1. Selecting Hockey Equipment - Welcome To Hockey

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howtohockey.com/merch/ If you want to play hockey, you need some hockey equipment. In this video I talk about hockey gear in the order I think you should buy it. You don't need to get everything all at once, start with just a hockey stick and go from there.
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[@jonathancristao3608]

Catch mason in the NHL

[@theisleskid1212]

Jonathan Cristao Mason Rupke

[@theisleskid1212]

Future face of the Isles

[@hunterrosen8157]

NFLWWENHLMLL Fan1 future face of Calgary

[@rylandcox5220]

So true

[@Maverick-vv2wb]

Future face of the leafs

[@amypfaff6043]

2:17 look at his kid in the corner😂

[@alijaffary6999]

Amy Pfaff Videos HA HA 🤣🤣

[@elijahgrossman4129]

Masin

[@braedenmarshall22]

That’s mason

[@amberdejohn3097]

Do i play hockey? No Will i ever play hockey? No Is mason adorable? HeCk yEaH Is mason the reason why i watch these videos? Obviously

[@gumbosupreme]

amber dejohn hotel? Travago

[@benallen2028]

Same

[@theodorep9569]

Does amber want to ride you? HeCk yEaH

[@MrMitchywoo]

Mason at 2:17 lmao 😂😂😂😂

[@W.Holden.6]

Paynan Diaz hahahahaha

[@chrisbillings3419]

Paynan Diaz I didn’t catch that until I saw this comment

[@yaboychris8585]

Paynan Diaz it’s 2:19 stupid bitch pinche way

[@jonnhycrying6633]

6:20 gross don’t do this mason😂😂

[@sushito7203]

It’s none of your business pal don’t tell other kids what to do because once again it’s not yours and you shouldnt judge children and if you can’t tell by now i am making fun of Karen’s have a good day

[@dudesweat1202]

As a 34 year old who has been trying to figure all this out over the past year, this is an amazing series and I really hope to see it continue.

[@loganyee542]

Well I already play and know how to get gear but I’m still watching

[@andrewjackson6505]

Me too

[@shadowbbb4010]

Cause we are gear whores

[@shogekimura]

its bad. i have literally all brand new equipment but every day at work on my lunch break i look at gear. why? because im a ho

[@ggromerio9385]

Same

[@chrisbillings3419]

It’s just addicting to watch

[@ffryan]

240lb football running back converted back to hockey. Still in search of a 115-120 flex stick in Canada.

[@johnmccorquodale2411]

U should do a video on how to select the right curve

[@euphratsgroup7602]

SmartHockey101 dude... It's hard to make a video about it. You should go and try it. These things depends on preference.

[@keanugreene4070]

Right handed is left curve and left hand is right curve

[@amd-warlock3406]

to choose the right curve is realy simple you just take a stick ( before to buy it) left or right doesnt matter and juste try to shoot and then if you feel that you are in the wrong way to shoot take the other curve

[@NintenJoe09]

Pick a curve you like and STICK WITH IT!!! It’s the only way you’ll get better stick handles and better passes if you’re used to the curve. Changing that could dramatically impact your game. I’ve been playing hockey for close to 20 years now. I use a p92, good for raising the puck, and cradling the puck when receiving passes. Hope this helps, even though it’s a few years late 😂

[@udunn0jb]

I realize I’m really late here but the way I figured it out was a cheap wood Franklin street hockey stick with a plastic blade. I was able to bend it however I wanted and the more I shot with it, the more I figured out what worked for me and what didn’t. Once I figured out how I liked it, you can try and find a stick that mimics the curve of the blade you have

[@MrReedTea]

I can remember getting all my gear with my Dad and my triplet brother, we got all the gear tried it on and put it in our new hockey bags as we were walking out the door our new bags full of our new gear were given to our 2nd-grade selves we slung the bag over our body like we saw before and we both immediately fell to the floor(didn't realize how heavy it was)! We were both laughing so hard! Pretty much the same exact thing happened the moment we stepped on the ice! Good times.

[@turtleman6039]

the first stick mason got was a floor hockey stick!!!! 😂😂 (edit): then they tell me you should still use it for a little kid like that. so cute.

