What tape do NHL players use?

Asked by: Rick Kanzelmeyer

Every player in the NHL tapes the blade of their stick. Tape comes in many different sizes and colors, so there are a lot of options available. For the most part, players will either use black or white tape, and once they make the choice it tends to become habitual.

What tape do pro hockey players use?

Grip tape, or more commonly used as surgical tape. It can be used on your knob to add extra grip and prolong the life of your gloves. Grip tape is very popular with NHL players.

Do NHL players use friction tape?

Some players still use friction tape, but it is often dissuaded from use by arenas, as the black material making it up transfers onto the puck and causes sneaker-like streaks along the edge boards and glass of the rink.

Why do NHL players use white tape?

Many believe that using black tape is what hides the puck from the goalie, but many goalies actually mentioned that white makes it harder to see when they are shooting the puck because the tape blends into the color of the ice.

What type of tape is hockey tape?

Friction tapes
It is a cloth-based self-adhesive, elastic or non-elastic cotton or synthetic fiber. Wrapping a friction tape around a hockey stick grip handle helps the stick last longer and prevents it from wear and tear, taping the blade helps to improve the quality of the hockey puck control.

Can NHL players use colored tape?

NHL – link
A player may apply tape anywhere on his stick for reinforcement or to enhance control of the puck. He may use any color tape that he prefers.

Do NHL players use a new stick every game?

It’s not uncommon for NHL players to use a new stick every game and their teams pay for them — an average of about $200 per stick, which is about $100 less than they cost in a sports store. The regular season is 82 games — not including practices — so the stick bill for NHL teams can get very expensive.

Do NHL players tape their own sticks?

From beer leagues to the NHL, taping the stick is often considered to be a holy pre-game ritual for almost every player. The tape job (or “TJ” for short) needs to be perfect, done the same way, to the same length, with the same amount of overlap, and with the perfect amount of wax, no exceptions.

What hockey tape is the best?

List of the Best Ice Hockey Tape

Is hockey tape different than athletic tape?

Hockey tape has more of an actual grip athletic tape is smoother with less of a grip and tears your gloves up less imo

How many NHL players use black tape?

Black tape gets the slight edge in frequency of use, with 56% of current NHLers choosing black tape (including 66% of defencemen!).