Ice Hockey Guide: Health Benefits, Rules and Gear Care

Ice hockey offers intense cardiovascular benefits and tones muscles in the legs, core, and arms. Learn the rules for faceoffs and how to properly cut or recurve a composite hockey stick.

Figure Skates Vs. Hockey Skates

Published Jul,08 2011 | By A.L. Kennedy

Figure skates and hockey skates differ from one another in several ways, including the shape and features of the blade and the composition of the boot. These differences adapt each skate to its particular sport. Understanding the differences can help recreational skaters decide which type of skate is right for them.