Compilations are probably the fastest way to build up your music library. Ranked on a scale of one to five pucks.

World Cup of Hockey 2004

The official soundtrack of the World Cup of Hockey 2004. This album compiles some of the world's best rockin' hockey tunes from the past few years, plus some old favourites. All killer, no filler: all songs are useable in your arena. The best sports music we've seen in a long time!

This album even has great liner notes, with a paragraph about each song or band's connection to hockey. Apparantly Sam Roberts has cancelled all tour dates in early September so that they can watch World Cup games. Plus there's a DVD with comments from players about hockey music. BUY IT NOW

Track listing:

1. Where The Streets Have No Name - U2
2. Feeling This - Blink 182
3. Song 2 - Blur
4. Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones
5. Hate To Say I Told You So - The Hives
6. Lust For Life - Iggy Pop
7. The Hell Song - Sum 41
8. I'd Do Anything - Simple Plan
9. In The Shadows - The Rasmus
10. 10. 50 Mission Cap - The Tragically Hip
11. 11. Hard Road - Sam Roberts
12. 12. Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
13. 13. Rock N Roll All Nite - Kiss
14. 14. Cum On Feel The Noize - Slade
15. 15. Not Ready To Go - The Trews
16. 16. Last Resort - Papa Roach
17. 17. Falling To Pieces - Thornley
18. 18. She Hates Me - Puddle Of Mudd

Don Cherry's Hockey Hits

This is a pretty good mix of hockey songs, with something for a variety of situations. Combined with Volume 2, this would be a good foundation for your hockey music library. BUY IT NOW

Don Cherry's Hockey Hits, Volume 2
Another decent collection of tracks that ranks higher than most sports compilations. Mostly arena staples, with a few good surprises that make it worthwhile. BUY IT NOW

Various Artists
The World's Greatest Hockey Hits

A great compilation, full of hard-to-find songs that aren't easily available anywhere else. We've used just about every track at our rink either as an in-game tune, an intermission/pre-game filler, or as a promotional bed. Contains the hard-to-find "Hockey Song" by Jughead. "Well, I play Air hockey, Ball hockey, Barn Hockey, Bubble Hockey, Field hockey..." Almost worth buying just for that song alone!
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The Zambonis
"More Songs About Hockey... "

We use two tracks in high rotation: "Drop That Puck!" and "Hockey Monkey" at the 67's. The rest are great fillers for intermission, walk-in, etc. A must-have for your rink.
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The All-Star Jock Jams

Lots of duds on this album, but at least five good tracks: Who Let The Dogs Out, Song #2, Rock 'n' Roll Part 2, Zombie Nation, Get Ready For This. BUY IT NOW

Jock Jams Volume 1

Mostly a dance compilation, with out-of-date dance tunes. But a few good classics, including Geat Ready For This, The Power, Unbelievable, YMCA, and Rock & Roll Part 2. BUY IT NOW

Jock Jams Volume 2

Good: I Like To Move It, Give It Up, Boom Boom Boom. Bad: Macarena. BUY IT NOW

Jock Jams Volume 3

One of the weakest Jock Jams. Probably best known for Dick Vitale's "It's Awesome Baby" cameo. BUY IT NOW

Jock Jams Volume 4

Austin Powers contributes "Yeah Baby", a staple of sports djs everywhere in the last 90's. A decent 2 Unlimited megamix, but mostly forgettable stuff. BUY IT NOW

Jock Jams Volume 5

The worst of the Jock Jams cd's. Don't bother. Best track is Ray Castoldi's organ version of the Mexican Hat Dance. BUY IT NOW

Contact 1, Contact 2, Contact 3, Contact All-Star
There were at least four or five volumes of this compilation, released in Canada only. Some good stuff — you can probably find it at a used cd store. If you know of a good source online for purchasing, let me know.

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