
Game Day, Every Day
There’s something special about game day. The buzz of energy, the smell of coffee in a travel mug, the ritual of packing up gear and heading to the rink… For hockey moms, it’s more than a routine. It’s a way of life!
Cold Arenas, Warm Hearts
But anyone who’s spent more than five minutes in a rink knows: those cold bleachers hit differently. No matter how many layers you pile on, the chill has a way of settling into your bones. And yet, there you are, game after game, doing what hockey moms do best: showing up for their little ones (or not so little ones).
From Dread to Game-Changer

Over time, hockey parents have found a secret weapon. Not just another scarf or socks, but gear that actually changes the way they experience game day.
Yes, you guessed it: it’s ororo heated gear!
One hockey mom told us us how she used to dread tournament weekends because of the freezing temps, until she got her first ororo heated vest. “It’s lifechanging,” she said. “I’m a hockey mom who hates the cold, and this has made all the difference.”
Other hockey moms don’t just wear theirs to the rink; they bring them into chilly restaurants and classrooms too (because we all know how freezing it gets when the AC is cranked up).
Not Just Surviving the Cold, But Enjoying the Moment
Stories like these are becoming more common. As word spreads from rink to rink, more and more parents are turning to heated gear, not just to survive the cold, but to enjoy the moment.
No More Shivers
Take the Maverick SureWarm™ Heated Jacket, built for harsh outdoor conditions, but just as handy in an ice-cold arena. One mom told us she threw it on before a 6 a.m. game and didn’t shiver once the entire hour. It’s warm, yes, but it’s also comfortable. And when you’ve been layering up for the fifth day in a row, that comfort makes all the difference.
Warm Hands, Full Heart
Others swear by our heated gloves. A mom who juggles coffee, camera, and equipment bags in subzero parking lots told us the Twin Cities 3-in-1 Heated Gloves were a game-changer for her. “My fingers used to go numb before the puck dropped. Not anymore.” The fact that they’re waterproof and touchscreen-compatible? Just icing on the cake.

Bleacher Bliss
And then there’s the quiet hero: the Heated Stadium Seat. For parents who spend hours on metal bleachers, it’s like flipping a switch, from cold and tense to warm and relaxed. “It’s the kind of thing you don’t know you need until you sit on it,” one parent said. “Now I never go without it.”

Not Just Gear: A Way to Be Present
These aren’t just gadgets, they’re what make it possible to be present. To actually enjoy the game instead of counting down the minutes until it’s over. And they last. One mom wore her original heated vest for five years, nine months a year, before finally upgrading. “I literally wore it out,” she laughed. “And I’d do it again.”

What stands out in these stories is how little they focus on the gear itself. It’s not just about staying warm. It’s about being there, fully there, for every shift, every goal, every post-game hug.
Giving it a Chance
Some moms discovered heated apparel after watching others on the sidelines. One mom noticed every other parent in her hockey circle had one, so she finally gave in and got a vest. “My only regret is not getting one sooner,” she said. “Now I wear it to lacrosse games, office days, even running errands.”
For another mom, it was a gift. She gave her daughter, a fellow hockey mom, a heated vest, and the reaction said it all: “She absolutely loved it. Perfect in every way.”
Staying Warm, Showing Up
Because in the end, that’s what it’s all about. Taking care of ourselves so we can keep showing up for them. Staying warm so we can cheer a little louder. Finding comfort so we don’t miss a single moment of joy.
Gear That’s Changing the Game (and the Bleacher Experience):
Whether it’s the 6 a.m. practices or the late-night games, the chaos in the car or the chill in the rink, hockey moms keep showing up. Heated gear just makes it a little easier to do so without freezing, because when you’re warm, you’re present. And when you’re present, you never miss the moments that matter most.