A superstition is an unjustified belief that the causation of a certain event is directly correlated with a very specific action. The bad luck that comes with opening an umbrella indoors, walking under a ladder, or walking by a black cat on Friday the 13th, are all real life examples of superstitions as old as time. They say that Hockey Players are the most superstitious athletes, and there is good truth to that. Looking back through history, and talking with some fellow Howies employees. Here are The Best Hockey Superstitions.   The Same Lunch Every Game Day  Josh VanderWel, the Director...

It’s the night of the big tilt. You finish pregame warmies, and head into the locker room to tape up the twig. You grab a crisp roll of Howies 1” White Cloth from your Howies Accessory Bag, and get to work. So far, it is an absolute masterpiece. Each strip is evenly distributed across the blade. There’s the perfect amount of overlap, and absolutely no creases or air bubbles. This may be the best TJ you have ever done. You are nearing the final few wraps. You are thinking about how you are definitely going to snap a photo when...

Here at Howies we know that taping your stick is an art. You can tape heel to toe, toe to heel, tape the toe or leave it exposed, you can even choose between black and white or even colored cloth. But have you ever wondered how players in the NHL tape their twigs? Most go the traditional route like you and I, simple yet classic. But these guys take TJs to a whole new level...   Ranger's player Artemi Panarin has a hard time choosing between white or black, so why not both?    David Pastrnak of the Bruins clearly...

We sat down with long-time Howies fan Chris Davidson-Adams to find out why he trusts Howies for his players. If you don't recognize the name, Chris is the Head Equipment Manager for the Vegas Golden Knights. Read on to hear what he had to say... Tell us about how you got started in professional hockey: While I was playing JV hockey in high school, my assistant coach was a security guard at the arena where the Grand Rapids Griffins (at that time in the IHL) play. The Griffins’ Equipment Manager was looking for some kids to volunteer to fill water...

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From the beginning, Howies has been committed to providing the verybest tape and accessories to players ranging from mini-mites to NHLAll-Stars. This commitment has been ingrained in our DNA with everysingle new product we’ve released over the last twenty years. Weknow none of this would’ve been possible if it wasn’t for you, HowiesNation, with your unwavering support. Thank you for everything, wecan’t wait for the next twenty years.

It’s time for the release of the long awaited, 2022 NHL Mock Draft - Howies edition.  The buzz of the Stanley Cup is still very much alive. The Colorado Avalanche are plastered everywhere, and they earned it. There’s no greater accomplishment than getting your name engraved into the silver and nickel treasure that is the Stanley Cup, touched by the greats before you. But while Landeskog and the boys are still celebrating their victory, next season’s draft is already in the works and will be taking place this Thursday and Friday, July 7th & 8th. And there seems to be...

Skates are arguably the most important piece of equipment to a hockey player, and that’s just another reason why it’s vital to take good care of them! Whether you’re perfecting your sharpening technique or need to fix a nick in your blade last minute, skate stones are a great addition to your hockey bag. Why Use a Skate Stone? You might be wondering, “Why use a skate stone if I take my skates to get sharpened?” Well, the answer is burrs. Burrs are rough edges or ridges on the skate blade that can occur from a standard skate sharpening. The...

  The holidays are right around the corner and it's never to early to secure the best Howies Christmas gifts of the season! Check out the Top 5 Christmas Gifts to buy for the hockey player in your life now and get shopping!    Loaded Accessory Bag The Howies Loaded Accessory Bag comes pre-loaded with all the things you will need for the season. From Tape and Skate Stones to Stick Wax and Scissors, this bag is the one stop shop for hockey players of any age! Not to mention, you get to put all of your new accessories right into the...

At Howies, we have seen our fair share of perfect TJs, that being said, we have also seen even more grisly, filthy TJs if we are being honest (and not the good kind of filthy). If you happened to find yourself on this page, there is a decent chance your TJs are looking like Panarin with the "Roller Daddy" single strip because you're not sure what else to do. But low and behold, there is hope for you yet! The Howies team has put together some of our best taping tips to get you taping like a Pro!   Pre Taping...

It’s about that time. It’s time for our mock draft for the upcoming NHL Draft. We're predicting the top ten players to be drafted in the first round. However, it's a bummer that the draft is virtual again this year. Hopefully, things get better by 2022 because I'm not sure if I can handle another virtual draft where guys log into their Zoom accounts and begin their careers by hoping that their Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out. I miss all the people in the stands booing every pick. I miss the TSN guys scrambling to find highlights on Moritz Seider because the...