Tips & Tricks (2024)

At North American Tapes we are hockey fans, hockey players and above all experts on all things tape from our many, many years of experience in this business. We know best hockey tape better than anyone in the world. Putting those experiences together is how we made Comp-o-stik the best performing hockey tape in the world. Here are some myths and misconceptions about tape and our take on them.

NHL – link

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.

Any player wearing tape or any other material on his hands (below the wrist) who cuts or injures an opponent during an altercation will receive a match penalty in addition to any other penalties imposed including for fighting under this rule.

IIHF – link

Adhesive tape of any non-fluorescent color may be wrapped around the stick at any place.

Only tape that is rolled onto a stick is allowed for covering the blade. Any adhesive peel-and-stick tape is illegal.

USA Hockey – link

Adhesive tape of any color may be wrapped around the stick at any place for the purpose of reinforcement or to improve control of the puck.

Any player wearing tape or any other material on his hands who cuts or injures an opponent during an altercation shall receive a match penalty under Rule 602.

Hockey Canada
(Hockey Canada Rules app for Apple/Android)

The stick may be wound with any colour tape. This means that any colour or combination of colours may be used.

Where a player is using a stick that has a large knob taped down from the end of the shaft so that, while she is playing with this stick, there is a considerable part of the butt-end sticking out beyond her upper glove, this should be classified as dangerous equipment, even though the player is in no way using this part of the stick.

Any player wearing a ring or rings, tape or any other material on her hands, who becomes involved in a fight and who uses such to gain an advantage or to inflict punishment and/or injury, shall be assessed a Match penalty in addition to any other penalties she may incur.

Tips & Tricks (2024)

FAQs

What is the meaning of tips and tricks? ›

tip = advice on how to do something better, trick = a method to do something better......... keep it simple!

How do you use tips and tricks in a sentence? ›

For example, "I looked up some tips and tricks on how to make a tasty casserole." KITCHEN TIPS: Simple tips and tricks from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen. AbeBooks shares insider tips and tricks on identifying first editions. Chinese medicine tips and tricks on staying healthy through Winter.

What is the tips and tricks app? ›

Tips & Tricks is your complete guide to all things iPhone, with daily updates to keep you up to date with the latest news and features. We're here to help you unlock the full potential of your device and get to grips with apps and functions you might not even have known existed.

What is the difference between tips tricks and hacks? ›

  • Tips: useful information given as advice.
  • Hacks: methods for beating a system.
  • Tricks: usually intended to mean “hack without effort.” When I hear this term these day I always suspect someone is trying to sell me something.
  • Cheats: unethical hacks.
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What's another way of saying tips and tricks? ›

Synonyms for tips and tricks in English
  • hints and tips.
  • advice.
  • tip.
  • guidance.
  • advise.
  • advising.
  • suggestion.
  • consulting.

Why is tips called tips? ›

One of the most widely accepted reasons behind the word “tip” comes from the phrase “To Insure Promptness.” This phrase was found on the sides of bowls in coffee houses, where patrons could leave some money to ask for prompt service. Through the years, this became the practice we know today of tipping after the meal.

What does give tips mean? ›

to give someone who has provided you with a service an extra amount of money to thank them: The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn't tip him. [ + two objects ] They tipped the waiter $10.

Do you say tips on or tips for? ›

In this case, it would be "on" because we're referring to a noun (vocabulary). We use "on" for the thing (noun), and "for" for doing (verb) the thing. This also applies to words like "information," "advice," "guidance," etc.

How do you use the word it in a sentence? ›

We commonly use the pronoun it as both a subject and an object pronoun:
  1. Don't drink the milk. It smells terrible.
  2. Has anyone seen my phone? I can't find it anywhere.
  3. That furniture is lovely. It isn't too expensive for us, is it?
  4. You know the flat with three bedrooms by the supermarket?

How do I learn tips and tricks? ›

Try to keep learning or memorizing part towards the start of your scheduled, followed by revision of an old subject and towards the end of your study session, you can keep time for practicing questions. Another study tip here is to make things important for your brain.

Is there an app that hides text messages? ›

Vault – Hide SMS, Pics & Videos (Android) Vault – Hide SMS, Pics & Videos is a very popular free app to hide text messages for Android users. It is designed to hide not only private SMS, but also contacts and images, videos on your phone.

What is the purpose of the tips app? ›

TIPS Mobile grants users the ability to manage contacts, voicemail, call history and configurations in a single location while away from their computer. This also includes the management of answering rules, greetings and presence which all contribute to more efficient communication.

What does dirty hacks mean? ›

Please also bear in mind that some of these terms have local variations in meaning. A hack is a software person's quick fix to accomplish something in particular with the software. A dirty hack is a quick fix like this that the hacker is not at all proud of, or risks some unpredictable consequential effects.

Are tip and hack the same? ›

I see a hack as a workaround for a particular situation, that might be considered "improper", whereas a tip is a general principle that can be applied. A hack for an uneven table would be to put a book under the short leg. A tip would revolve around how to replace the leg with a new one properly.

What is the difference between tips and techniques? ›

A tip is general advice. For example, "brush your teeth every day" is a good tip for oral hygiene. A technique describes the specific algorithm for brushing your teeth: angle your brush at 45 degrees, brush gently using short strokes, and so on. The same distinction applies to programming tips and techniques.

What is the full meaning of tips? ›

: a gift or a sum of money tendered for a service performed or anticipated : gratuity.

What does it mean when someone tips? ›

to give someone who has provided you with a service an extra amount of money to thank them: The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn't tip him. [ + two objects ] They tipped the waiter $10. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Paying money.

What is tips and gratuities? ›

A 'tip or gratuity' is a voluntary payment made by a customer to, or left for, an employee or group of employees which they intended or assumed that the payment would be kept by the employee or shared with other employees.

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