I’m a proud hockey mom and I’ve enjoyed my time in the rink MOST of the time, but some parts of hockey really drive me crazy! There’s the cost, the politics and of course the schedule, but one of the worst parts for me is the change room struggle to get 8 year-old Jayden dressed and undressed for hockey!
Jayden is ALWAYS the last one on the ice and the last one out of the change room after a game or practice! I’ve tried timers, nagging, bribery (he’s a sucker for candy), punishment, rewards, embarrassment, threats. Guess what…they don’t work to get Jayden dressed any faster! I admit that some of his inability to get dressed quickly is the fact that he gets distracted and finds it hard to focus on the one task of getting ready. I know that his ADHD can cause his mind to wander while he’s supposed to be getting ready but I needed to find a way to make this process easier for both of us!
Now that I’m older and wiser after my first season of rep hockey I found a trick to help make change rooms a MUCH happier place for Jayden and me! I was sent a very cool new product from Oneiric that was created by a young female entrepreneur who loves hockey! Emily Rudow is an innovator who at only 26, totally gets that parents want to keep their kids safe and get them dressed quickly!
So, what makes these base-layer pants so different? Oneiric’s patent-pending base pant adds and extra layer of protection over most youth hockey pants! These very well-made, soft pants (worn as an under layer) include; shin-pad pockets, velcro to hold up hockey socks, a built-in pelvic protector, and cut-resistant fabric at the ankles. The unique back-of-the-leg padding is perfect for my son who loves penalties…this extra protection helps with slashing and flying pucks! Of course with the shin-pads able to stay in the base layer, it literally removes a very time consuming step from the process and eliminates the need for Jayden to spend time taping his socks! It literally took 10 minutes off of Jayden’s dressing time.
The new fit took a few practices for Jayden to feel comfortable in his new base layer, but when I asked him his favourite feature, he said the soft fabric and the “socks” at the ankles!
It looks like hockey just got a little easier for the both of us!
Check out the Oneiric Blog (where I was featured), details on their player and goalie pants, sign up for their newsletter and learn more about their creator!
Want to win a great hockey gift pack worth over $200 from Oneiric?
Contest open to Canadians only, ends March 6th 2016. Non-transferable and no cash value.
Andrea
February 11, 2016 at 6:11 pm (9 years ago)My son loves the challenge of getting the puck past players, and playing hockey with his friends.
ashley carriere
February 11, 2016 at 11:09 pm (9 years ago)my girls love the social part of hockey 🙂 but I feel you when it comes to changing.. my girls love to talk and take a long time to change
Andrea
February 12, 2016 at 12:12 pm (9 years ago)Our daughter plays in the boys league and there are a couple other girls that play on her team as well. They are so chatty that they have a tough time getting themselves ready. We as parent feel like the dress police
Kathryn Howell
February 12, 2016 at 1:08 pm (9 years ago)When Dylan was little we made it a game – first one out of the change room gets to go on the ice first. Now him and his buddies race to get dressed first so they can play before they skate!
Amy Heffernan
February 12, 2016 at 5:54 pm (9 years ago)I think my son enjoys the fact that he is playing and having fun with his friends in hockey!
Heather Hamilton
February 12, 2016 at 5:56 pm (9 years ago)Thanks for entering!
Cheryl
February 12, 2016 at 6:01 pm (9 years ago)My son loves the goal scoring part! He loves trying to deke other players
Nancy T
February 12, 2016 at 6:11 pm (9 years ago)My girls love to skate fast and feel the wind!
Bailey Dexter
February 12, 2016 at 6:14 pm (9 years ago)My grand-kids love just getting out with other kids & playing. They are still young so they are just learning hockey!
Cheryl
February 12, 2016 at 6:15 pm (9 years ago)They just love being out playing as a team with their friends 🙂
ivy pluchinsky
February 12, 2016 at 6:17 pm (9 years ago)my niece loves skating! she is fairly new at it, but loves it!
Wendy hutton
February 12, 2016 at 8:04 pm (9 years ago)the boys love to skate fast and its a challenge for them getting the puck and scoring
lynn clayton
February 12, 2016 at 8:04 pm (9 years ago)MY SON JUST LIKES BEING ON THE ICE
Jonnie
February 12, 2016 at 8:27 pm (9 years ago)My son loves all the new friends he meets playing hockey
LILLIAN BROWN
February 12, 2016 at 8:47 pm (9 years ago)My granddaughters love all the friends they have met in their skating clubs
Cassie Fancy
February 12, 2016 at 9:06 pm (9 years ago)My son loves to skate “really fast” lol
Carole D
February 12, 2016 at 9:30 pm (9 years ago)It’s all about having fun!
Heidi c.
February 12, 2016 at 9:34 pm (9 years ago)My girls love how freeing and exhilarating zooming around the ice can be!
TJ Turnbull
February 12, 2016 at 11:54 pm (9 years ago)my child tells me the best part of skating is the feeling that you are flying … always makes me smile :D)
Jennifer L.
February 13, 2016 at 12:09 am (9 years ago)My son loves moving fast on the ice.
