Hockey Puck Display Cases for Garage Sale Finds

Hockey fans often ask the question, "What makes a great hockey puck collection?" Is it the rarest pucks? Maybe the oldest? Well, to be honest, I would say that all of these make for a killer collection. Even pucks that just have some sentimental value can be good pieces to display. All in all, I think what makes a great hockey puck collection is really in the eye of the collector. Still, I wouldn't call myself a true collector if I didn't have proper hockey puck display cases to showcase my pucks in.

A couple weeks ago I was browsing through a garage sale, and I ended up finding a bunch of really cool vintage pucks, that were near mint condition. I thought they would look great hanging on the wall in my finished basement, where most of my other hockey memorabilia is showcased. Sure, I had a puck case for most of my cherished pucks, but I thought I needed to "up the ante" a bit for these.

I got online in an attempt to snatch the most fitting puck display for my great new find. I needed a puck display case that could handle many pucks, not just a few. Preferably, I wanted a puck case that allowed me to fill it in with more pucks, as I added in the missing ones to my collection. Also, the type of frame that my case was going to have was a key factor, as well. I was looking for the all-natural elegance of wood, but was okay with plastic, as long as it looked classy. Most importantly though, I needed my hockey puck display case to be UV protective. I know, I know, there isn't much sunlight that gets to the basement, but you'd be surprised what that small amount can do to your hockey memorabilia over time. I didn't want to take my chances with these new pucks.

After some quick Google searches I came across the perfect puck display case that more than suited all of my needs for my awesome pucks. Not to mention the price was super reasonable, as well. I'm just glad these valuable pucks have a new home, and to think, I found them at a garage sale for a couple bucks. Who knew?

Hockey Wedding

Last Month Hillary Duff got married to Mike Comrie from the Pittsburgh Penguins. This brought up a hilarious topic that me and my friends love: hockey weddings. Now I love hockey as much as the next guy, but there is something a little bit cheesy to me about hockey weddings. I just feel its something I could never live down - especially after my mother-in-law murdered me.

Don't believe me? Have a look at some of these hockey wedding photos:

They both look into it - I guess that's OK.

Uhhh....Yeah

Can't Make Fun of Him


The Faceoff

These are pretty funny. I can't say I would do it, nor would I be allowed to do it. Although I can't say I would mind getting some of the hockey wedding favors they have out there!

Remembering My College Hockey Days

My College Hockey Jersey - Natural Lite

I was digging through some boxes in my attic a while back, and stumbled across my old college hockey jersey. Being an avid collector of jerseys and all things hockey, I was pretty surprised that my very own had been hiding from me in my attic, all these years. I had always wondered what had happened to it. I couldn't bring myself to just put it back in the box, and let another some odd years go by before I remember where it was again.

So, after the initial nostalgia wore off, I began thinking of what I was going to do with the my college jersey, now that it had gotten a second life. I couldn't wear it. After briefly trying it on, I realized that it was a little small for me now, and plus I didn't want it to get anymore wear and tear than it already had. The easy thing to do would have been to hang it in the closet, but I had seen my share of moths flying around the house, and I figured that placing it on a hanger would just make the collar stretch out, even more than my neck did. I had hockey jersey display cases for some of my other valuable jerseys, so I wasn't sure why it took me so long to think of getting one for my college jersey. Sooner or later though, that idea popped into my head.

I ended up going with a really great hockey jersey case to commemorate my college days. It has a classy wood frame, it doesn't stretch out the neck hole, and it has hinges on the front of the display, so I can take the jersey out whenever I want - everything you'd expect from a great hockey jersey display case, and more. The hockey jersey display with my jersey in it looked so stunning, I had to hang it right in my living room, and believe it or not, it blended in beautifully.

That whole thing made me wonder what other great hockey stuff from my past, might be stored away in my attic.

Hockey Musical - Why???

Hockey Musicals are Gross!

