Player Hockey Equipment

What Do They Need?

Required Equipment — Buy New or Used

It is mandatory that all players, without exception, wear all required equipment for all games and practices. Some stores sell used equipment, at lower prices, which can be a great alternative to purchasing new. Be sure when you purchase used equipment that it is in good condition. We recommend that certain pieces of equipment only be purchased new (eg. Helmets).

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT:

• CSA-approved helmet + full cage mask
• Mouth guard (optional for PreNovice)
• Combined athletic cup & garter belt; or boxer-style “jock”
• Neck guard
• Shoulder pads
• Elbow pads
• Shin pads
• Hockey gloves
• Skates - must be sharpened regularly
• Practice jersey
• Hockey socks
• Hockey stick (wood) for beginning player
• Black or colored tape for hockey sticks
• Hockey equipment bag

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

• Skate guards
• Velcro elastic shin straps (clear tape can be used instead)
• Under Armour / long underwear

Mouth Guards

Your family dentist can usually fit your child for a good-fitting mouthguard for only a little more than a store-bought mouth guard. They will fit better (some dentists may provide a remake when new teeth come in) and the players find it easier to breathe with these more compact mouth guards.

Where Can You Buy Equipment?

Many sports stores offer excellent starter packages for first-time hockey players. Sources for new and used hockey equipment in the local area include: