Hockey tape

Hockey tape

There are two kinds of Hockey tape used by ice hockey players: Stick/Blade tape and shin tape.

"Stick tape" comes in two forms. The first is a cloth-based, self adhesive that can be used for:

* taping the stick handle to allow for a better grip
* taping the stick blade to protect it from wearing and provide a grip on the puck
* taping the lower part of the stick shaft to prevent damage from another player hacking at the stick
* taping the blade proceeding from heel to toe also allows for a player to impart more spin on a puck, adding to a shot or pass' accuracy

The cloth-based tape is a self adhesive, non-elastic and made of cloth or synthetic fibers. The second form of stick/blade tape is a rubber-based, thermosensitive self-adhesive tape, used by NHL player Willie Mitchell [ [http://www.nhldigest.com/willie-mitchell-endorses-blade-tape Willie Mitchell Endorses Blade Tape | NHL Digest- Hockey News and Equipment Reviews ] ] .This rubber-based tape is used for:

* Protecting the stick blade
* Providing a better grip on the puck.

"Shin tape" is a medical-type tape is used on:

* shin pads to keep them in position
* socks over the shin pads to keep them in position

The pressure sensitive tape is self adhesive and water resistant. It is also elastic so that there is no risk of cutting off circulation to the legs.

Other sports using this kind of tape include Field hockey.

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