DIY: Hockey Goal

A homemade hockey goal is much cheaper than a goal you'd buy in a store.

If you're looking to play some street hockey, there's no need to splurge on a professional hockey goal. By buying a few supplies and spending a few minutes, you can build your own hockey goal and save a considerable amount of money. Your homemade goal might not stand up to the rigors of a tournament game, but it should be good enough for a few friendly street hockey games or games using lighter pucks.

Things You'll Need

• Two 10-foot pieces of PVC tubing measuring 1.5 inches
• Six elbow connectors that fit the tubing
• One piece of hockey netting
• Fine tooth saw
• Glue

Instructions

1. Cut one of the two PVC pipes into two 1-inch pieces. You should have one extra piece of 18-inch pipe left over. Cut the other pipe into two 40-inch pieces and two 20-inch pieces. Keep all the pieces together and within easy reach.

2. Connect the two 40-inch pipes to the 20-inch pieces using the elbow connectors.

3. Weave the edges of the hockey net over the 40-inch pieces of pipe and over the bottom of your goal.

4. Attach the 51-inch piece of piping to the top edge of the of the vertical pipes using elbow connectors.

5. Connect the remaining 18-inch pieces to the top of the goal posts to form a crossbar that will stabilize your goal. Loop the net over the top part of the goal posts.

6. Squeeze glue into all of the joints and let the glue set before playing a game of hockey.

References

• Hockeynets.com: Making a Homemade Hockey Net
• Scooter.net: How to Build Your Own Street Hockey Net for Under 35 Pounds