"Stick to Success: The Importance of a Quality Tape Job on Your Stick" Hockey is the fastest sport. Every fraction of a second counts, so your equipment can make all the difference between a win and a loss. While players often focus on honing their skills and training rigorously, they sometimes overlook a critical aspect of their gear—the tape job on their stick. Believe it or not, the quality of your tape job can significantly impact your performance on the ice. In this blog, we'll delve into the reasons why having a good tape job on your hockey stick is...

We had the incredible opportunity to speak with Chris Davidson-Adams, the esteemed equipment manager of the Stanley Cup Champs. As the backbone behind the scenes, responsible for ensuring the team is fully equipped and ready for action, Davidson-Adams's expertise and dedication have been instrumental in the Golden Knights' success. In this exclusive interview, we delved into his journey in professional hockey, his favorite career moments, and, of course, his experience using Howies. Join us as we gain insight into the life of a championship-winning equipment manager and discover the role Howies plays in enhancing the game-day experience for players at the...

NHL Playoff Picture  As the 2023 NHL regular season comes to a close, fans across the league are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling and unpredictable postseason. With 16 teams vying for hockey's ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup, the competition is sure to be fierce. From upsets and comebacks to breakout performances and controversial calls, the playoffs always deliver high-stakes drama and intense action. As we eagerly anticipate the start of the postseason, there are plenty of storylines to follow. Which teams will surprise us, which teams will disappoint and finally, which team will hoist Lord Stanley...

The trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the playoff picture is getting tighter, and tighter. Some teams are looking to make that last move to become a true Cup Contender. Others are looking to dish their star players, in exchange for some draft capital. The trade deadline is one of the more exciting weeks in the NHL season. Players are shipped off to a new city, and suit up for their new squad within days of the deal. As the deadline approaches on March 3rd, the trade rumors continue to buzz. After some office banter, the team at Howies decided...

A superstition is an unjustified belief that the causation of a certain event is directly correlated with a very specific action. The bad luck that comes with opening an umbrella indoors, walking under a ladder, or walking by a black cat on Friday the 13th, are all real life examples of superstitions as old as time. They say that Hockey Players are the most superstitious athletes, and there is good truth to that. Looking back through history, and talking with some fellow Howies employees. Here are The Best Hockey Superstitions. The Same Lunch Every Game Day  Josh VanderWel, the Director of...

Here at Howies we know that taping your stick is an art. You can tape heel to toe, toe to heel, tape the toe or leave it exposed, you can even choose between black and white or even colored cloth. But have you ever wondered how players in the NHL tape their twigs? Most go the traditional route like you and I, simple yet classic. But these guys take TJs to a whole new level...   Ranger's player Artemi Panarin has a hard time choosing between white or black, so why not both?    David Pastrnak of the Bruins clearly...

We sat down with long-time Howies fan Chris Davidson-Adams to find out why he trusts Howies for his players. If you don't recognize the name, Chris is the Head Equipment Manager for the Vegas Golden Knights. Read on to hear what he had to say...  Tell us about how you got started in professional hockey: While I was playing JV hockey in high school, my assistant coach was a security guard at the arena where the Grand Rapids Griffins (at that time in the IHL) play. The Griffins’ Equipment Manager was looking for some kids to volunteer to fill water...

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It’s time for the release of the long awaited, 2022 NHL Mock Draft - Howies edition.  The buzz of the Stanley Cup is still very much alive. The Colorado Avalanche are plastered everywhere, and they earned it. There’s no greater accomplishment than getting your name engraved into the silver and nickel treasure that is the Stanley Cup, touched by the greats before you. But while Landeskog and the boys are still celebrating their victory, next season’s draft is already in the works and will be taking place this Thursday and Friday, July 7th & 8th. And there seems to be...

  The holidays are right around the corner and it's never to early to secure the best Howies Christmas gifts of the season! Check out the Top 5 Christmas Gifts to buy for the hockey player in your life now and get shopping!    Loaded Accessory Bag The Howies Loaded Accessory Bag comes pre-loaded with all the things you will need for the season. From Tape and Skate Stones to Stick Wax and Scissors, this bag is the one stop shop for hockey players of any age! Not to mention, you get to put all of your new accessories right...

At Howies, we have seen our fair share of perfect TJs, that being said, we have also seen even more grisly, filthy TJs if we are being honest (and not the good kind of filthy). If you happened to find yourself on this page, there is a decent chance your TJs are looking like Panarin with the "Roller Daddy" single strip because you're not sure what else to do. But low and behold, there is hope for you yet! The Howies team has put together some of our best taping tips to get you taping like a Pro!   Pre Taping...

It’s about that time. It’s time for our mock draft for the upcoming NHL Draft. We're predicting the top ten players to be drafted in the first round. However, it's a bummer that the draft is virtual again this year. Hopefully, things get better by 2022 because I'm not sure if I can handle another virtual draft where guys log into their Zoom accounts and begin their careers by hoping that their Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out. I miss all the people in the stands booing every pick. I miss the TSN guys scrambling to find highlights on Moritz Seider because the...