What’s the Best Ink for Signing a Hockey Puck or Hockey Stick?

For a black hockey puck or a dark stick blade, bring a silver paint pen. For light wood or a white section of a stick, bring a black permanent marker. You can see both choices in this Dylan Strome autograph pair. He signed the draft-logo puck in silver paint and the stick blade in black felt-tip ink.

Where to Sign a Hockey Puck

Set the puck flat with the logo facing up, then turn it so the lettering reads upright. Look for the widest patch of exposed black rubber on the face. Silver ink stands out there, and leaving a little room around the autograph keeps both the player’s name and the logo easy to see.

If the logo fills most of the face, a fine-tip paint pen can fit a compact signature below the artwork. If you’d like the player to add a jersey number or a date, the blank reverse gives them more room. Keep in mind which side you want facing forward in your display.

Where to Sign a Hockey Stick

For one autograph, the broad face of the blade gives the player room to write. Silver paint is a good choice for a dark blade, as you can see on this Bauer stick signed by Eric Lindros. On light wood or a white panel, black ink gives the lettering stronger contrast.

Before the signing, hold the stick the way you plan to hang it. The blade curves, so check which face you’ll see from across the room. If that face is taped, look for a smooth, exposed section of the shaft. For a team-signed stick, the shaft also gives you space to spread signatures along its length.

How to Keep the Autograph From Smudging

If you’re using a paint pen, prime it on scrap paper before handing it to the player. If you have a spare puck or stick with a similar finish, try the marker there first to see how the line looks after it dries.

After the signing, pick up the puck by its edge or hold the stick by an unsigned section. Follow the marker’s drying instructions before packing it away, and keep the signature clear of bags, sleeves, and mounting clips.

When you’re ready to display your puck, choose a holder that keeps the signed face visible without pressing against it. Browse Display Zone’s hockey puck display cases.