There's no need to skate onto thin ice when shopping for the hockey fans on your holiday list. You can be sure to shoot-and score-with apparel and other items from the National Hockey League.
For example, for the die-hard fan, authentic and replica jerseys may be the best way to show support for the team they love. Have a favorite player's name and number embroidered on the back. Or help the recipient get closer to his dream of becoming an NHLer by adding his name and favorite number.
For the youngest fans-24% of the NHL's fan base is between the ages of 6 and 17-you can pass on team pride with an item from the new Reebok kids' collection. There are more than 75 styles of kids' apparel and head wear, including replica team jerseys, locker room and practice apparel and outerwear in sizes 0-20 for NHL fans ranging in age from infant to 17.
For the fashion-forward female NHL fan-women make up 40% of the NHL's fan base-Reebok has a new line of products featuring team logos in ultrafeminine styles, including pink-and-white replica jerseys that provide a terrific fit and take into account sizing women want. Or go for a great stocking stuffer with the LogoArt Ladies Starlette, a dazzling, water-resistant watch that displays the team graphic on the face.
For the hockey experience at home, Electronic Arts and 2K Sports have the best NHL video games on the market, including "NHL 07" for PS2, Xbox 360 and PSP, and "NHL 2K7" for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
If you're shopping for a hockey collector, consider a limited-edition Photomint, which features a framed, double-matted and numbered 8x10" image, 24K gold- plated NHL logo or team franchise coin and a numbered certificate of authenticity. With My NHL Monopoly, hockey control freaks will be able to fulfill their fantasy of buying, selling and trading their favorite teams in a quest to "own" every NHL team. And NHL Hockey Series 13 action figures from McFarlane are great gifts for the young and the young at heart.
Finally, for the home, you can complete a hockey room with the Dreamseat leather recliner, equipped with two conveniently located cup holders. Or choose Northwest Blanket's triple-woven 48x60" blanket, perfect for curling up at the game or in front of a roaring fire-available in all 30 team versions. The Regent NHL Rod Hockey Table has a glossy playfield with official NHL graphics, fiberglass player rods and pro-quality gear mechanisms for smooth play.
Author: Stacey Moore
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