Breaking the Ice offers equipment for trying hockey at home

By SportsEngine staff, 07/27/22, 1:15PM MDT

Hub exclusive: The Colorado Avs, NHL and NHLPA support the program that sends a ball, two sticks and a hockey net to your house.s

Are you ready to start your hockey journey?

The NHL and NHLPA Breaking the Ice program makes it easy for anyone to give the sport of hockey a try in the comfort of their own home! Register today to have the official Franklin equipment kit shipped right to your front door and learn new skills from your favorite NHL team on any device. The cost is $44.99, plus a 2.9% processing fee.

You’ll also receive access to instructional videos led by some of your favorite Avalanche Alumni, going over basic skills like stickhandling, passing and shooting.

No matter where you live, the NHL and NHLPA are bringing the game to you.

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Click the link below to get your child started:

Click here to register for the Breaking the Ice program

*Registrations are first come, first served, limited, and subject to availability

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