Torjager Hockey

Marty's Tip

The Torjager Way to Tape a Stick

 

Step #1:

Tape a Stick - Step 1

Split the tape in half and wrap around the end of the shaft 8-12 times.

 

You can choose to make it slightly wider for older players, thinner for younger ones.

 

Make sure it is at the end of the stick!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step #2:

Wrap a Stick - Step 2

Wrap full width tape up the shaft from about 8 inches to the top.

 

We do this from the bottom up so it does not roll down your hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marty's Tip

Sticks We Like

 

Easton Iginla Hockey Stick (lie 6 model)

Easton Forsberg Hockey Stick

Sher-Wood Crosby

CCM Vector Recchi

 

Paul Kariya

 

“I think the biggest misconception is that you need a big curve to shoot hard. I remember when I was in college; I used a huge heel curve with a big upshoot. I went to the World Championships that year. Most of the team were professionals, and I looked at their sticks and they were basically straight. I said, “Maybe these guys have something there.”

 

My stick is basically straight now. If you look at the top scorers in history- Lemieux, Bossy, and Gretzky – they had simple sticks, very little curve. They found something they liked and didn’t change it.”

 

From “The Stick” Copyright 2001 by Bruce Dowbiggin

Marty Yewchuk

Keys to Shooting and Puck Handling

1. Hold the stick using the proper grip; the Torjager Grip!

 

2. Use a stick that makes it possible to transfer power to the puck.

 

3. Develop the proper technique needed to shoot the puck hard, consistently and accurately.

 

4. Develop strength in the muscles used in shooting (triceps, forearm, shoulders, hands)

 

5. Handle a puck or ball off ice...every day!