19 awesome hockey-themed toys

Your little hockey fan will love Playmobil’s first-ever line of NHL-branded toys. The collection includes a wicked arena that comes with two goalies, two players and four hockey pucks. The best part? Kids can customize their arena and players’ jerseys with stick-on logos from all 30 NHL teams. You can also get additional items, like a Zamboni, referees with a Stanley Cup and a shooting pad set. Extra players from teams across the league can also be purchased separately. $70 for the arena, starting at $9 for one NHL figurine, toysrus.ca

Your little hockey fanatic will now have a choice between collecting big or small figures with the NHL line from Imports Dragon. The first wave of these 3-inch and 6-inch figures includes a stats card that can be used for competitive play against other collectors in the card game that’s featured with this series. To own the full game, you can buy the starter kit, which includes three 3-inch figures, six dice, three player cards, pucks, instructions and a play mat. $20, importsdragon.com

Your kid’s sporty imagination will go wild with this Hockey Guys play set. Have the Toronto Maple Leafs go head-to-head with one of their biggest rivals: the Montreal Canadiens. Who will win? This set includes 14 players, a referee, a puck and an 18-inch by 26-inch hockey rink complete with nets, boards and a plastic “ice” mat. $35, mastermindtoys.com

If your whole family loves hockey, here’s something perfect for game night. NHL Spot It! is a fast-paced game that requires players to flip NHL-logoed cards and be the first to point out the pair with the matching hockey illustrations. $23, mastermindtoys.com

Collect key players from your favourite Canadian teams to create an all-star team with these minifigures. Not only do they resemble the real players but they also have bendy knees and poseable arms, so they can pass, shoot and skate past their competitors. $13, shop.nhl.com

Have a little builder on your hands? If so, she’ll have tons of fun putting together this 73-piece Zamboni machine. Your hockey fan can order the Zamboni in her favourite NHL team and keep it as a collectible or toy. $25, shop.nhl.com

Does your kid consider himself to be a hockey know-it-all? Have him test his skills with this three-volumes-in-one hockey trivia book. This 384-page book promises cool details that only diehard hockey fans would know. $13, mastermindtoys.com

Chilly winter nights spent inside watching hockey with the fam call for a cuddle buddy, and this Ty Beanie Ballz plush is perfect for your tot. This little guy is five inches of squishy goodness! You can also get this plushy in other teams, like Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and New York Islanders. $7, shop.nhl.com

Little hockey fanatics can now show off their team pride on the streets with an NHL bike! This customized ride has a 12-inch steel frame, single-speed gears, 12-inch tires, coaster brakes, a 3-D handlebar plate and a team pennant. The bike comes in all seven Canadian NHL teams. If your little one outgrows these wheels, he can always upgrade to the 16-inch version. $110, canadiantire.ca

No more waiting: NHL 17 is finally here for Xbox One and PlayStation 4! This hyper-real game takes players straight into game day atmosphere. The game brings ways to compete as a team, new features across single-player modes and gameplay innovation for every position. It’s the perfect game for an older kid who’s craving a little hockey off the ice. $80, bestbuy.ca

Get your sticks ready for a little table hockey action! This official NHL-licensed game comes with three-dimensional characters from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, two pucks, puck ejectors, Plexiglas shields behind the nets, goal counters and turnable goalies. And, unlike the classic table hockey games you remember, Stiga ensures no “dead spots,” which means there’s no room for cheating! You can also buy additional team packs for $20. $130, mastermindtoys.com

Get your kids to assemble a winning play with this 48-piece floor puzzle. Its cardboard pieces are thick and coated for an easy-to-clean surface in case someone spills juice on the puzzle while building it. $18, mastermindtoys.com

Little collectors will want to expand their decks with these rising rookies and NHL superstars cards. Each tin comes with 12 packs of cards. $40, toysrus.ca

Want to make family board game night even better? Make it hockey-themed by adding in this checkers set. $25, indigo.ca

Slap, shoot, score! Your kid can recreate her favourite plays in this Maple Leafs hockey rink with mini figures with bendable knees and posable arms which lets them pass, shoot, skate and block shots. The set comes with one Toronto Maple Leafs player and one goalie. $180, indigo.ca

This game gives you all the action on the ice, but in card game form! It features all 30 NHL leagues and brings 54 cards. Each player places down a card at the same time, and the player with the highest card gets to use the action indicated on the card. As each player wins a round, their puck is moved up closer towards their opponent’s net. Whoever gets the puck into the net wins! $23, mastermindtoys.com

If your little one has ever wanted to be a hockey team captain, now’s his chance. This card game will put him front-and-centre, allowing him to build his own team with the best players in the league. If he’s stuck on how to put together all-stars, there’s a Captain Card that will be able to guide him. $50, indigo.ca

Take the classic game of pinball to the next level with this NHL set. Its surface is sloped, so it keeps the action moving fast. Plus, your kid only needs one hand to control all the players. $50, mastermindtoys.com

Does your hockey star have what it takes to block shots from tiny motorized goalies who zoom forth to block shots? There’s only one way to find out! $30, thebay.com

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