27 Best Hockey Gifts for Men Who Play and Watch

Plenty of adult players are still hauling a shoulder bag they bought a decade ago. This senior Bauer wheel bag holds a full set of men's gear in its 35-inch body, rolls across icy parking lots, and makes the walk from the car after a late game noticeably easier on a 40-year-old back.

Foot cramps in the third period are usually a flat stock footbed, not the skate. These Superfeet insoles add a contoured arch and deep heel cradle, which locks the heel down and takes pressure off the arch. Check his skate size first; it is a $40 fix that makes every shift feel better.

Beer-league visors tend to be scratched and foggy after a few seasons of bag abuse. The TronX S40 has an anti-fog, anti-scratch coating and a vented cut, so he can actually see the puck at his feet. It is CE certified and mounts to most standard helmets.

Plenty of men are still wearing a jock that predates their kids. This loose-fit Shock Doctor short has a vented BioFlex cup, ventilated mesh and sock tabs, and it is cut for adults who find compression shorts too tight. Go by his waist size.

A fresh sharpening costs money, and walking on rubber mats or leaving wet blades in the bag ruins it fast. This set covers both problems with hard walking guards, absorbent soakers and a towel for wiping down after he gets off the ice.

Wet gloves are the biggest source of hockey-bag smell. This forced-air dryer pushes warm air into glove fingers and skate toes through telescopic ports, and the two-hour timer means he can plug it in after a late game and forget about it.

Waxing fresh tape keeps snow off the blade and adds the tacky feel that makes saucer passes easier. Three pucks of Howies wax will last a weekly player most of the season, and it costs less than a round of beers after the game.

Clear tape holds shin guards and socks in place and gets torn off and thrown away every single game. A five-pack of Howies tape is the unglamorous gift every adult player actually uses, and it pairs well with anything else on this list.

Every team has a guy who never has tape, a screwdriver or a spare helmet screw. This Howies kit packs black, white and clear tape, wax, a helmet repair kit and a fine skate stone into a toiletry-style bag that lives in his hockey bag for good.

A plastic kids' goal will not survive an adult slap shot. This regulation 54-inch Franklin goal uses 1-inch steel tubing and heavyweight netting, so he can rip pucks in the driveway after work. It also doubles as the goal for a weekend game with the neighbors.

Shooting at an empty net teaches bad habits. This tear-resistant tarp straps onto a standard goal and leaves only seven target holes, so he has to pick corners the way he would against a real goalie. A good pairing with the Franklin goal.

Shooting real pucks off concrete chews up blades and pucks. These 15 interlocking tiles create a slick pad about the size of a parking space in the garage, so he can work on quick releases and toe drags with real pucks between ice times.

Tennis balls bounce and roll away; this ball has a steel core and a low profile, so it moves more like a puck on smooth floors. It is a small, cheap gift that lets a man stickhandle in the basement while watching the game.

Each glass is hand-sculpted in Wisconsin with a miniature puck set into the side. For a man who likes a bourbon after the game, it is a gift that gets used every weekend, and a pair makes a nice upgrade.

This opener is cut from a real game-used pro stock stick sourced from NHL and NCAA programs, so no two are the same. At about $15 it is the best-value hockey gift for men on the page and a conversation piece every time he opens a beer.

The decanter is shaped like a hockey stick and pours from the blade, and the four glasses look like hockey helmets. It is unapologetically over the top, which is exactly why it works as a man cave centerpiece or a team captain's gift.

Most players and fans have a drawer full of milestone pucks, game giveaways and arena souvenirs. These four wall racks hold 24 pucks between them and turn that drawer into a proper display in the den or office.

A signed jersey or an old team sweater deserves better than a closet hanger. This large shadow box fits L and XL hockey jerseys behind 98 percent UV-protective acrylic, so colors and signatures do not fade on the man cave wall.

The lace-up collar borrows from a classic hockey jersey, and midweight performance polyester makes it warm enough for the stands without feeling heavy. It is a hoodie a hockey guy will wear to the rink and to the grocery store.

Cold rinks and outdoor pond games call for a hat. This no-itch knit beanie has an embroidered hockey design and a foldover cuff, and it is cheap enough to tuck in as a stocking stuffer alongside a bigger gift.

Ten pairs of hockey-themed crew socks for less than the price of one team jersey patch. They are a lighthearted gift for a teammate, a secret Santa at the rink, or a man who already owns every piece of real gear.

For the hockey guy who also wears a suit to work or is standing up at a wedding, these silver-plated cufflinks with a hockey player design are a quiet nod to the sport. Made in the USA with a lifetime guarantee.

A 32-ounce insulated bottle keeps water cold from warmup to the handshake line, and the engraved hockey design will not peel off after a season in the bag. The chug lid is handy on a crowded bench.

If he has a PS5, the newest NHL game is a safe bet: current rosters, more realistic skating and better goalie play. It is the gift that turns a night with no ice time into a tournament with his buddies.

A lot of men collected hockey cards as kids and quietly miss it. This sealed blaster of this season's Upper Deck MVP has 11 packs, current rookies and three exclusive Gold Script cards, which makes for a fun hour of pack-ripping.

Ken Dryden wrote this from inside the 1970s Canadiens dressing room, and it is still the hockey book most often called the best ever written. For a thoughtful fan, it is a gift that goes well beyond highlight reels.

Decades of Sports Illustrated photos and stories about the Cup, in a hardcover that belongs on the man cave coffee table. It is easy to flip through during intermissions and holds up as a lasting keepsake.