[@jacksontiedje7473]

I call it mini sticks but whatever call it what u wanr

[@RoguePie]

This was really helpful! I live in an area where hockey equipment/leagues are hard to find and have been wanting to get into the game for some time. Looking forward to the next video!

[@philipbartlett7740]

This was literally me today. Carried my 2yo in as my wife was working and I'm looking at sticks and he had wondered off and was playing with a kids setup in the corner. thanks for the great advice.

[@canucksfan9332]

Just started. Already have gear, but love this already. Can’t wait to see the at home advice as my hockey class is 3 hour drive away.

[@kristoferwong2366]

Jermey: don’t buy them the most expensive stuff when they start *continues to buy mason all ccm super tacks gear*

[@Kilcher1982]

First time hockey Dad here sons 3 and skates in full gear these videos helped me out so much Thanks Coach Jeremy from some Minnesota fans of yours 👍

[@georgewallis1841]

6:20 😂yum

[@cmac2119]

Awesome video. I’m getting my daughter into hockey and these videos will help. Thanks!

[@kingcomments]

good video. very informative and easy to understand

[@eugenechandra4854]

Hi Jeremy, Great video, can you do a more detailed video on the padding gear i.e pants & guards what is best for protection. Cheers

[@nameandaddress]

I don't know anyone else whoms dominate hand is there top hand...very interesting

[@reillywolf1317]

Mine lol

[@kylewhite4150]

Jon mine as well haha

[@TridentLandStudios]

Same. I'm a right hand dominate but shoot right handed. Could never shoot left hand well

[@angelxoxo4936]

That’s because you are American i would guess. In Canada they typically have their dominant on top. That is why the majority of Canadians play Levite. Because hey are right handed like the majority of people in the world and they put their dominant hand/right hand on top hence lefty stick.

[@moosehockey0989]

I'm right handed and have my right hand in bottom

[@ffryan]

3:20 - You're so right! Stick length really is personal preference. Some of the best have completely thrown out the stick length rule book. Sidney Crosby is 5'11 and uses a 54" stick. Mario Lemieux is 6'4 and used a stick that was around 70". Ovechkin uses an 80 flex stick and Chara uses a 150 flex. So much about the stick really comes from refining your own form, and practicing with what works and doesn't.

[@rosethefirechieftess1683]

Exactly! I am 5’3, 210 lbs (yes I know I’m fat you don’t need to remind me) and use an 80 flex. Can’t find an 80 flex in an intermediate size so I play with a stick that’s practically taller than me

[@iongotaname4349]

At 2:20 did any one else see mason running in the background on the left side??😂

[@chrise8555]

Awesome Video Jeremy!

[@bluefadegaming4136]

I've been playing hockey for 4 yrs and I know everything their is to finding equipment but I enjoy watching these videos most cause of mason but I also just like them

[@mlb21montages76]

I’m in rep and I’m watching that’s how good his vids are

[@connordavison6484]

Love your videos

[@cjay7421]

Thanks this actually made me interested in playing hockey

[@zeyadhamad9271]

We know Mason will have the greatest hockey man coach and trainer around for all things hockey! Another great video!

[@nathanielfava6693]

Great video!!

[@khunnangkham]

So, lovely when he said "dad I need my hockey equipment" 💖💗🙂🙂

[@Adrian-bp3vd]

I'm a teenager starting to learn to skate so I can play, as I've wanted to since my first city team game (Albany devils) but my mom and I didn't know exactly what to get or what was best to last long, so this video is where i went lol

[@dominicbrundenwere8247]

Personally, I already know how to play. But, I constantly watch these videos just to see Mason. And, occasionally refresh my skills.

[@loganleahy9549]

Hey coach Jeremy I just got some hockey gear because I'm starting hockey this Saturday

[@MathiasEggimann]

I had my dominate hand on the bottom when i played. Right hand, right hand shooter on the right wing/center.

[@lilbubs9251]

6:18 desert

[@mysticedge4]

You should put a GoPro on masons helmet

[@lhstodqaimvf]

6:15 That was too funny💀

[@williamslater3421]

Im New to hocky ilthanks for advise

[@allaccessalfredo]

William Slater welcome to the hockey family

[@johnmccorquodale2411]

Great vid

[@batt7945]

Great video

[@motovelocidademeaux]

Nice video but I still have a question on stick size: Would you measure the size with or without the skating?

