# HockeyTested

> Hockey gear reviews and buying guides for ice, inline, roller, street and field hockey: sticks, skates, helmets, pads and goalie gear, with sizing explained, plus reader codes.

HockeyTested publishes hockey gear reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://hockeytested.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://hockeytested.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://hockeytested.com/glossary): hockey gear terms defined
- [How we test](https://hockeytested.com/testing-methodology)

## Topics
- [Ice hockey](https://hockeytested.com/category/ice-hockey): Ice hockey sticks, skates, helmets, gloves and protective gear.
- [Inline & roller](https://hockeytested.com/category/inline-roller): Inline and roller hockey skates, wheels, bearings, pucks and pants.
- [Street hockey](https://hockeytested.com/category/street-hockey): Street and ball hockey sticks, balls, nets and goalie gear.
- [Field hockey](https://hockeytested.com/category/field-hockey): Field hockey sticks, shin guards, mouthguards, goggles, balls and goalkeeping kit.

## Buying guides
- [Field Hockey Stick Buying Guide: Length, Bow and Weight](https://hockeytested.com/guides/field-hockey-stick-buying-guide): Size a field hockey stick so the top reaches about the hip bone when you stand it beside you. FIH rules cap length at 105 cm, weight at 737 g and bow depth at 25 mm. Bow position changes the game: a regular bow suits beginners and all-round play, while low bows help drag flicks and lifting the ball. Higher carbon makes a stick stiffer and more powerful but less forgiving. Every stick is right-handed by rule.
- [Hockey Helmet Certification: HECC, CSA, Fit and Expiry](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-helmet-certification): In the United States, hockey helmets and face masks must carry a valid HECC certification sticker, and the sticker shows an expiration date after which the helmet is no longer certified for play. Canadian play uses CSA certification. USA Hockey requires full face protection for youth and girls' and women's players. Fit the helmet snugly with no gaps, and replace it after the sticker date, after a hard impact, or if it is damaged.
- [Hockey Skate Sizing Guide: Fit, Width and Heat Molding](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-skate-sizing-guide): Hockey skates usually run about one to one and a half sizes smaller than your shoe size, but each maker publishes its own chart. Choose the width and fit profile that matches your foot volume, then check that your toes lightly touch the cap when standing and pull back when you bend your knees. Your heel should not lift. Many skates can be heat molded at a shop for a closer fit.
- [Hockey Stick Curves Explained: Heel, Mid, Toe, Lie and Face](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-stick-curves-explained): A blade curve is described by where it bends (heel, mid or toe), how open the face is, and its lie. Mid curves are the most versatile and suit beginners. Toe curves help quick release and toe drags; heel curves help slap shots and lifting the puck. An open face lifts the puck more easily, and a closed face keeps shots low. Lie should let the blade sit flat on the ice in your normal stance.
- [Hockey Stick Flex and Length: How to Size an Ice Hockey Stick](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-stick-flex-and-length): A common starting point for flex is about half your body weight in pounds, then adjust for strength and shooting style. Sticks come in youth, junior, intermediate and senior sizes with rising flex ranges. For length, the top of the stick usually reaches between the chin and nose with skates on, depending on position and preference. Cutting a stick shorter makes it stiffer, and adding an extension makes it more flexible.
- [Ice vs Inline Hockey: Rules, Gear and Skates Compared](https://hockeytested.com/guides/ice-vs-inline-hockey): Ice hockey is played five skaters and a goalie a side on ice with blade skates and a hard rubber puck. Inline hockey is commonly played four skaters and a goalie a side on sport court or similar surfaces, with wheeled skates and a lighter plastic puck or ball. Inline leagues often limit contact and use lighter pants and protection. Many skills transfer, but skates, stopping and edge work feel different.
- [Street Hockey Balls and Pucks: Temperature Ratings Explained](https://hockeytested.com/guides/street-hockey-ball-guide): Street hockey balls are made for different temperatures: a ball for hot weather stays firm, and a ball for cold weather stays soft enough not to crack. Makers color-code their balls, but the codes differ between brands, so read the rating on the package. No-bounce balls stay on the ground for better control. Street pucks glide on small runners and suit smooth surfaces.

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