Best junior hockey stick expert tips for different levels

Which hockey stick you should choose depends on how seriously you invest in the sport and how much money you are willing to spend. Regardless of the model, the stick must be adapted to the player’s age and weight. Here, our expert shares the best tips on hockey sticks that suit junior players.

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Hockey sticks for juniors are shorter and have slimmer shafts and smaller blades than senior sticks. The stick should reach approximately to the tip of your nose when standing without skates, or to your chin when wearing skates. Some players prefer a slightly longer stick as it increases reach, while others prefer a shorter stick since it can make puck handling easier, for example when dribbling. The length of the stick can be adjusted as desired by either cutting it or extending it.

The stiffness of a stick is described as its flex, and the point where it bends on the shaft is called the kickpoint, low, mid, or hybrid, where the latter distributes the flex along the shaft or flexes where you place your lower hand on the stick. Your body weight, position, and playing style determine which flex and kickpoint are best for you. Junior hockey sticks have a flex between 30 and 50, the higher the flex number, the stiffer the stick.

Which stick suits you best mainly depends on how much ice hockey you plan to play. As a beginner, a simpler model may be enough, while a player aiming at elite level may need a more advanced stick to achieve optimal stick technique and maximum shot power.

Below, Hockeystore’s expert recommends the best sticks for juniors based on the player’s level.

Best affordable hockey stick

As a beginner, or if you only plan to use the stick occasionally, a more affordable model will be sufficient. The CCM hockey stick Ultimate Jr is a simple and inexpensive wooden stick that is perfect if you do not want to spend too much money.

Best Hockey Stick for Intermediate Level

For those who do not want to spend too much money but still want to enjoy high performance, CCM is a great choice. It suits both players who play regularly and those who play less often but want to optimize their puck feel. The CCM Jetspeed 860 Jr hockey stick is a lightweight and well balanced stick with the CCM standard curve P28. Great value for the performance you get.

Best Advanced Hockey Stick

If you are serious about ice hockey and play several times a week, you may need a more advanced stick with the latest technology in both the blade and the shaft. It is lighter and more durable than cheaper alternatives. We recommend the CCM Ribcor Trigger 10 Pro Jr hockey stick and the Bauer Vapor Flylite Jr hockey stick. What these two top performing sticks have in common is that they use the latest and most innovative materials in the form of carbon fiber weave and construction. The weight and balance point of the shafts are carefully selected and crucial in delivering the incredible feel that both sticks provide.