

A suitable kids' hockey stick makes puck handling, passing, and shooting practice easier for young players. Among Bauer, CCM, and Warrior YTH sticks, you will find lightweight and easy-to-handle options for players of different ages and sizes. The selection includes both affordable sticks for first hockey practices and high-quality composite sticks for actively playing juniors. Choose a stick with the right length and flex for your child so that playing feels natural.









































YTH, or Youth, refers to a smaller hockey stick size proportioned for young players. Youth sticks are shorter with thinner shafts than JR, INT, and SR sticks, making them easier to handle with small hands. They also feature a lower flex rating so a child can bend the shaft on shots without excessive effort. The right stick size helps develop proper technique and makes playing ice hockey much more enjoyable.
In our selection, you will find Bauer, CCM, and Warrior youth ice hockey sticks across various price points. We offer lightweight, easy-to-handle entry-level sticks for the first years on the ice, as well as high-performance composite models for kids training with dedication. For example, Bauer Vapor and Supreme sticks along with CCM Jetspeed, Ribcor, and Tacks models offer distinct characteristics for shooting and puck handling. Warrior Covert sticks complement the selection with options tailored for quick-release shooting.
Stick length should be chosen based on the child's height and individual feel. A stick that is too long makes stickhandling difficult, while one that is too short can compromise player posture. Flex stiffness is equally important: a lower flex number indicates a softer shaft that a child can more easily load on shots. It is not recommended to choose a stick with extra growth allowance that is too long or too stiff, as a properly fitted stick helps in learning the correct shooting technique.
Learn more about choosing stick length, flex, and blade pattern in our ice hockey stick buying guide. As your child grows and outgrows a Youth stick, the next size category is typically a junior (JR) ice hockey stick.
YTH, or Youth, refers to hockey equipment designed for the youngest children and beginners. These sticks are proportionally shorter, thinner, and significantly more flexible than junior or senior sticks.
For the smallest players, an ideal flex is often 10–30 flex so that the stick flexes sufficiently on shots and passes.
Shortening a stick always makes the shaft stiffer, increasing its effective flex rating. For this reason, it is best to choose a kids' stick that is already the right length so that its flex characteristics remain optimal.
Taping the blade starts from the heel and progresses smoothly towards the toe. A knob sized comfortably for the child's hand is built at the top of the shaft using cloth tape or a pre-made grip to enhance hold.
You should upgrade to a larger stick when the child grows taller and the stick length falls well below the chin while standing on skates. Additionally, as the child's strength increases, a shaft that is too soft will no longer support effective shooting.