Hockey Smelling Salts — Formulated for Cold Conditions (Ammonia Inhalant)

The first smelling salt built for the cold. Ward worked with professional and amateur hockey teams to formulate a bottle that keeps its sharp, eye-watering ammonia hit even in a freezing rink — where ordinary salts go flat. Uncap it on the bench, take a quick sniff, and it bites just as hard in the third period as the first.

Why hockey players keep it in the bag

• Formulated for cold conditions. Developed with hockey teams so the scent stays sharp in cold rinks instead of fading.
• Ships unactivated. Nothing fades between our facility and the rink — you add the water, so it's full-strength from the very first sniff.
• Bench-ready. A resealable bottle you can hit between shifts, not a one-time snap capsule.
• Genuinely intense. This is not a gentle version. Follow the directions and respect the bottle.
• Made by specialists. We've made nothing but smelling salts for nearly a decade, right here in BC, Canada. It's all we do.
• Refund-backed. If your first sniff doesn't convince you, we'll refund you.

How to use Hockey Smelling Salts

Add a spoonful of water to activate and seal the bottle. To use, uncap it, hold it a few inches below your nose, and take a quick sniff — never press it to your face. Re-cap tightly between shifts to keep the scent sharp.

Questions people ask

What makes these different from regular smelling salts? They're formulated for cold conditions. Ward developed them with pro and amateur hockey teams so the ammonia scent stays sharp in cold rinks, where standard salts tend to weaken.

Who's it for? Hockey players at every level — on the bench, before a shift, or between periods.

How long does a bottle last? Once activated, typically weeks to a few months with regular use, depending on how often you open it.

Why a bottle instead of ampules? No snapping a new capsule every time, less waste, and the scent stays sharper for longer when kept sealed — and it holds up in the cold.

Is this a medical product? No. Hockey Smelling Salts are made for athletic and recreational use only — they aren't intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition.