The holiday season is here, and if you’ve got a hockey player on your list, you know the struggle—what do you get someone who spends half their life lacing up skates and the other half taping sticks? Good news: the Las Vegas Ice Center Pro Shop has you covered with gifts that every player, from…
For student athletes between the ages of 10 and 18, life can feel like a nonstop cycle of practices, games, homework, and tests. At such a formative stage, balancing academics and athletics is not just about managing time—it’s about learning discipline, building resilience, and setting priorities that will shape their future. While sports can instill…
In today’s competitive youth sports world, it can be tempting for young athletes to focus on one sport year-round. However, research and real-world experience show that playing multiple sports can have tremendous benefits for a child’s physical development. Participating in a variety of activities helps athletes build a broader range of motor skills, improve balance,…
You don’t need a gym membership or high-end equipment to get stronger, faster, and more athletic as a youth hockey player. In fact, some of the best workouts can be done right at home with minimal space and no gear at all. The key is consistency, effort, and choosing exercises that build core strength, balance,…
When it comes to performance on the ice, custom hockey skates can give players a significant edge. Unlike off-the-shelf models, custom skates are tailored to match a skater’s unique foot shape and biomechanics. This precise fit translates to more efficient energy transfer with each stride, quicker starts and stops, and sharper turns. Whether you’re a…
When it comes to hockey sticks, one of the most important but often overlooked aspects is stick flex. The flex rating refers to how much force (in pounds) is needed to bend the shaft of the stick one inch. For example, a stick with an 85 flex rating requires 85 pounds of force to flex…
For hockey players looking to perform at their best, nutrition is just as important as training. A well-balanced diet provides the fuel needed for strength, endurance, and mental focus on the ice. Carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy fats should form the foundation of a player’s meals. Carbs such as whole grain pasta, brown rice, oats,…
Hockey skate profiling is an often overlooked yet critical aspect of optimizing on-ice performance. At its core, profiling refers to customizing the shape and contour of the skate blade to match a player’s skating style, position, and performance goals. Unlike a standard factory blade that offers a generic feel, a profiled blade is fine-tuned to…