The Best Hockey Gift Ideas For Your Puck Loving Dad
The Short Answer Is: A great hockey gift for your dad should reflect his level of involvement in the sport. For a weekend warrior and tournament player, consider high-quality hockey gear like a new hockey bag or a portable skate sharpener. For the beer league player, a personalized cooler for the bench or even hockey tickets to a game at the local rink can add a fun and personalized touch to their hockey experience.
Full disclosure, I’m a dad and I’m a big hockey fan.
I grew up in Kansas where we all had basketball hoops in our driveway, and when I turned 8-years-old I wanted to find a different sport to play. That’s when I fell in love with hockey.
I used to beg my parents to take me to Wichita Thunder games at the old Kansas Coliseum, and started watching NHL2Night and became a die hard Pittsburgh Penguins fan (who didn’t love Jaromir Jagr’s mullet?). Now in my mid-30’s I’m playing in a weekend ice hockey beer league and my kids are playing hockey with me in our basement. Hockey is just the best.
With Father’s Day fast approaching, and if your dad is as much of a hockey fan and plays the sport like me, it’s so simple to think buying him a hockey gift for Father’s Day is the right choice. It’s so easy it’s like scoring an empty net goal. But with so many hockey-themed gift ideas for dad out there, how do you know which is best?
In this guide, I’ve collected an assortment of dad hockey gift ideas that suit the casual fan and weekend warrior. Somewhere down below lies the perfect Father’s Day gift for your old man. Now, go find that perfect gift and light the lamp this Father’s Day!
Tickets to a Hockey Game
Nothing beats attending a hockey game. The atmosphere, the fans, the sounds, the smells … it’s just the best. Before kids, my wife and I would go to Pittsburgh Penguins games a couple times of year. She even surprised me a couple of times with tickets to games. Your dad might enjoy surprise hockey tickets as a gift just as much as I did. When you purchase hockey tickets on Vivid Seats, they have a 100% buyer guarantee. And now through December 31, 2022 you can use promo code DEAL20 to take $20 off any ticket purchase of $200 or more!
Bauer Hockey Sauce Kit
He’ll think this Father’s Day gift is saucy. Think of the Sauce Kit like playing cornhole in the backyard, but with hockey sticks and pucks. This is a great way to get dad and the whole family to work on their hockey skills outdoors. This is perfect for picnics, trips to the beach, basically anywhere you can think of!
Balance Board Sports Trainer
If your hockey playing dad is really trying to up his game, this balance board from Revbalance is the perfect gift to help him excel. Whether he simply wants to strengthen his balance, or challenge himself on some drills, this balancing tool will make off ice training fun and difficult all at the same time.
Hockey Stick Sunglasses
Let dad look cool in the sun on and off the ice with a pair of BLADE SHADES. These sunglasses come in different styles and colors to match his favorite team, plus the sides look like actual hockey sticks! They come in regular sticks and goalie sticks too. He’ll love wearing a pair of these!
Outdoor Ice Rink Kit
Every hockey playing dad loves some good ole’ fashioned pond hockey. Bring the backyard rink to them in the “rink in a box” from NiceRink. This 20×40 foot ice rink will give dad and the family more than enough space to lace the skates up and play some backyard stick and puck. This may be the most perfect hockey gift a dad could ask for.
Hockey Puck Beer Pint Glass
Whether your dad like to enjoy a cold one while the hockey game is on, or enjoy a cold one after playing hockey, this is the pint glass he needs. This glass comes with a miniature hockey puck embedded in the glass. Talk about a hard slap shot! Your dad will love this hockey gift, and make him smile each time he pulls it out of the cabinet for a drink.
Hockey Goal with Backstop
If your dad doesn’t already have a hockey goal at home to practice on, look no further than the Bauer Performance Steel Goal with Backstop. This regulation size hockey goal will give dad a chance to work on his slap shot, with a backstop net to catch any stray pucks that got away from him. Mom will appreciate fewer holes in the drywall (trust me).
Magnetic Shooting Targets
Let dad work on his shooting accuracy with these magnetic hockey shooting targets from PRO GUARD. This targets will stick to any steal hockey goal, and allow dad to move them anywhere around the goal pipes. They’re a great hockey gift for dad that he’ll have fun with and help him get better at the sport he loves.
