8 Random Things I Wish I Had Known About Playing Hockey

There are a lot of things veteran hockey players don't tell you when you begin playing hockey as an adult. I have been keeping a list of these for about a year and want to share with you. Let me know - did I leave anything out? Is there anything you have learned that no one taught you? 1:30 - #1: Don't stand in the crease 2:30 - #2: Talking to the refs 3:09 - #3: Don't be a jerk 4:32 - #4: Broken equipment 5:28 - #5: Don't be a home dresser 6:16 - #6: A whistle at a face-off means you have 5 seconds 6:47 - #7: Where to stand during face-offs 9:00 - #8: The most important hockey purchase you will make Click these links to find some of my favorite hockey products: Hockey Bag (with wheels): https://bit.ly/3OiR3kI Hockey Bag (without wheels): https://bit.ly/46WeZ4T Hockey Gloves: https://bit.ly/3PXEMTZ Hockey Helmets: https://bit.ly/44p9ABw Shoulder Pads: https://bit.ly/3DfdC3A Elbow Pads: https://bit.ly/44vC3Wg Hockey Socks: https://bit.ly/44OrJIJ Jerseys: https://bit.ly/3NVj8Nt Hockey Stick: https://bit.ly/3XVPKvc Skates: https://bit.ly/3Dg0v1Y I would recommend going to a local store the first time you buy skates and a stick to make sure you have the right sizes. But after that, you can buy in many hockey stores online. Hockey Tape: https://bit.ly/46Ogl1q (Amazon) or https://bit.ly/3q0ORVA (PureHockey) Hockey Laces: https://bit.ly/3DfVoPf (Amazon) or https://bit.ly/3pRUG7Y (Pure Hockey) Hockey Pucks: https://bit.ly/44sg56v (Amazon) or https://bit.ly/43pH15K (PureHockey) Skate Guards: https://bit.ly/3Dby7hD Stick Wax: https://bit.ly/46Ig8g6 Hockey Screw Driver Repair Kit (always good to have in an emergency!): https://bit.ly/3XPkRsx Disclaimer: I will occasionally talk about products and include links to those products. These links may contain compensation links, but it is never a sponsored post (unless I tell you otherwise) — and I will NEVER post a link to a product that I do not already use and love.