A potential trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada threatens to raise the cost of hockey equipment, including sticks, for players and fans. Concerns stem from tariffs that could be imposed on Canadian-made goods, which dominate the hockey market. Parents and athletes worry about the financial burden of higher prices for essential gear. The uncertainty highlights the deep economic ties between the two countries in the sport’s supply chain.

'Hate to think if my son breaks a stick': U.S.-Canada Trade War could spike hockey costs  WWMT