7 Ways to Get Your Kid Excited for Their First Day of Ice Hockey

Help your child look forward to their first day of hockey with these fun and simple tips for new hockey families.

If your child is nervous—or you are—you’re not alone. Here’s how to make the first day feel like an adventure, not a test.

1. Read a Hockey Story Together
   (Like Twig and Biscuit Learn to Play Hockey!)
2. Let Them Try on the Gear at Home
   Turn it into dress-up play.
3. Visit the Rink Before the First Day
   Familiar sights calm first-day jitters.
4. Watch a Game Together (Even on YouTube)
   Show them kids their age having fun.
5. Make a Special First Skate Playlist
   Music makes it magical.
6. Talk About Falling as Part of Learning
   The pros still fall sometimes!
7. Celebrate the Effort, Not Just Performance
   Praise bravery, not just goals.

Excitement is contagious—especially when it comes from you. Help your child associate hockey with fun, laughter, and love.

Grab our First Day Excitement Kit and help your child feel rink-ready with confidence.