HockeyJam.co.uk

Sports & Recreation

25/04/2026

Reminder that shop today (Saturday 25.04) is CLOSED - due to hockey tournament!

We apologise for any inconvenience it may cause.

15/04/2026

Due to busy month with hockey - some days we are not operating as normal.

Please find our opening hours in this poster.

Other days we are working as normal:

Monday - Friday 11-19
Saturday - Sunday 11-17

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this. 🙏

20/03/2026

Potentially another life saved today at Hockeyjam 😂

Sharpening your ice hockey skates isn’t just important—it’s fundamental to how well you can skate. It directly affects your grip, speed, balance, and even safety.

Here’s why it matters:

🧊 1. Edge control = everything

A proper sharpening creates two clean edges on each blade. These edges let you:
• Turn sharply
• Stop quickly
• Accelerate explosively

If your skates are dull, you’ll feel like you’re slipping or sliding—especially when trying to stop or change direction.

⚡ 2. Performance boost

Good sharpening helps you:
• Push harder without losing traction
• Glide more efficiently
• Maintain stability at higher speeds

Even small differences in sharpness can noticeably affect your skating.

🛑 3. Safety

Dull blades increase the risk of:
• Falling unexpectedly
• Losing control during stops
• Collisions with other players

Sharp edges give you predictable control, which is critical in a fast-paced game.

🔄 4. It’s not one-size-fits-all

Sharpening isn’t just “sharp or dull”—it’s about the hollow (the curve between the edges).
• Deeper hollow = more grip, less glide
• Shallower hollow = more speed, less bite

Your ideal setup depends on your weight, skill level, and playing style.

⏱️ 5. How often should you sharpen?

Typical guideline:
• Recreational players: every 10–20 hours of ice time
• Competitive players: every few sessions or even before games

You should sharpen sooner if you notice:
• Slipping in turns or stops
• Difficulty holding an edge
• Visible nicks in the blade

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Bottom line

Skate sharpening is as important to hockey as tyre pressure is to a car—you can play without it being perfect, but you’ll never perform at your best.

If you want, I can help you figure out the best hollow for your size and playing level.

14/02/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances- shop on 14.02 is closed at 16:00!

We apologise for any inconvenience it may cause.

26/12/2025

Happy Boxing Day from team Hockeyjam 🎄

Up to 30% disocunt in our store from today until New Year.

-20% on all protective wear
-20% on all skates
-20% on all sticks
-20% on all accessories
-30% on all apparel

If you can’t make it to the store, don’t worry we haven’t forgot about you. You can use an unlimited coupon code: SALE on our website to receive 15% discount on all our items.

Sale is valid until 01.01.26!

http://www.hockeyjam.co.uk

25/12/2025

May the spirit of Christmas fill your home with peace, joy, and love. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Hockeyjam 🎄

23/12/2025

Please find our opening hours during Christmas and New Year 🎄

This year we are open on Christmas Eve for last minute Christmas gifts 🎁

We are open as normal from 02.01.2026.

Come and say hello 👋

30/11/2025

Last day of Black Friday sales. Come and see us in our store in Peterborough or purchase online using promo code - BLACK2025 to get 20% discount on all items!

http://hockeyjam.co.uk/

28/11/2025

It’s not Black Friday Sales, it’s been Black November Sales at Hockeyjam.

All month through we had sales on different equipment and skates. Let’s make last 3 days of the month very special and get 20% discount on all items from all current prices.

Simply use Promo Code: BLACK2025 at the checkout to get your discount or visit our store in Peterborough and we will apply the discount on every sale 👌

Promo valid from 28.11 - 30.11.2025!