When it comes to cost, hockey gets a bum rap

Technical Director, Prince Albert Minor Hockey

I’m really tired of hearing how Hockey is soooo expensive, granted it isn’t free to play, but let’s do some comparisons.

Registration for a 10-year-old hockey player is roughly $450 for the season.
Registration for a 10 year old, who plays House League and Celtic soccer is more
Registration for a 10 year old in Tea Kwondo is more.
And check the fees charged for dance.

As for equipment, my son this year needed a new visor, new hockey pants, a new stick and hockey socks, cost $92.
My Grandson needed new Soccer cleats, new shin pads and new soccer socks, cost $85.
Not much difference.

Tournaments, apparel, extra practice time, etc., are over and above and are up to the parent group of each team, so there are options and fund-raising opportunities.

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If you want your son to play with a $250 synergy stick that is up to you, if your team wants to play in tournaments in Edmonton … then expect to write a check. But it is what you make it, and from where I sit the value and enjoyment a child and his or her family gets out of hockey bring the costs in line with any other activity.