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Hockey is one of the most passionate sports communities when it comes to trading pins. From youth travel hockey tournaments to AAA championships and all-star showcases, custom hockey trading pins are part of the experience. Players collect them, trade them in hotel lobbies and locker rooms, and keep them as trophies from their best seasons. The Pin Creator has been designing custom hockey pins for teams across North America, creating pins that are as tough and detailed as the sport they represent.
Any team placing an order of custom hockey pins — a minimum of 1000 pins at 2″ size or larger — will receive exciting bonuses. You’ll get a FREE 3′ x 6′ banner to promote your team or event. You’ll also receive 100 special gold metal 2″ pins at no additional charge. You enjoy more value with every large order.
Are you a coach or part of a hockey team? If so, we want to help you celebrate your experience. To do that, we’ll create your own custom hockey trading pins. These pins represent the hard work, discipline, and fun that make your team unique.
No matter who you are or what your role is with the team, you can enjoy the fun of trading. Many hockey tournaments feature special ceremonies where all the teams gather to trade their custom lapel pins. It’s more than just a swap — it’s a memorable experience that lets your players interact with other teams, coaches, fans, and even referees. These moments of exchanging pins help everyone forge new friendships, share stories, and build a real sense of community.
Quickly bring your creative vision to life with intricate details and brilliant colors. Your pins will stand out effortlessly. You can make distinctive and dynamic pins that capture the spirit of your most treasured sporting events.
Our efficiently skilled designers are always ready to help. They will work closely with you to portray your vision on each pin. With their support, your ideas become eye-catching and memorable pieces.
Designing your team’s custom hockey pin is a truly collaborative process. Begin with any inspiration you have—whether it’s a rough sketch, your team mascot, or even just an idea. The most eye-catching pins include classic elements such as your team’s name, colors, mascot, city, and state. Many teams also choose to highlight player names or numbers, making each pin feel even more personal.
Don’t worry if you’re starting from scratch or have just a seed of an idea. Our talented designers are here to help you brainstorm and develop a theme. Some popular design choices feature hockey jerseys, rinks, sticks, skates, or the net itself. Whatever reflects your team’s character and achievements, we’ll help turn it into a pin that’s both spirited and unique.
Pin creation has been made more accessible thanks to our business expertise. The entire process feels smooth and stress-free. For customized pins, you can expect shipping within 10 to 12 working days.
We also offer expedited delivery options for an extra cost. In case you need RUSH orders, please don’t hesitate to ask. Our team will gladly arrange faster delivery to meet your urgent needs.
The Pin Creator offers the full range of hockey trading pin styles to fit every team’s vision and budget:
Standard Hockey Trading Pins
Classic die-cast soft enamel pins with your team’s logo, colors, and name. These are the backbone of any pin trading program and the most cost-effective way to outfit your full team with quality pins.
Blinker Hockey Pins
LED-embedded pins that blink or glow when activated. Blinker hockey pins are the most requested specialty style at hockey tournaments. They light up in team colors and create a genuine crowd reaction at trading events.
Spinner Hockey Pins
A spinning element — a hockey puck, stick, or team logo — that rotates on the main pin body. Spinners are interactive and endlessly entertaining for kids during long tournament days.
Glow-in-the-Dark Hockey Pins
Pins with phosphorescent fill that absorbs light and glows in the dark — perfect for evening games, hotel hallways, and late-night trading. Glow pins have become increasingly popular as teams look for new ways to stand out.
Dangler Hockey Pins
A multi-element pin with a main body and one or more hanging charms below — great for including extra information like the tournament year, division, or an additional logo without crowding the main design.
Custom Hockey Lapel Pins
Beyond trading pins, The Pin Creator also produces hockey lapel pins for coaches, staff, board members, and organizational awards. These are typically smaller, more refined pins with a focus on professional appearance rather than trading collection appeal.
Hockey pin pricing depends on style, size, and quantity. Here is a general overview to help your team plan and budget:
All pricing is quantity-dependent — larger orders bring the per-pin cost down significantly. Contact us for a free custom quote for your team’s specific needs.
Exceptional designs: Our efficiently skilled designers can craft hockey pins exactly as per your customization requests. They incorporate even the smallest details to bring your vision to life. Each pin reflects both creativity and precision.
Premium materials: We use only premium materials, expertly crafted for accuracy, a personalized touch, and a trendy look. Because of this, your pins stand out with lasting quality and stylish appeal.
Wide range of designs: Explore a wide variety of pin styles, from enamel to embossed, that suit every preference and personality. You can easily find the perfect match for your team or event.
These features make our pins ideal for hockey events, collectors, and enthusiasts alike. They represent both quality and uniqueness. Get yours now to enjoy the best pin craftsmanship available.
Our custom hockey pins are thoughtfully crafted using a selection of premium metals, ensuring both durability and a refined appearance. Depending on your preferences, we work with quality materials such as copper, iron, and brass—perfect for pins that are both sturdy and eye-catching. For those seeking a truly luxurious finish, options like sterling silver or even 10K gold are available, offering an elevated sense of prestige and distinction.
This dedication to material excellence ensures your pins not only stand the test of time but also shine brilliantly at every event.
Make your pins truly unforgettable with a selection of eye-catching enhancements designed to elevate your hockey trading experience. Our craftsmanship goes beyond standard designs by offering you a wide variety of dazzling upgrades—ideal for making your pins the undeniable star of any event.
