50 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Ice Hockey Game (Scoring 2 Goals & Voted MVP)

I just played my first ever ice hockey game as a beginner and somehow scored 2 goals and was voted MVP of the match! Here are 50 things I wish someone had told me before I stepped on the ice for the first time. Whether you're about to play or just signed up for a beginner league, I try to cover stuff not everyone talks about - gear, locker room, what it actually feels like on the ice, strategy, and mindset. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:12 Tip 1 - Try on all your gear 0:19 Tip 2 - Knee pad straps 0:33: Tip 3 - Correct elbow pads 0:48 Tip 4 - Neck guard required 1:08 Tip 5 - Face shield preference 1:23 Tip 6 - Back of knee pads 1:39 Tip 7 - Chest protector 1:50 Tip 8 - Secure your pants suspenders 2:10 Tip 9&10 - Secure your socks (Velcro & tape) 3:01 Tip 11 - Jock strap required 3:10 Tip 12 - Consider x2 sticks 3:25 Tip 13 - Stick tape color 3:57 Tip 14 - Taping your stick 4:15 Tip 15 - Your hockey bag is massive! 4:30 Tip 16 - Fitting your stick in your car 4:44 Tip 17 - Wear shoes to the rink 4:57 Tip 18 - Water bottle with straw 5:18 Tip 19 - Fill your water & refill 5:30 Tip 20 - Arrive early 5:52 Tip 21 - Entering the locker room 6:13 Tip 22 - Ask questions 6:35 Tip 23 - Game jersey 6:53 Tip 24 - Skate sharpening 7:30 Tip 25 - Prepping & learning 8:07 Tip 26 - Attending clinics (if available) 8:58 Tip 27 - Tying your laces 9:15 Tip 28 - Skate blade covers 9:48 Tip 29 - Falling on the ice 10:56 Tip 30 - Warm ups 11:37 Tip 31 - Stretching & getting up 12:16 Tip 32 - Bend your knees & wide stance 12:24 Tip 33 - Positions & positioning 13:15 Tip 34 - Understand offsides 13:36 Tip 35 - Playing off the boards 14:32 Tip 36 - The puck is heavy 14:50 Tip 37 - Skating past the puck 15:15 Tip 38 - Panic with the puck 15:57 Tip 39 - Scanning your surroundings 16:31 Tip 40 - Opportunities will be everywhere 17:11 Tip 41 - Don't be afraid to shoot! 17:35 Tip 42 - Rebounds off the goalie 18:01 Tip 43 - Choose the best option to score 19:02 Tip 44 - Communication 19:46 Tip 45 - Getting on and off the ice 20:26 Tip 46 - Stick lifts 21:19 Tip 47 - Rough ice 21:36 Tip 48 - Headband 22:08 Tip 49 - Dry out / hang up your gear 22:51 Tip 50 - What's your goal for game 1? Have fun! 23:58 Wrap up #icehockey