[@loganleahy9549]

Hey coach Jeremy I'm going to start playing hockey at the end of the month

[@nathanielfava6693]

You forgot to mention a neck guard for minor hockey. Also, in BC mouthguards aren't mandatory.

[@awsomejeffy9412]

The first he picked out is so funny bc me and my friends play knee hockey with those things

[@anthonypayne3525]

😂😂😂 mason picked his nose then ate it 😂😂😂

[@jacksontiedje7473]

He was 3 at the time but yeah 😂 😂

[@moochthedancingmonkeyrejoi256]

you teaching us about stick flexes and mason in the back without shoes running around

[@loganleahy9549]

Hey coach Jeremy how long have you been playing hockey

[@theisleskid1212]

Your like my friend. He writes left but plays two-hand sports right. I and many other people write right and do two-hand sports left.

[@pessee.3359]

I have my dominant (right) hand on the bottom and it feels way smoother for me than having my right hand on top

[@notreallyphoebe]

So I’m 14 years old and I really want to start to learn how to play ice hockey, I can sort of play field hockey but I have never been on the ice before and I don’t think any where I live around does ice hockey classes

[@gaminggeo9843]

You are awesome

[@bradnottorad1889]

4:50 I have the pumps of those tiny skates but way bigger.

[@kimeeduplessis5]

2:15 MASON in the back 😂😂😂😂😂😂oml 😂😂😂😂

[@NoizyBoyUS]

I'm thinking of getting back onto the ice and was wondering, What brand of skates that will help out players who are flat footed? I have feet like a duck and from what I remember when I played as a kid, my feet would hurt more and more throughout practice/game.

[@carterbugjohnson4982]

Hey mason see you in the NHL

[@Dylad91]

Mason’s skates are adorable

[@Veronica-bc6pp]

Omg it’s the mini hockey skates for me 🥺🥺🥺🥰

[@scartozzi1]

2:19 look at mason in the background

[@marisathebibliophile1519]

I don’t play hockey, I figure skate, however mason is adorable therefore I am still going to watch this

[@TheKaidynB]

I’m a figure skater turned hockey player lol

[@cleanslate7483]

He’s just too precious

[@dakotachadwick7292]

The curve preference...is blowing my mind. dominant hand down, secondary hand on end. So right handed people...shoot right. And left handed...shoot...left. But how you could rationalize the other way makes a lot of sense for why so many left handed sticks are sold.

[@arxmie786]

4:05 Mason picking his nose and then eating it I remember I used to do that when I was little

[@theisleskid1212]

Right when Mason picked his nose I was blowing my nose

[@jerryquintana2508]

Any thoughts on bladetech hockey blades?

[@camsworld9100]

I don’t play or watch hockey ……… I have no clue how these videos started going in my feed……… but I love the videos with your little boy 🙂

[@reversecard1113]

Cam's world same

[@jillgigliotti9882]

I love hockey

[@zackwilkinson3987]

Heyyyyyyyyyy I love your vids how old is mason

[@joshbob3480]

The little kid in the background at 2:16 to 2:20 😂😂😂

[@cjentertainmentcanada8623]

Team LTD tent in the background!

[@dawsonscribe3095]

Lol I have a the same gear as mason but bigger size and different stick but I’m going to bantoms this year wish me luck

[@ishchak]

It’s coach Jeremy this is the best

[@alannahanson8840]

at 4.10 mason ate his boogie

[@Teknic7]

My dominant hand is my right but I have my left hand on top just like you and shoot the same way

[@creativerowxle349]

wait is this shop in canada cause i swear i have been hear

[@MrMitchywoo]

When you were showing the helmets, you were pointing to a CCM v08 as a lower end price point helmet for beginners to get instead of the more expensive ones. The funny thing is, over 80% of the NHL wear the v08 (McDavid in particular) pros prefer the VN liner over the $260 helmets with the special foams and false advertising

[@CoachJeremy]

That's a good point! I think a lot of pros pick based on comfort and simplicity.

