The best way to wash hockey gear and kill the stink

Finding the best way to wash hockey gear is basically a survival skill if you spend any amount of time at the rink. If you've ever opened a hockey bag after it sat in a warm trunk for two days, you know exactly what I'm talking about. It's a specific, pungent scent that seems to defy the laws of nature. It's not just "sweaty"—it's a biological hazard. But honestly, you don't have to live like that, and neither do your teammates. ...

April 27, 2026 · 7 min · Jill Genis