LEARN TO PLAY

Interested in learning how to play ice hockey?  Look no further. The North Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Association offers a wonderful hockey development program called Wildcats - Learn To Play Hockey.

Jersey & Socks:  Wildcats practice jersey and matching socks will be handed out to all NEW participants at the first ice session.

Sticks:  Correct stick height is important!  With the toe of the stick on the floor, the stick shaft should reach the player’s chin when wearing hockey skates or the player’s nose when wearing street shoes.

Other Required Equipment:  Skates, Shin Pads, Cup/Garter Shorts, Hockey Pants, Shoulder Pads, Elbow Pads, Helmet, Gloves, Neck Guard, Mouth Guard

 Recommended Shopping Locations for New Equipment: 

• Hockey specialty stores - Pure Hockey (Cranberry, Bridgeville) and Perani’s (Greentree)
• Sporting Goods Stores - Dunham's and Dicks
• Online stores - Amazon, Hockey Monkey, Ice Warehouse

 Recommended Shopping Locations for Used Equipment: 

• Online - Facebook marketplace
• Local store - Play-It-Again Sports, and Goodwill
• Borrow from a friend who plays hockey and has outgrown their equipment

Learn to Play Questions - Contact hdp@wildcatshockey.net