[@elizabethwalent3899]

when the kid was trying on skates the first one was on the wrong foot and it killed me lmao

[@ukasprasko2260]

Hahahaha look at Conner at 2:19

[@jlam226]

Mason is so adorable!! FYI, my teenagers now call McDonald's BADONALD'S!!! You should patent "BADONALD'S"...

[@TheKaidynB]

I’m 21 and also refer to McDonald’s as Badonalds

[@Stammerfab98]

Huh I never know that the dominant hand should be on top but I am the most comfortable with my right hand on that bottom I guess that’s just my preference

[@AnHourOfWolves]

That kid is so cute! Great video, very useful.

[@lundellgabbe]

4:46 he has the skate on the wrong foot hahah

[@exalt9336]

Wanna see that boy in the NHL soon 😂 push him hard

[@dylanshields4248]

If you don't have a Velcro jock get some clear sock tape and wrap it around

[@foyboy68doodoo45]

This is how we do it pick our nose and chew it if it has no flavor give it to our neighbor

[@fluidpukz9549]

FOY BOY68 doodoo I almost puked when he ate it. We’ll catch him in the NHL tho👍

[@foyboy68doodoo45]

@@fluidpukz9549 lol

[@turtleman6039]

Mason in the background at 2:00 in the video lol

[@aaronmaxim]

First purchase...a cup. Need to protect a potential brother or sister

[@claudiadavis7161]

I wish I could play hockey.. ==PLEASE REPLY= = Alrighty, I’m 11 is it too late to start hockey? I’m also female I’m aroun 4 feet and 10 inches tall, what size stick should I get ?

[@bryanleung3427]

You forgot that the younger kids need a neck protector

[@nathangutzmann2683]

This might just an American thing but no one wears neck guards

[@chillsn]

Here in Canada, everyone in midget and under, and women’s leagues need a neck protector.

[@CapnCook-mr6yc]

Guys mason was three here, what three year old is gonna hit a clapper into masons neck?

[@chillsn]

SloMolasses it’s designed for cuts, and not meant to protect from slashes and shots.

[@gavinand5523]

Nathan Gutzmann true

[@BangGoCombustion]

I subscribed

[@squidnugget3952]

Do one for tendies

[@andrewjackson6505]

I agree

[@mysticedge4]

Why he's not a tendie

[@squidnugget3952]

U2 Covers no but there are goalies out there

[@ethanleon2953]

Exact order I do

[@pawpatrolnews]

Would a ski/ snowboard helmet be good for starting out?

[@mmink.]

For public skating with no stick I’d say yes but if your playing full hockey then you have to have a licensed hockey helmet

[@pawpatrolnews]

Thanks!

[@karissamurdoch2251]

Peep mason in the back at 2:18

[@Playerusoxcrs]

Wait i have to buy socks. I thought your team gives it to you since its customized for the team. Plz tell me if in wrong

[@nicolindstrom8765]

I have 44-45 eu shoe size and i use 43 sized skates

[@benchapman21]

Is your back hurting after playing usual? Because I’m 10 and my back hurts after playing

[@alcatraz7761]

I have a question in regards of skates now you mentioned your shoe size which is exactly like mine. I do wear size 10D but a couple weeks ago I've decided to go to Pro Hockey life and tried the Bauer skate lab just for the fun of it. According to what the specs came out I'm suppose to wear 9D or EE. Is there any truth to the skate lab or should I just stick to what I'm comfortable with in this case. If I could have your input on this it would be great. Thanks. Awesome video with your son.

[@shadowbbb4010]

Im not coach jeremy but if you feel comfortable in whatever skates, you should use them. The skate lab ideally is suppose to give you the proper,close fit which includes: toes brushing the cap, room in the forefoot, heel lock, and the correct volume. Also the skate lab isnt always going to be correct. If you prefer more room in the toe cap than go for it. Additionally, skates dont always have to be 1.5 less than your shoes size. I wear a size 9-9.5 shoe and wear a 6d skate. (5'8 Btw)

[@alcatraz7761]

Thank you for the reply. I do feel more comfortable in a size 10D. I was just curious because of the skate lab result that I got.

[@Kavybtw]

These small skates are so cute

[@varniapierre5720]

2:15 lol