Stick Selector

A one of a kind feature that helps you find the right stick. Designed to inform and then allow you to search by curve type, flex range, and budget;

SELECTOR 1 | SEARCH BY CURVE

BLADE 1

Left - Intermediate Right - Intermediate Left - Senior Right - Senior

Most popular pattern in the game of hockey.

For puck control, quick release, and firing shots.

Easton: (E3) Hall
Formally: Sakic, P3

Bauer: (P92): Mathews
Formally: Ovechkin, Backstrom, Naslund

CCM: (P29) Crosby
Formally: Ovechkin
Pro: P90, H11A

Warrior: (W03) Backstrom
Formally: Henrique, Kopitar, Draper, Toews

Sher-Wood: (PP26) Stastney

True: TC2

Curve: Mid
Lie: 5.5 - 6
Depth: 12mm 1/2"
Face: Open
Toe: Round

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BLADE 2

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Left - Intermediate Right - Intermediate Left - Senior Right - Senior

Prototypical Mid-Blade Pattern.

The Second Most Popular Pattern In Hockey.

For Stick Handling, Wrist Shots, And Quick Release.

Easton: (E36) Mid Blade
Formally: (E7) Iginla

Bauer: (P88) Kane
Formally: Lindros

CCM: (P40) Mackinnon
Formally: Hossa, Perron, Thornton
Pro: P40, H40, P80 = Bauer's P88 And P17 = Easton's Iginla

Warrior: (W88) Zetterberg

Sher-Wood: (PP88) LS

TRUE: MC

Curve: Mid
Lie: 5.5 - 6
Depth: 12mm 1/2"
Face: Open
Toe: Round

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BLADE 3

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Left - Intermediate Right - Intermediate Left - Senior Right - Senior

The most modest amount of curve.

Allows for more blade on the ice.

For handling the puck, and shooting forehand and back.

Easton: (E4) Cammalleri
Formally: (P4), Zetterberg

Bauer: (PM9) Larkin
Formally: Stamkos, Malkin, Modano

CCM: (P42) Duchene
Formally: Couturier, Hedman

Warrior: (W01) Lupal
Formally: Burrows, Savard, Federov

Sher-Wood: (PP96) Bouchard

Curve: Mid-Heel
Lie: 4.5 - 5
Depth: 9mm 3/8"
Face: Closed
Toe: Round

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BLADE 4

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Left - Intermediate Right - Intermediate Left - Senior Right - Senior

BLADE 5

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Left - Intermediate Right - Intermediate Left - Senior Right - Senior

Harder to find pattern.

Similar to blade 1 with a square toe.

For quick release, shooting accuracy, and for digging in corners.

Easton: (E9) Heatley

Pro Bauer: (P12) Mid Curve

CCM: (P45) Tavaras
and P(38) Datsyuk

Warrior: (W16) Karlsson
Formally: W12 Pavelski, Wisniewski

Sher-Wood: (PP12) IG

Curve: Mid
Lie: 5 - 6
Depth: 12mm 1/2"
Face: Open
Toe: Square

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BLADE 6

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Left - Intermediate Right - Intermediate Left - Senior Right - Senior

Fastest growing pattern in hockey.

Sometimes considered the elite players curve.

For keeping the puck on the toe, quick release, and extreme precision and accuracy.

Easton: (P28) Open Toe
Formally: Kreps

Bauer: (P28): Eichel
Formally: Giroux

CCM: (P28) McDavid

Warrior: (W28) Gallagher
Formally: Yakupov

True: TC4

Curve: Toe
Lie: 5 - 6
Depth: 12mm 1/2"
Face: Open
Toe: Round

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BLADE 7

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Left - Intermediate Right - Intermediate Left - Senior Right - Senior

A old favorite and very hard to find (Lidstrom).

Built for shooting off the heel, for slapshots, and pinpoint passes.