Here are some popular customization options you can choose to make your team’s pins unique:
No matter your team’s vision or your event’s timeline, these custom features ensure your pins capture both attention and imagination. Our design team will work with your requirements and budget to craft the ultimate keepsake—one that’s both personal and truly memorable.
After designing thousands of hockey pins, here is what separates the most-traded pins from the ones that stay in the pile:
Many hockey organizations, travel leagues, and tournament hosts order pins in bulk for distribution across multiple teams. The Pin Creator handles large-volume orders with the same care as small team orders — consistent quality across every pin, reliable delivery, and one point of contact for the whole project. If you are coordinating pins for a tournament event with multiple participating teams, contact us to discuss a coordinated approach.
Head on over to our free quote page to get started with your request. Alternatively, call us toll-free at (855) 290-9900 for quick assistance. You can also email us at sales@thepincreator.com with your details. In any case, one of our friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives will gladly prepare a no-obligation free quote for you!
Cloisonné: We carefully craft our hard enamel pins by adding each color individually. We polish the pin to create a smooth, refined finish. The final product features a glass-like surface that radiates elegance.
Soft Enamel: Soft enamel pins are plated with metal die lines, and enamel colors are added to create textured and detailed design. These pins offer a unique tactile experience.
Photo Etched: In the photo etched process, We begin by chemically etching the design into the base metal with precision. We carefully fill the etched areas with color by hand to ensure accuracy. The pin is baked to perfection for a smooth, lasting finish. A clear epoxy coat can be applied for added protection and shine.
Photo Dome: We print your design on high-quality vinyl or paper with precision. We carefully apply it to the metal pin base to ensure a smooth, clean finish. We add a protective epoxy dome over the top. Your design stays vibrant, glossy, and long-lasting.
Screen Printed: Using the silk screen process, we apply each color directly to the metal base with precision. These pins feature solid and bold colors with clean edges. We coat them with a thin layer of epoxy. This protective layer enhances durability and keeps the design safe from wear and tear.
4-Color Process: Ideal for complex art and photo reproduction, this process offers incredible detail and vibrant results. It allows for smooth blends and bleeds of colors, similar to high-quality magazine printing. An unlimited number of colors can be used, giving you complete creative freedom.
Attachment Options: We offer a variety of attachment styles to suit your preference and comfort. Options include butterfly clutches, jewelry clutches, and safety clasps. We provide magnetic clasps, screws and nuts, and stick pins. You can easily choose the attachment that best fits your needs.
For over 30 years, we’ve been a trusted custom lapel pin creator for teams across various sports. During this time, we’ve proudly offered unique sports pins that highlight team spirit and achievement.
Our skilled designers truly understand your requirements from the start. We offer a huge range of sports pins tailored to your vision. With every design, we aim to deliver both creativity and excellence.
Choose an idea
Send us a logo or design , check hockey pins online for ideas to bring your hockey pins to life.
Customize the pin
Go to the free quote form on our website and carefully fill in all your requirements and ideas for a customized pin.
Place the order
After you approve the final pin proof , let us know about your final quantity & wait for us to share the invoice for placing the order.
We offer a variety of modern and trending designs for hockey trading pins. Our audience receives informed and stylish options. Each design reflects current trends and team spirit with precision and flair.
By showcasing these exclusive designs, we provide a broad range of choices to suit every preference. The selection process becomes much simpler. Users can easily find the ideal custom hockey pins that match their team’s identity.
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Hockey trading pins are custom collectible pins that youth hockey teams create to trade with other teams at tournaments, showcases, and events. Each team designs a unique pin with their team name, colors, logo, and year, then trades them as a gesture of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Trading happens in hotel lobbies, locker rooms, and rink hallways. The tradition builds friendships across teams and creates lasting mementos of the hockey season.
Custom hockey trading pins typically cost between $2.50 and $7.00 per pin depending on the style chosen. Standard soft enamel pins are at the lower end of the range, while specialty pins with LED blinkers, moving spinners, or glow-in-the-dark fill are at the higher end. The Pin Creator provides free quotes and free digital design proofs for all orders, so you know exactly what you are getting before production begins.
Blinker pins with LED lights are the most popular specialty hockey trading pins because kids are drawn to the blinking lights at trading events and tournaments. For teams on a tighter budget, spinner pins are the most requested interactive style. Standard soft enamel pins remain the most common overall due to their combination of quality and affordability.
Designing custom hockey pins through The Pin Creator starts by submitting a request with your team name, colors, any existing logo, and your style preference. Our design team creates a free digital proof showing exactly what your pin will look like. You can request revisions until you are fully satisfied, and production begins only after you approve the design. No design experience is required — our team handles everything.
For a single major hockey tournament, most teams order between 75 and 150 pins for a full team. Plan for each player to have enough pins to trade generously — typically 5 to 8 pins per player per event. For the whole season across multiple tournaments, many teams order 150 to 300 pins total. Ordering more at once reduces per-pin cost and ensures you never run out during a trading session.
Yes. The Pin Creator has no strict minimum order requirement for custom hockey pins. Whether you need 25 pins for a small team or 500 for a league-wide event, we can accommodate your order. Pricing per pin improves with larger quantities, so ordering more whenever practical is a smart budget decision.
