HockeyJam.co.uk

🌸 Bank Holiday Monday 🌸

Dear Customers,

Just a little reminder that our shop is closed today, Monday 31st August, due to the Bank Holiday.

We wish all our lovely customers a wonderful and relaxing Bank Holiday Monday! ☀️💐
Enjoy your day, spend some quality time with your loved ones, and make the most of the beautiful day! ❤️

We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

Have a lovely Bank Holiday! 🌷✨

Team Hockeyjam

Due to annual leave please find our opening hours for next 2 weeks:

07.08.26 11:00 - 19:00
08.08 - 09.08.26 11:00 - 17:00
10.08.26 - CLOSED
11.08 - 14.08.26 11:00 - 19:00
15.08.26 11:00 - 17:00
16.08.26 - CLOSED
17.08 - 21.08.26 11:00 - 19:00
22.08.26 - CLOSED
23.08.26 - CLOSED

We apologise for any inconvenience it may cause.

With thanks
Team Hockeyjam

Due to unforeseen circumstances on Friday 15.05 and Monday 18.05 shop opening hours are 13:30 - 19:00!

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this!

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

We apologise for any inconvenience it may cause.

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. 🙏

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.

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

We apologise for any inconvenience it may cause.

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

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 🎄

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 👋