Guideline for Properly Fitting Hockey Equipment
It is very important that hockey equipment is properly fitted when purchasing. When equipment is not suitably fitted, the player is exposed to injury. While this is a guide, it is intended to be used by parents, coaches, and players when selecting appropriate protective equipment before stepping on the ice. The information contained herein should only be used as a guideline when purchasing hockey equipment. A qualified expert, can assist you further.
There are three important factors when it comes to hockey equipment:
A. Equipment should be in proper condition,
B. Equipment should be properly maintained
C. Equipment should fit
Equipment Guidelines
Underwear
Shin Pads
Pants
Pants
Skates
Shoulder Pads
Sports Bra
Elbow Pads
Gloves
Throat Protector (mandatory)
Mouthguard (mandatory)
They not only significantly reduce the incidence and severity of injuries to the teeth and mouth, but they also act as a shock absorber against more serious injuries like jaw fractures and concussions.
The proper procedure for fitting a mouthpiece includes:
Helmet
Facemask
Stick
Goaltender Equipment
Weight | Hockey Pants Waist Size (in) | Pant Size |
---|---|---|
3' 3" - 4' 1" | 20 - 22 | Youth Sm/Med |
3' 9" - 4' 7" | 21 - 23 | Youth Med/Large |
4' 3" - 4' 7" | 22 - 25 | Junior Small |
4' 5" - 4 '9" | 24 - 27 | Junior Medium |
4' 7" - 4' 11" | 26 - 29 | Junior Large |
5' 5" - 5' 9" | 30 - 34 | Senior Small |
Length (in) | Gloves Sizing Length (CM) | Size Glove (in) |
---|---|---|
7 | 20 | 7 |
8 | 20 | 8 |
9 | 23 | 9 |
10 | 25 | 9 |
11 | 28 | 9 |
12 | 30 | 10 |
13 | 33 | 11 |
14 | 36 | 11 |
15 | 38 | 12 |
16 | 41 | 13 |
17 | 43 | 13 |
18 | 46 | 14 |
19 | 48 | 14 |
20 | 51 | 15 |
21 | 53 | 15 |
22 | 56 | 15 |
Height | Elbow Pads Lengths (in) | Pant Size |
---|---|---|
3' 3" - 4' 1" | 7 - 8 | Youth Sm/Med |
3' 9" - 4' 7" | 8 - 9 | Youth Med/Large |
4' 3" - 4' 7" | 9 - 10 | Junior Small |
4' 5" - 4 '9" | 10 - 11 | Junior Medium |
4' 7" - 4' 11" | 11 - 12 | Junior Large |
5' 5" - 5' 9" | 12 - 13 | Senior Small |
5' 7" - 5' 11" | 13 - 14 | Senior Medium |
5' 9" - 6' 1" | 14 - 15 | Senior Large |
5' 11" - 6' 3" | 15 - 16 | Senior XL |
Height | Shin Pads-US Sizing Measurement | SG Size |
---|---|---|
3' 1" - 3' 3" | 6 | 7 |
3' 2" - 3' 4" | 7 | 7 |
3' 3" - 3' 7" | 7 | 7 |
3' 3" - 3' 8" | 8 | 8 |
3' 9" - 4' 3" | 8 | 8 |
3' 10" - 4' 3" | 9 | 9 |
4' 3" - 4' 6" | 9 | 9 |
4' 4" - 4' 7" | 10 | 10 |
4' 6" - 4' 8" | 10 | 10 |
4' 7" - 4' 10" | 11 | 11 |
4' 9" - 5 '2" | 11 | 11 |
4' 10" - 5' 3" | 12 | 12 |
5' 3" - 5' 6" | 12 | 12 |