Ice Hockey Skates

How do I know what hockey skates to buy?

We stock a wide range of ice hockey skates at various price points to suit players of all ages and abilities. The more you pay, the more advanced the skate, but the choice depends on your budget and also your level of play.

For more detailed info on our skate ranges as well as what size and skate profile to choose, check out our comprehensive guide to choosing the right ice hockey skates and finding the ultimate fit.

How to choose hockey skates for beginners?

Firstly, as a beginner, ensure you purchase a player skate - don’t buy a recreational skate, a speed skate or a figure skating skate; they aren’t specifically designed for ice hockey and are a different fit.

Any skates noted as ‘entry level skates’ are the best for beginners. They are fairly basic but importantly are not too stiff - ensuring ease of movement on the ice. Even though a reasonable level of stiffness for support is needed for beginners, a very stiff boot could affect movement on the ice.

At Puck Stop we have you covered with a curated range of beginner ice hockey skates perfect for your introduction to the sport!

Is there a difference between hockey skates and ice/figure skates?

As figure skating technique centres around jumps, spins and other moves, these skates have a longer, flatter blade and more flexible boots to help with footwork.

Ice hockey skates are instead built for speed and agility with a shorter, more rockered skate blade and a stiffer boot. For this reason you will need purpose built ice hockey skates as a hockey player.