Summary: The Evolution Of Ice Hockey Culture

Ice hockey culture, which has changed throughout time in order to adjust to society, revolves around simplistic ideas rooted deep within the origins and the minuscule changes that are necessary to the game. Certain ideas remain prominent, where players of a team look for solitary expression, the footwear has added a metal blade in the transition from field hockey to ice hockey, and the puck has revolutionized the game with improvements in speed. Ice hockey provides all the aspects of a reflection in the changing of society. First of all, the hockey stick is a necessity of every hockey player, even the goalie. Sticks come in many different sizes and shapes, depending on the type of player or position played. Players also have the freedom to choose what color or design they want to have. Most players are drawn to choose a color that matches their team, or some choose one that completely stands out. Another variable that can be changed is the material that the stick is made of, where the choice between modern composite or classic wood is made. The last type of modification available is the …show more content…
The top athletes have the sharpest skates and need the latest technology to ensure their top performance. Almost all skates universally run larger than regular shoe sizes. With the purchase of skates, the need for at least 1 ½ to 2 sizes smaller is required (Proskate). Another component of skates is the feel and fit. Every player has different feet, so through many models that are extremely wrong for a certain player, there is a perfect skate out there. The last aspect accustomed to change is the stiffness of the skate. Depending on how big the player is, a more stiff skate is required. If the stiffness doesn’t match the size of the player, discomfort is inevitable. This can show that hockey is based upon perfection and the search for