Essential Equipment for Hockey Players

Ice skates cutting across frozen surface.

Skates

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Helmet

Hockey player skating on ice, close-up.

Hockey Socks

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Shin Guards

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Gloves

Hockey player wearing protective gear in locker room.

Shoulder & Elbow Pads

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Hockey Pants

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Jersey

Hockey player wearing protective neck guard.

Neck Guard

Hockey stick and puck on ice.

Sticks

Sticks come in a variety of:

  • Kick points (low, mid, or high) that affect how quickly the puck releases off the blade.
  • Flex ratings (how stiff the shaft is – specifically, how many pounds of force it takes to bend the stick one inch. The right flex helps get more power and accuracy.)
  • Curve patterns (toe curve, mid curve or heel curve).