Hockey Deck John Fitzgerald Incoming Shape 1 (8.75)

Hockey Deck John Fitzgerald Incoming Shape 1 (8.75) brings Big John’s local SGV roots into a larger, more grounded Hockey setup with a graphic that feels clean from a distance and strange up close. The top side features a bright pink stained wood veneer with visible grain running through the full length of the board. The small John/Hockey center graphic sits between the truck holes, keeping the top simple once gripped while still giving the deck a distinct pro-model mark.

The bottom graphic uses a bright blue background with a bold red HOCKEY logo across the upper-middle of the deck. Beneath it, the artwork shows a man being surrounded and overwhelmed by dogs, giving the board a tense, chaotic, darkly funny feel that fits Hockey’s raw visual language. The clean color blocking, glossy finish, and open blue space make the red logo and central illustration hit hard without overcrowding the deck.

John Fitzgerald’s connection to Glendora and Monrovia makes this deck especially strong for the local shop wall. His skating is known for speed, size, power, and commitment, and this 8.75" version gives that same bigger-board confidence. The specs provided list it at 8.75" wide by 32.62" long with a 14.62" wheelbase, giving skaters more landing room, more stability, and a strong platform for transition, pools, rails, banks, curbs, and heavier street setups. The supplied shape notes describe this version as Shape 2: a traditional popsicle-style board with less steep concave and a more rounded nose and tail, making it a solid choice for skaters who want width without going full old-school shape.

Hockey comes from the same creative world as Fucking Awesome, with Jason Dill and Anthony Van Engelen behind the brand’s sharp, stripped-down direction. Fitzgerald has been one of the riders who helped define Hockey’s identity from the beginning, and this deck carries that same no-polish, all-impact attitude. Around the San Gabriel Valley—from Glendora and Monrovia to Pasadena, Arcadia, Covina, Alhambra, Azusa, Duarte, Claremont, and South Pasadena—this one has a real local connection that goes beyond just the graphic.

Stix SGV has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley skateboarding community since the late ‘90s. With three locations across Los Angeles County, we’ve been deeply rooted in the local scene. Our Monrovia shop has been a staple since 1997, followed by our Claremont location in 2014, and our South Pasadena shop opening its doors in 2022. Our mission has always been simple: to uphold skateboarding culture and stay true to our community.