Seems there are a good number of sports items that can be 126 inches.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInform...ce.jsp#!sports
"Hockey" not one of them, but you can pack the "sticks" separately to get it under the 62. One bag with pads and a second with just sticks counts as one bag...each need to be under the 62 limit
Hockey / Lacrosse
Allowance/Requirements
Hockey/lacrosse sticks and one equipment bag
Cost
Two pieces - Equipment bag plus Hockey/Lacrosse stick(s) are charged the 1st or 2nd bag rate as applicable. When in excess, each item will be subject to the baggage charge for a single piece.
Maximum Weight and Size
Equipment bag up to 50 lbs. and 62 inches plus Hockey/lacrosse stick(s)
Additional Information
For purposes of excess baggage, two pieces count as one item