wrap the top of the stick with the plug in it with foil and then heat it up for about 30 secs with a blow torch (if you dont have one your local rink should have a heat gun) then grab a hot mat or something and use it to pull the plug out.
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Use a Stanley knife, preferably with a hooked blade to cut the old grip and pull it off in one piece, then peel or scrape the old tape off being careful not to damage the shaft, and then use solvent to remove any residue.