When choosing the right flex, you should consider your weight, playing style, and personal preference. But as a general rule, choose a stick with a flex that’s one-half of your body weight, rounded down. So a 160-pound player should use around a 75 flex stick.
Q. How much does an average hockey stick cost?
An average NHL hockey stick costs $185, and players go through 60 to 125 sticks a year, he said. That’s as much as $23,125 in hockey sticks for one player.
Table of Contents
- Q. How much does an average hockey stick cost?
- Q. What is the best hockey stick on the market right now?
- Q. What is the best hockey stick for youth?
- Q. Do NHL players pay for sticks?
- Q. Is it legal to throw your stick in hockey?
- Q. Can a player pick up a goalie stick?
- Q. Why do goalies have to use white tape?
- Q. What size hockey stick should a 10 year old use?
- Q. Can a goalie high stick the puck?
Q. What is the best hockey stick on the market right now?
13 Best Hockey Sticks (2021)
| Brand | Skill Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bauer Vapor FlyLite Editor’s Choice | Intermediate/ Advanced | 100% |
| 2. CCM JetSpeed FT3 High Performance | Intermediate/ Advanced | 99% |
| 3. Warrior Alpha DX Pro Budget Friendly | Beginner/ Intermediate | 97% |
| 4. CCM Ribcor 3D PMT | Advanced | 95% |
Q. What is the best hockey stick for youth?
10 Best Youth Hockey Sticks & Junior Hockey Sticks (2021)
| Brand | Skill Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bauer Nexus 2N Pro Editor’s Choice (Youth) | Intermediate/ Advanced | 100% |
| CCM JetSpeed FT3 High Performance (Youth) | Advanced | 99% |
| 3. Warrior Covert QRE 10 Budget Friendly (Youth) | Beginner | 98% |
| 4. CCM JetSpeed Youth | Beginner/ Intermediate | 96% |
Q. Do NHL players pay for sticks?
NHL players do not pay for sticks. Even if certain players are sponsored by a brand, the team still has to buy the sticks from the brand. Some teams pay $300,000 a season to provide sticks for their players.
Q. Is it legal to throw your stick in hockey?
(a) A minor penalty shall be assessed to any player on the ice who shoots or throws any portion of his stick or any other object in the direction of the puck.
Q. Can a player pick up a goalie stick?
The National Hockey League rules state that the only way for a goaltender to receive a new stick during play is to have it brought to him by a teammate. Generally, it is legal to pick up your goaltender’s stick as long as you do not play the puck while holding it.
Q. Why do goalies have to use white tape?
The reason for the use of white tape, rather than other colors is to distinguish between the puck and the knob of the stick. Some goalie’s have a quite large knob which can be mistaken for a puck. Keep that in mind if you want to use another color tape as well.
Q. What size hockey stick should a 10 year old use?
Hockey Stick Length
| Age Group | Height | Stick Length |
|---|---|---|
| Youth (6-8) | 3’10” – 4’8″ | 45″ – 49″ |
| Junior (7-13) | 4’4″ – 5’1″ | 50″ – 54″ |
| Intermediate (11-14) | 4’11” – 5’4″ | 55″ – 58″ |
| Intermediate (12-14) | 5’2″ – 5’8″ | 55″ – 58″ |
Q. Can a goalie high stick the puck?
In the rules of the National Hockey League, high-sticking is defined as a penalty in Rule 60 and as a non-penalty foul in Rule 80. However, play usually continues if a player touches the puck with a high stick and the opposing team gains control of the puck.
