Hockey Gear Basics
Are you or a family member about to take up hockey?
Hockey is a competitive game that can be played on the ice or a field. Both ice hockey and field hockey require maneuvering a ball or puck across the course so that it can be shot into the opponent's goal. Ice hockey and field hockey are intensive sports that challenge key muscle groups and can burn several hundred calories per hour.
There are several types of hockey.
The type of hockey played will determine what equipment basics you will need. Here are just a few examples of the various types of hockey that can be played.
Field Hockey
Indoor Hockey - Field Hockey Indoors
Mini Hockey - Field Hockey with a minimum of 5 players on each team including goalkeeper.
Ice hockey
Inline hockey (Single Bladed Wheels)
Roller Hockey (Quad Wheels)
Street hockey - (played the same as ice hockey with the same gear (excluding inline skates) but usually on a street or other paved area [not recommended to play in traffic])
Unicycle Hockey UniHoc - Played with plastic sticks (both sides flat) and plastic hollow ball as an introduction to hockey also known as Floor Ball or Floor Hockey
Since hockey is a contact support, a major portion of the gear needed centers around protection. If you spend time finding the right equipment you will assure that the first hockey experience is safer and a lot more fun.
Here is a small shopping list to get you ready:
Helmet with full face mask - designed to protect players from the hazards of hockey
Mouth guard - the mouth guard reduces the frequency and severity of injuries to teeth and mouth while acting as a shock absorber for concussions and jaw fractures.
Neck guard - the neck is the only area left open on a hockey uniform with a relatively large gap between the chin strap and pads. Hockey neck guards are vital so as to protect from fatal injuries.
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Gloves
Pelvic protector - (Jill strap)
Hockey pants and garter
Shin pads
Sanitary or skate socks
Hockey socks
Hockey skates
Stick - for beginners a straight stick is usually chosen.
Tape - taping the blade of your stick keeps the hockey puck from sliding off of the stick.
There is your basic shopping list. Ready to go to the Marketplace?
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Hockey is a competitive game that can be played on the ice or a field. Both ice hockey and field hockey require maneuvering a ball or puck across the course so that it can be shot into the opponent's goal. Ice hockey and field hockey are intensive sports that challenge key muscle groups and can burn several hundred calories per hour.
There are several types of hockey.
The type of hockey played will determine what equipment basics you will need. Here are just a few examples of the various types of hockey that can be played.
Field Hockey
Indoor Hockey - Field Hockey Indoors
Mini Hockey - Field Hockey with a minimum of 5 players on each team including goalkeeper.
Ice hockey
Inline hockey (Single Bladed Wheels)
Roller Hockey (Quad Wheels)
Street hockey - (played the same as ice hockey with the same gear (excluding inline skates) but usually on a street or other paved area [not recommended to play in traffic])
Unicycle Hockey UniHoc - Played with plastic sticks (both sides flat) and plastic hollow ball as an introduction to hockey also known as Floor Ball or Floor Hockey
Since hockey is a contact support, a major portion of the gear needed centers around protection. If you spend time finding the right equipment you will assure that the first hockey experience is safer and a lot more fun.
Here is a small shopping list to get you ready:
Helmet with full face mask - designed to protect players from the hazards of hockey
Mouth guard - the mouth guard reduces the frequency and severity of injuries to teeth and mouth while acting as a shock absorber for concussions and jaw fractures.
Neck guard - the neck is the only area left open on a hockey uniform with a relatively large gap between the chin strap and pads. Hockey neck guards are vital so as to protect from fatal injuries.
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Gloves
Pelvic protector - (Jill strap)
Hockey pants and garter
Shin pads
Sanitary or skate socks
Hockey socks
Hockey skates
Stick - for beginners a straight stick is usually chosen.
Tape - taping the blade of your stick keeps the hockey puck from sliding off of the stick.
There is your basic shopping list. Ready to go to the Marketplace?
Return to Marketplace
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