Hockey Gear For All: An Interview with Patrick Michael - Passing It Forward (One Piece of Gear at a Time)

On this episode of Pucked Up Parents, Michael and Angela are joined by Patrick Michael of Hockey Gear For All, a foundation that donates gear to kids in need. He is truly a guest who brings both expertise and heart to the conversation.The episode covers all things hockey gear, from the importance of proper sizing (because nothing ruins a stride faster than ill-fitting equipment) to the less glamorous side of the sport—cleaning and maintaining gear that seems permanently infused with “rink smell.” Patrick shares practical advice on, brands, sizing, hockey player preferences. Michael and Angela, of course, keep things real with a story about their son’s hockey pants that looked like they had a full-on blowout mid-season.Beyond the laughs, Patrick dives into his personal hockey journey—how his passion for the game led him to start Top Hockey Gear, and ultimately inspired the creation of Hockey Gear For All. He explains how the organization collects donated equipment, refurbishes it when needed, and redistributes it to kids across the U.S. and even internationally. His mission is simple but powerful: remove the financial barrier so more kids can experience the game.