Mission Inhaler AC1 Hockey Glove Review

Last fall, Mission Hockey released the brand new Inhaler line of equipment, which had one distinct goal in mind from a design perspective—increased ventilation and airflow to help keep you and your equipment cooler and drier. The Inhaler line features…

Elite Hockey Compression Long Sleeve Top

Elite Hockey Compression Long Sleeve Top Review

Several weeks ago, the folks over at Elite Hockey sent Hockey World Blog basically their entire catalogue of base layer clothing, which includes a variety of compression and loose-fit shirts, pants and shorts in several different styles. The members of Hockey World Blog…

Bauer and Reebok Protective Skate Socks

How to Prevent an Achilles Injury in Ice Hockey

The injury to Erik Karlsson last night was devastating to say the least. Achilles injuries are extremely painful, and can often take long periods of time to heal. Fortunately, some lacerations to the leg and achilles area are preventable thanks to…

Erik Karlsson Achilles Injury

Karlsson Out Indefinitely After Achilles Cut

In what could be described as a worst case scenario for the Ottawa Senators, the team will likely be playing the remainder of the season without All Star and Norris Trophy winning defenseman Erik Karlsson. Karlsson was injured in last…

High School Goalie Quits On Team

As a former goalie, I have seen my fair share of goaltending controversies. From having to start every other game (no matter who won the previous game), to getting pulled once I allowed three goals (no matter how many we…

Elite Hockey Compression Jock Pant Review

Several weeks ago, the folks over at Elite Hockey sent Hockey World Blog basically their entire catalogue of base layer clothing, which includes a variety of compression and loose-fit shirts, pants and shorts in several different styles. The members of…

NHL Power 5: February 12

Time flies fast when you are having fun. Chicago is playing on a different level than the rest of the league. We already have one-fourth of the season complete, and there’s a lot of jockeying and fighting for playoff positions…

A Quarter of the Way In

Roughly 12 games played per team, or a quarter of the way through the 48-game season, we can start to see some things shaping-up. Rivalries run deep – Everyone enjoys a good rivalry, which in a normal season length, is…

NHL Photos of the Week

Milan Hejduk of the Colorado Avalanche played in his 1,000th game Monday, February 4th. Hejduk, currently 36 years old, entered the NHL in the 1998-1999 season. In his 13 seasons, all of which have been with the Avalanche, he has…