Hockey Parents: How to Stretch Your Gear Budget This Season

With costs rising across the board, here’s how smart hockey parents are making every dollar count:

  • Buy Direct-to-Consumer Gear
    Avoid retail markup — brands like Swift Hockey offer elite gear for half the cost.

  • Stick to Essentials (for now)
    Focus your budget on skates, helmet, and stick — the three most critical pieces for development.

  • Trade or Sell Old Gear
    Local Facebook groups or Play It Again Sports are great for offsetting costs.

  • Buy Durable, Not Flashy
    That flashy $400 twig may snap just as fast as a $140 Swift.

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