The Toronto film festival opened up with what is being called a 'hokey hockey musical'.
I guess the world really is trying to drive me insane. Here is their description of said monstrosity:

"Seventeen-year old Farley (Noah Reid) has the stick-handling skills of the next Sidney Crosby. Not that Farley has any idea who Crosby is. He’s led a sheltered life, home schooled by parents (Olivia Newton-John and Marc Jordan) whose idea of homework is trips to an art gallery or ashram. His best friend is Eve (Allie MacDonald), the girl who’s lived next door since they were both three. Much to the dismay of his parents, Farley loves to play shinny with the local rink rats (Dave Bidini, Hawksley Workman et al.). To their even greater dismay, Farley is signed to a major hockey league, where he achieves instant stardom, throwing him into a world of hype. Farley soon finds that hockey fame comes with a price, including the expectation to fight. Throw in a changing relationship with Eve – and Farley is losing his way."

Never in a million years.

Hockey Puck Holders - A Portable Solution

Hockey Puck Holders are Portable and Look Good Too

Hockey collectors, myself included, seem to be constantly looking for the perfect solution to store and display the different pucks in their collection. After a brief online search, I stumbled on some hockey puck holders that seem to meet all of needs for my prized pucks.

One of the major things I was looking for was a convenient and portable way to display my pucks around the house. For a long time, I had some of my favorites displayed in a frame on our living room wall. Frames look great for pucks, but because I'm constantly adding to my puck collection, I had to go through the annoying process of taking the pucks down off the wall, removing them, and putting the recently acquired ones in their place. The I found were the perfect remedy to this problem. Each puck holder is just the right size to fit one puck, so it's super portable, and plus, it's transparent on all 6 sides, making any signatures and printing on the puck, really easy to read. With these hockey puck display holders, I no longer had to resort to removing a frame off the wall, or hammering more holes in my walls to put up new frames. Now, if I don't like the way my puck looks on the coffee table, I'll just put it on the mantel, and so on.

I've been collecting pucks for decades, and honestly, I have boxes of them in my basement. Some are worth lots of money and others just hold some sentimental value to me. Unfortunately over the years, some of my more costly pucks have been ruined by the moisture and dust in my basement. I've tried a few different storage methods - none of which really work too well. The square-ish shape of these new puck holders, make it easy to store my pucks neatly, one on top of the other. They also make it easy to find a particular puck in the stack, because they're transparent. Also, the puck holders two piece snap design gives me pretty convenient access to a puck, say, if I want to take it out to show anyone, up close and personal.

These hockey puck holders are extremely convenient, and the best part is that they're very reasonably priced. I would recommend them for hockey puck collectors everywhere.

Indian Hockey Sex Scandal!!!

The coach of the Indian women's hockey team, MK Kaushik, faces allegations of sexual misconduct by the team members. He has denied any wrongdoing, but has stepped down as the coach of the women's team. It all started when a female member of the team sent in a written complaint alleging sexual harassment.

MK Kaushik inspired the hit movie Chak de India in 2007. He remains steadfast in claiming innocence calling the charges "a big time conspiracy".

Unrelated the video analyst of the team, well just check out what he was doing here.

Crazy Indian hockey sex scandals!!!

Logo Hockey Pucks

If you're an owner of a company, or perhaps part of the marketing team, chances are, you're constantly looking for new ways to get the word out about the business. You've tried putting your logo on pens, note pads, Frisbees, and everything else under the sun, but have you tried custom logo hockey pucks?

Custom logo pucks are becoming an increasingly popular way for businesses to advertise. Why? Well, for one, the surface of a puck is flat, making the logo easy to read, unlike logos on pens or pencils which are often small and distorted-looking. Secondly, logo hockey pucks are keepsake items that will last a long time - making them the perfect gift for employees and clients.

Most importantly though, logo pucks are advertising tools that people can actually interact with. Most business owners want to associate their products with "fun" and "enjoyment." This is why major corporations and small business owners alike, are choosing the hockey puck logo way of advertising. When people play with the puck in their hockey game, and they're game ended up being a great time, chances are they are going to associate their enjoyment with the company on the custom logo puck. Which means, you guessed it, more business for that company.