Replica of The Stanley Cup
Everyone who ever plays hockey always has the dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup over their head. Now you can buy dad a miniature replica of the Stanley Cup to lift over his head whenever he wants! This 14-inch-tall officially licensed replica will look great on his desk, or wherever he keeps his hockey memorabilia. Wherever dad sets it out, he’ll love his own version of the Cup!
Fold & Go Mini Hockey Set
For dads with young kids, this makes a great hockey Father’s day gift from the children in your home. This mini hockey set will let your dad still get in some hockey fun with the kids. This is perfect for setting up in the living room while the game is on. I always like pushing the couches around it like hockey boards and telling the kids to check me into the couch! He’ll enjoy this so much, and so will the kids.
Green Biscuit Training Puck
If your find your dad struggling to work on his dangles in the driveway because the puck he is using keeping skipping on the concrete, you need to get him the Green Biscuit. This practice hockey puck is perfect for working on his stickhandling skills off the ice. Its design allows for smooth movement that resembles like he’s actually moving a puck on ice. A great gift well worth it for under $20!
Hockey Equipment Bag with Wheels
Has your dad been lugging the same old hockey equipment bag over his shoulder for years? Give him an upgrade he’ll love with Bauer’s Premium Wheeled Bag. Think of it like a piece of rolling luggage for travel, but inside are all of the pockets and storage he needs for gameday and packing his gear. Plus, he can roll his gear into the rink now! A top shelf hockey gift idea dad (especially his back) will appreciate.
Gameday Hockey Knit Beanie
The locker room of an ice rink can be freezing. Keep dad warm while he’s gearing up for the game with a new knit beanie from CCM. This beanie comes in different colors, and makes an affordable Father’s Day gift option for the hockey playing dad in your family.
Roller Hockey Skates
Has your dad tried taking his love for hockey out on to the street? Inline hockey is becoming popular across the country as well as cross training in the summer. These roller hockey skates from Bauer resemble a true ice hockey skate, and will let dad take his passion for hockey outdoor all year long.
Team USA Hockey Dri-Fit Shirt
Let your hockey loving dad show off country pride in this Team USA hockey t-shirt from Nike. Not only can he wear it during the World Juniors or the Olympics, but he can show off his passion for country and hockey at the same time. Hey, what dad wouldn’t love another t-shirt to wear?
Cameo From Their Favorite Player
Yes, even former hockey players and current hockey broadcasters and notable personalities can be found on Cameo. Prices vary, but there is a wide selection of those from the world of hockey that will make personalized videos for your dad. You can find Teemu Selanne, Mark Messier, Jim Craig, Tie Domi, John Buccigross, and even The Hanson Brothers are all waiting for your request on Cameo.
Deluxe Sliding Board
If you know your hockey playing dad wants to work on his game, this sliding board from BLUE SPORTS is a great way for him to work on his skating speed. This off-ice training tool will help your dad work on his skating stride and conditioning. And since it’s portable, he can use it outside in the yard or in the basement during the winter.
Hockey Socks
If your dad has been wearing the same socks when he plays hockey for years, give the man a new pair of Bauer Pro Vapor Tall Socks. The Bauer Pro Vapor Tall Sock features Merino coll that naturally wicks moisture, regulates temperature, resists odor and is lightweight and durable. A great Father’s Day hockey gift that won’t break the bank.
New Era 39Thirty Hockey Cap
Give dad a new hockey cap he can be proud to wear from Bauer. This New Era style cap comes in different colors, and will look sharp on him as he’s walking into the rink.
Hockey Stick Grip
Somewhere in here is an inappropriate joke about your dad’s stick shaft and getting a grip … anyway, the BUTTENDZ Twirl 88 Hockey Stick Grip has been designed in collaboration with Patrick Kane. Featuring a new and improved design on the original Buttendz Twirl, your dad will enjoy a raised line spun around the stick. You know, his hockey stick.
Don Cherry’s Rock’Em Sock’Em Hockey
If you know hockey, you know Don Cherry. Since 1989 his iconic series has been running strong with Bloopers, Plays, Saves, and hits and fights as well as highlights from Coaches Corner from Hockey Night in Canada. Add this to your dad’s DVD collection and he’ll tell ya “Grapes, all the way eh!”
Stickhandling Muscle Ball & Puck
If your dad plays in a rec league, help him better his game with the CCM Stickhandling Muscle Ball & Puck. The Muscle ball is 4x the weight of a puck (18.85 OZ). The Puck is double the weight (11.5 OZ) of a traditional puck. This will help dad build strength and helps slow down the pace of his dekes and toe drags.
