Lifetime Hockey

19.  Place your hockey gear on the tree as illustrated in Figure 11.  The helmet goes on top, then the skates, and elbow pads. The lowest dowel carries shin pads and gloves.

Figure 11.

20.  Place your shoulder pads-chest protector on the top short dowel.   Hang your breezers on the bottom dowel. You can use the short dowel on the back of the vertical riser to hang other pieces of gear such as groin protectors, garter belts  etc.  

Figure 12 shows the completed Hockey Tree with all the gear hung on it.

Figure 12.

You can finish your tree by painting it or covering it with clear finish.   You may also want to add additional hooks for other hockey gear.

Your Hockey Tree should be used every time you play.  Take your gear out of your hockey bag and put it on the tree as soon as you get home.  If you store your gear in a room without a lot of circulation you may want to aim a fan at the tree.

When you get ready to go to your next game or practice take your gear off the tree and put it into the bag.  Once you get into the habit of using your tree you will never forget any gear at home - one look and you will know it is all in your bag.

Enjoy your tree!