To take care of the smell, we use OT Odor Treatment Spray to eliminate offensive odors. It's an anti-bacterial disinfectant without much scent. You don't want to treat the equipment with anything perfumy, because when you wear it again that can react with your sweat and actually burn your skin or eyes. Another thing to keep in mind. I wouldn't recommend altering any piece of equipment.
Manufacturers make equipment to protect players for one reason and that's to prevent injury.
If you alter your equipment or take any padding out, you will create gaps in the protection. So cutting any piece of equipment for us is strictly a no-no. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. All Rights Reserved.