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Golden KnightsCreating a safe environment for families to develop a love for hockey is integral to the Learn to Play program and the first step in doing so is providing all participants with head-to-toe equipment. Participants will be properly fitted with equipment during an in-person fitting event held at a location associated by each club.
ONLINE FITTING GUIDEAll the equipment provided will be for participants to keep upon completion of the program.
*In addition to the equipment listed above, we recommend all participants purchase a mouth guard, neck guard and athletic supporter.
Equipment Guide
All the equipment provided will be for participants to keep upon completion of the program.
One of the biggest thrills for a new youth hockey player is getting the chance to put on their equipment.
Follow this guide in numerical order to get yourself ready to play.
1. Supporter and cup
Essential protective equipment
2. Shin Pads
Check for proper length to ensure pads protect the knee and shin completely
3. Hockey Socks
Pull-on over shin pads and attach to Velcro on hockey supporter
4. Pants/breezers
Pants provide protection for the lower spine, hips and thighs
5. Skates
Should be laced from bottom to top tightly to ensure that ankles do not bend
6. Shoulder Pads
Line-up the center-line of player's shoulders with the center of the shoulder pad caps
7. Elbow Pads
Tighten straps so pads do not move on the arms during play
8. Jersey
Goes over shoulder and elbow pads
9. Helmet & Facemask
Must be of a design and construction approved by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC)
10. Gloves
Check for good finger and hand mobility
11. Stick
Length should generally extend from the ice to the player's chin (with skates on)
Elbow Pads
Gloves (Back)
Gloves (Front)
Stick
Skates
Shoulder Pads
Shin Guards
Hockey Jersey
Hockey Socks
Hockey Pants
Helmet
