The Best Time to Buy Hockey Gear Is Right Now

Around Las Vegas, the first signs of hockey season aren’t cooler temperatures—they’re packed hockey bags, busy locker rooms and players getting back on the ice at Las Vegas Ice Center. Whether your player is joining House League, preparing for travel hockey or returning for another season of adult league, right now is the best time to make sure every piece of equipment is ready to go.

Most “Back to Hockey” sales are happening now, which makes this the perfect opportunity to replace worn-out gear or move into the next size. It’s much better to discover during preseason that your child’s skates are too tight than 20 minutes before their first game. The same goes for the stick that became too short over the summer, the gloves with holes in the palms or the shin guards that no longer provide enough coverage.

Buying early also gives you the best selection. Once leagues throughout the Las Vegas Valley are in full swing, popular skate sizes, stick flexes and equipment models can become harder to find. Waiting until a skate blade breaks, a stick cracks or a helmet no longer fits properly can leave you scrambling for a replacement right before practice or game time.

Before heading back to the rink, have your player put on all their equipment at home. Check that the helmet fits securely, the shoulder and elbow pads overlap properly, the shin guards cover from the knee to the top of the skate and the pants still provide full protection. Hockey players—especially young ones—have a habit of growing between seasons, even when their gear bag looks exactly the way they left it.

The Las Vegas hockey community continues to grow, and we’re proud to help local players and families get ready for another season at LVIC. Stop by the Las Vegas Ice Center Pro Shop, take advantage of the Back to Hockey savings and let our team help you find equipment that fits your player, your game and your budget. Shop now, avoid the last-minute rush and start the season ready to play.