Easton: (E5) Getzlaf
Formally: Lidstrom

Bauer: (P02)
Formally: Giroux, Kesler, Kronwall, Pronger, Samsonov

Warrior: (W02) Lidstrom
Formally: Jovanovski

Sher-Wood: (PP05) LI

Curve: Heel
Lie: 5.5 - 6
Depth: 12mm 1/2"
Face: Open
Toe: Square

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Note: Chart above designed to categorize by blade type, not all of the blade types are exactly the same!

MORE PATTERNS (Working - Adding more blade categories)

BLADE 8

A gradual heel curve with a rounded toe. Great for rising shots and saucer passes.

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE 9

A small toe curve, great for technical puck handling, toe drags, and all around dangles.

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE 10

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE 11

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE 12

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE 13

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE 14

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE TYPE - PRO HOSSA

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE TYPE - PRO SAKIC

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE TYPE - PRO MALKIN

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

BLADE TYPE - PRO CROSBY

SENIOR - LEFT HANDED

SENIOR - RIGHT HANDED

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Left | Left handed shot, glove in left hand

Full Right | Right handed shot, glove in right hand

SELECTOR 2 | SEARCH BY FLEX

JR | 25-55 Flex

For the younger player that is serious about developing his/her shot and how to use flex technology in hockey sticks.

40" - 50"
(102 - 127 cm)

Under 5'3"
(160 cm)

Under 120 lbs
(54 kg)

INT | 55-75 Flex

HockeyStickMan is one of the few places where you can purchase pro stock intermediate sticks! These are designed to allow the player to have the same blade design and feel but at a flex profile that suits their game. Typically used by Pee-Wee and Bantam-aged players and great for Female Hockey.

57" - 60"
(145 - 152 cm)

5'3" - 5'8"
(160 - 173 cm)

120 - 150 lbs
(54 - 68 kg)

SR | 75-82 Flex

For the players seeking maximum load and release potential. Typically used in Bantam - Midget (140lbs - 170lbs) in No Slap Shot Men's Leagues and in Female Hockey.

60" - 63"
(152 - 160 cm)

5'8" and up
(173 cm+)

140 - 170 lbs
(64 - 77 kg)

SR | 85-95 Flex

The most popular flex rating on the market for Junior and Men's Hockey (170 - 200 lbs), including elite level players. Allows for plenty of load and release potential, quick release and control.

60" - 63"
(152 - 160 cm)

5'8" and up
(173 cm+)

170 - 200 lbs
(77 - 91 kg)

SR | 95+ Flex

Designed for players that take all different kinds of shots. The resistance enables harder shots for bigger and stronger players (200 lbs+). A popular choice among taller players as adding an extension decreases the overall flex rating.

60" - 63"
(152 - 160 cm)

5'8" and up
(173 cm+)

185 lbs and up
(84 kg+)

SR | EXT

Designed for tall and heavy players that take all different kinds of shots. These are usually custom sticks and are not available for sale at most stores. Of course we got them!

63" - 66"
(160 - 168 cm)

6' and up
(183 cm+)

200 lbs and up
(91 kg+)

SELECTOR 3 | SEARCH BY BUDGET

Budget

Description

$150 - $175

The newest and most popular makes and models, and in Pro Stock!

$100 - $150

Top of the line Pro Stock sticks. Strait from the teams!

$50 - $100

Top end Pro Stocks that we got a good deal on! Latest models of refurbished sticks.

Under $50

Clearance priced items. Help us rotate inventory and get a ridiculous deal (while quantities last)

NOT SURE?

Blade 1 is by far the most popular pattern on the market
Blade 2 is the safe bet (simple - not to big or not to small)
Blade 3 is The lease amount of curve and low lie
Blade 4 is a the most popular heel curve

WHAT'S NEW

The Open-Toe (Blade 6) is gaining major popularity throughout the hockey world

ENDANGERED (if we have one buy it fast)!

Lidstrom / Getzlaf (Blade 7)
Iginla (Blade 2)
Tavaras/Heatley (Blade 5)

EXTINCT

Coffee lovers - Only found with HSM! Select sherwood sticks still carry this curve or find it in the Pro Blackouts!
Strait - sorry old timer, maybe try a local museum?

Note: Click on the links to learn about Pro Stock and Refurbished Sticks.