Courtney
February 13, 2016 at 12:22 am (9 years ago)My son loves going really fast and being with his friends
Jenness M
February 13, 2016 at 12:24 am (9 years ago)Its my sons second year of skating and he loves how fast he can go.
lori b
February 13, 2016 at 4:08 am (9 years ago)gotta have fun
Robyn Bellefleur
February 13, 2016 at 5:18 am (9 years ago)My daughter just loves being with her friends while skating.
Juliee Fitze
February 13, 2016 at 11:39 am (9 years ago)My son’s favorite part was being out with his friends.
Julie F
February 13, 2016 at 6:03 pm (9 years ago)My grandsons love hockey if they are not at the arena they are playing on the street, I think they just love being on the go all the time!
FREDERIC BROWN
February 13, 2016 at 6:09 pm (9 years ago)Carter loves the exercise and all the great friends he has met
Karla Sceviour
February 14, 2016 at 2:36 am (9 years ago)my son loves playing hockey with his friends!
Steve Bobula
February 14, 2016 at 3:55 am (9 years ago)Having fun with their friends
Joey B
February 14, 2016 at 3:42 pm (9 years ago)My son just loves “hitting” the puck. (I wouldn’t quite call it shooting, just yet)
andrea amy
February 14, 2016 at 5:56 pm (9 years ago)He loves sliding around and having fun (no hockey, just skating on the ice)
Lisa A.
February 14, 2016 at 7:15 pm (9 years ago)My son loves the camaraderie. Doing what he loves – playing hockey with his friends. A few goals here and there doesn’t hurt either. 😉 These base layer pants look awesome! Thanks for making me aware!
Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo
February 14, 2016 at 10:59 pm (9 years ago)My kids love getting outside in the cold and getting a work out.
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
Maritess S
February 15, 2016 at 12:48 am (9 years ago)My kids love that they get to skate with friends, neighbours and classmates and get to take trips with them too.
Doris H
February 15, 2016 at 2:40 am (9 years ago)He loves playing hockey with his buddies.
Krista M
February 15, 2016 at 8:47 pm (9 years ago)My daughter just loves it when she gets to be the goalie, every save makes her feel exhilarated!
Josh S
February 16, 2016 at 3:34 am (9 years ago)My daughter enjoys the freedom of gliding around the ice.
Sunshine G
February 16, 2016 at 4:54 pm (9 years ago)She’s just learning how to skate – so she’s a bit overtasked, but I think she likes finding the bit-by-bit mastery of movement.
SamanthaLQ
February 16, 2016 at 10:32 pm (9 years ago)My daughters favorite thing about hockey is working together with her team to score goals and have fun.
Amy C
February 17, 2016 at 1:16 am (9 years ago)My kids just like to get out there and have fun
Sarah
February 17, 2016 at 11:12 pm (9 years ago)Having fun and being with other kids is something she looks forward to.
Holly MacRitchie
February 18, 2016 at 2:05 pm (9 years ago)My little one loves skating outside in the backyard, and rehearsing recitals for me to watch.
Little Miss Kate
February 19, 2016 at 3:17 am (9 years ago)we are still pretty new to the hockey world, but DS LOVES when he gets to skate with the puck
missbobloblaw
February 19, 2016 at 4:34 pm (9 years ago)My daughter loves being able to spin when skating!
angela m
February 20, 2016 at 1:23 am (9 years ago)My daughters love to be able to go fast and to try new things.
Dave
February 21, 2016 at 4:10 am (9 years ago)moving fast
Nicole
February 21, 2016 at 1:45 pm (9 years ago)My son loves getting together with his friends & scoring goals.
Kim K
February 21, 2016 at 10:37 pm (9 years ago)The skating and learning new skills on skates
Holly OGorman
February 22, 2016 at 1:29 am (9 years ago)Being out on the ice definitely gives my daughter lots of confidence 🙂
Tammy Dalley
February 22, 2016 at 4:27 pm (9 years ago)my boys just love being on their skates and being able to glide across the ice in their skates, and just being with their friends!
linda D
February 23, 2016 at 12:58 am (9 years ago)My kids love hockey. The socializing, speeding down the ice, shooting the puck into the goal net. All of it!
Erica S
February 26, 2016 at 10:15 pm (9 years ago)My 7 year-old’s favourite part of hockey is her teammates. My 6-year-old’s favourite part of hockey is skating fast and scoring goals. My favourite part of hockey is watching my kids be active, developing their skills, and connecting with what it means to be part of team. Thanks for the contest!
maria
February 28, 2016 at 7:02 am (9 years ago)They like it because it’s fun!
Carey Hurst
March 1, 2016 at 5:31 am (9 years ago)Just learning this year.. its just fun for him to glide on the ice and practice with his socks on the floor at home
Monique L.S.
March 1, 2016 at 8:58 pm (9 years ago)My daughter loves feeling the cold on her cheeks, and chasing after the puck.
Israel y
March 2, 2016 at 4:03 pm (9 years ago)my son likes the thrill of skating on the ice
Joni W
March 3, 2016 at 5:21 pm (9 years ago)I have no child but my older nephews loooove skating and are just getting into hockey. still working on the younger one to get into hockey. he will.