Because it's fairly common for public service organizations (military, police, fire department, etc) to have their own hockey leagues, they too are jumping on the logo hockey pucks bandwagon. When every member of the league has their organization's custom logo puck, it creates a great sense of spirit toward the specific group they belong to, as well as a lasting feeling of kinship for their fellow officers.

All in all, hockey puck logos for companies and organizations are a fantastic way to drum up more business, or simply to create lasting memories.

Hockey Stick Display Cases: Stick With Wood

Hockey stick display cases not only make your hockey sticks look stunning, they also help protect them from sunlight and humidity. A big part of maintaining your sticks' appearance and overall protection is the type of material that the case is made with. Good hockey stick display cases have frames that are composed of wood, and have finishes like mahogany, or unfinished wood. Mahogany is one of the most elegant of these finishes, and is especially suitable if you have mahogany furniture. Sometimes a hockey stick display case is finished with a neutral color, like black. This is another elegant finish that compliments a lot of decors. There are also natural wood finishes that look great in the home or at sports bars. It's not a good idea to purchase a hockey stick display case made from faux wood or other chintzy materials, because it probably won't look very nice in your home, and you won't be doing your stick any justice - they basically just fall apart. You consider your stick a collector's item, why not display it with the best material? A wood hockey stick display case is really the only way to go. They are durable, look natural, and provide great protection for your hockey sticks - and the various available finishes compliment most decors.

Ordering A Custom Hockey Puck

I thought I would finally launch my hockey blog. And right after the Stanley Cup too! I guess that is what procrastination gets me. Well, I hope you like it and can find some use/entertainment from these articles. I thought I would start off with a review of some custom pucks I ordered for my son's birthday...

I recently decided to order some custom hockey pucks for my son's birthday party. He loves/plays hockey, so I thought it would be a great idea to have birthday themed hockey pucks for all the kids on his hockey team that would be at the party. With the date only a few weeks away, I wondered if I could even order something like that in such a short time span.

After a brief search online, I decided on Monsterpuck - a company that specializes in custom made hockey pucks. They had really nice looking custom pucks, and boasted short lead times as well - just what I needed. So I called to see if I could get some custom pucks made in time for the birthday party-they said yes! And they were extremely helpful in getting me through their really easy process. I just emailed them my artwork - their hockey team's logo with "Happy Birthday!" written above it. Two days later they sent me back a proof of how the final design would look. It looked great. So I went ahead and ordered the pucks. I got the custom pucks like a week and a half later, and they were an absolute hit at the party. They are printed on real hockey pucks too, so its funny to see an occasional birthday puck show up amongst the regular ones at practice. But not my son's! He has his displayed in his room. I think the whole thing turned out really well.

Personalized Hockey Pucks For Any Occasion

Personalized hockey pucks make unique and thoughtful gifts for a variety of different occasions. Whether they're used as parting gifts in wedding receptions and bar mitzvahs, or placed in "goody bags" for a child's birthday party, personalized pucks make special events a bit more memorable. Nowadays, many couples-to-be are steering away from traditional wedding favors (wine glasses, chocolates, etc), and are resorting to more fun, unpredictable gifts to give their guests. Why not a personalized hockey puck with the hockey-fanatic-couple's image and wedding date printed on it? Sure, not everyone plays hockey, but it's a lasting memory of the wedding that family and friends can display in their homes for years. Birthdays are another special occasion that can be remembered with personalized pucks. What better way to celebrate a hockey-loving-child's birthday, than with a personalized puck given to all his friends on the hockey team? Chances are, they'll get a lot of use out of their pucks - so they're well worth the price. It's also common for coaches to give their players personalized hockey pucks at the end of the season - or if they make it to the play-offs or finals. These personalized pucks create a lasting memory of a great season... for the players, as well as the coach.