Regardless if it’s for the holidays or as an end-of-season “thank you,” if you want do something special for your favorite hockey coach, check out these gift ideas.
He will never say it out loud, but your coach is cold, especially during games (blame it on the proximity to the ice). So do him a huge favor and get him a pair of Bauer Rink Gloves.
Help your coach show the players on his team that even coaches can have sick sty.
Alternate Pick: Bauer Pulse Special Edition
Coaches have to carry a lot of stuff with them (e.g. first aid kids, extra laces, roster info.) so help them keep organized with the Howie’s Backpack. I personally use and can attest to its quality and comfort.
Coaches are also part-time equipment managers, so having an dedicated bag for extra tools and tape is absolutely essential. The Bauer Toiletry bag is ideal as it allows coaches to separate accessories (e.g. tape, laces, wax) from tools (e.g. skate stones, screw drivers, scissors).
Not all puck bags are created. In fact, most are difficult to carry and poorly made. Pacific Rink’s Puck Bags are at the other end of the spectrum. Huge, overbuilt and has extra pockets for accessories (I carry on-ice markers and an extra whistle in mine).
Being able to mark on the ice is an extremely important for coaches. Whether it’s making a crease for their goalies, creating artificial zones or simply drawing errors to make sure the players know where to go, ice markers are a must for every coach.
Bauer Aetrex Hockey Skate Orthotics
Thanks to hockey specific orthotics, skates don’t have to be uncomfortable anymore. Bauer has partnered with Aetrex and offers a wide variety of insole options. As someone who has had significant foot issues (including surgery) I can attest to the incredible comfort and performance of Aetrex insoles.
My father in law was fond of saying that success often came down to “having the right tool.” After using nearly every kind of tape scissors on the market, I can say the Bauer version is 100% the “right” one.
Either he’s going to lose it (trust me, we go through about 3 a year) or (if he is super well organized and has kept the same one year after year) he’s in desperate need of a new one. Either way, you cannot go wrong getting your coach an extra/new one.
Whether they’re leading an U8 or U18 team, a post cocktail is helps coaches deal with the stress of the job. Because it a very stressful job, give your coach a special glass for their post-game cocktail.
