One great way to save some money on hockey gear is to invest in a two-piece stick. These sticks allow you to mix and match your favourite brands, kick points, and blade patterns, in addition to requiring only half of a stick replacement rather than the full thing.

Winnwell’s shafts and blades offer a great place to start. The Winnwell Q9 Grip hockey shaft is made with a 12K carbon construction and skin surface, as well as a smooth grip finish to help you keep good control of the stick while you play. The taper is made with a versatile and standard taper to fit most standard blades.