The holidays are here, and if you’re shopping for a youth hockey player, you already know the best gifts are the ones they’ll actually use – on the ice, in the driveway, or on the way to the rink. This guide cuts through the gimmicks and highlights gear, training tools, and fun extras that make a real impact for players (and the parents who live the rink rat grind).
From top-tier protection to fun keepsakes and must-have accessories, here are the best hockey gifts for 2025.
1. Titan BattleGear cut-resistant baselayer (A9 neck protection)
When it comes to safety, nothing beats our BattleGear. Titan’s A9-rated cut-resistant neck guard shirt is the safest option on the market, delivering full-neck protection that doesn’t shift, bunch, or leave gaps. It’s built with Titanotex™ fabric and an ergonomic, integrated collar system designed specifically for youth players who deserve elite protection.
👉 Shop: Titan BattleGear Neck Guard Shirt – Youth. From $159
For a festive, hideous twist that coaches will hate, shop the Puckin' Ugly cut-resistant baselayer.
2. Hockey speed radar – track shot speed at home
Turn your driveway or basement into a mini combine… if you dare. A hockey speed radar lets kids measure their shot speed in real time, track progress, and compete with friends (or siblings). It’s one of the coolest training tools you can give a young player. Yes, the bragging rights are included.
👉 Shop: HockeyShot Extreme Radar 2.0. $139.99.
3. A “Rink Rat” tee
Perfect for school, practice, or lounging around, Titan’s new Rink Rat tee brings big personality and all-day comfort. It's soft, bold, and built for the kid who lives at the rink.
👉 Shop: Titan BattleGear Rink Rat Tee. $35
4. Floor hockey pucks for at-home training
Keep your player’s hands fast and their stickhandling sharp with lightweight floor hockey pucks. Great for the basement, garage, or driveway – they let kids practice anywhere without tearing up your floors or those sticks. Affordable, simple, and endlessly useful.
👉 Shop: Bauer Floor Hockey Pucks (3-Pack). $8.99
5. Design-your-own hockey bobblehead
Because… why not? This is a guaranteed hit. Upload your player’s photo, customize the jersey, and the company turns it into a personalized hockey bobblehead. It’s a fun keepsake, a confidence boost, and an unforgettable gift that celebrates their season in a special way.
👉 Shop: Custom Hockey Bobblehead. $69.90
6. Personalized hockey Christmas ornament
Nothing captures the season like adding your player’s name, number, and team colors to the tree. A custom hockey ornament is a sweet, sentimental stocking stuffer that becomes part of the family tradition year after year.
👉 Shop: Custom Hockey Ornament.$14.99
7. Tickets to a game
Give the gift of experience. Whether it’s NHL, AHL, PWHL, college hockey, or your local junior team, nothing beats live play. The energy, the atmosphere, the nachos – kids remember these moments forever.
👉 Find tickets: Check your local team or Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, or your arena’s website.
8. Hockey Bingo for parents in the stands
Let’s be honest: the games are fun, but they also mean a lot of waiting, long tournament weekends, and unpredictable pacing. Enter: Hockey Bingo. Parents, play along as you watch – spot a breakaway? Mark it. Ref misses a call? Mark it. The crowd chants "DEFENSE!" Mark it. It’s hilarious, fun, and makes tournament weekends less painful.
👉 Shop: Hockey Bingo (Set of 2). $58
Final thoughts – the best gifts are the ones that make time at the rink more fun, keep kids safer, or bring your hockey family closer together. Happy Holidays!
