-peak performance over a wide range, going from about 24 to 32 and 24 to 34, respectively.

Charging, hitting from behind and boarding are examples of illegal hits. "Charging shall mean the actions of a player who, as a result of distance traveled, shall violently check an opponent in any manner. A “charge” may be the result of a check into the boards, into the goal frame or in open ice".

Generally speaking, hip checks are legal in hockey when they are performed correctly. However, if the player throwing the hip check makes contact at or below an opponent's knees, a “clipping” penalty will be assessed.