Supporter and Cup Essential protective equipment. Gloves Check for proper fit, with good finger and hand mobility. Shoulder Pads Adjust to fit the individual at the time of purchase. A fiber cap is extremely important in preventing shoulder separations and should extend to the tip of the shoulder. Pants Held in proper position by suspenders.
Pants provide protection for the lower spine, hips and thighs.
Properly fitted so they do not slide. The goaltender's equipment is especially important, so seek advice from a knowledgeable source. This brochure has been prepared by USA Hockey to assist parents in becoming more familiar with the sport of ice hockey and its organization and structure at the grassroots level. In this brochure, you will find information designed to enrich the entire youth hockey experience for parents and players alike. Keep in mind that, above all, the motivating factor for most children who enter an organized youth sports program is their desire to have fun.