Equipment List & Information
All players must wear proper equipment which is required by the rules of USA Hockey. Equipment should be specific for ICE HOCKEY. All helmets must have a face mask and must be HECC approved.
Skater
Protective Cup
Hip Pads or Padded Pants
Elbow Pads
Shoulder Pads
Shin Guards
Gloves
Skates
Stick
Neck Guard
Mouth Guard - Non clear. Mandatory for Peewee and older
Helmet w/Face Mask- HECC approved
Goalie
Protective Cup
Hip Pads or Padded Pants
Chest Protector
Goalie Leg Pads
Blocker
Catching Glove
Skates
Stick
Mouth Guard - Non clear.
Mandatory for Peewee and older
Helmet w/Face Mask- HECC approved
Fitting Guide
The following are guides to assist in fitting equipment. Try equipment on to ensure a proper fit.
Helmet and Face Mask
Place a tape measure 1" above the eyebrows and measure the distance around.
| Helmet Size Guide | |
| Head Size |
Helmet Size |
| 20 1/2" | Extra Small |
| 21 5/8" | Small |
| 22" to 22 1/2" | Medium |
| 22 7/8" | Medium to Large |
| 23 1/4" to 23 5/8" | Large |
| 24" to 24 3/8" | Extra Large |
| 25 1/4" | XX Large |
Shoulder Pads
Measure the player's chest just below the arm pits.
| Shoulder Pad Size Guide | |||
|
Age |
Chest Size |
Player's Height |
Shoulder Pad Size |
| Junior | Up to 28" | Up to 4' 0" | XX Small/X Small |
| 28" to 32" | 4' 0" to 4' 10" | Small/Medium | |
| 32" to 36" | 4' 10" to 5' 6" | Large/X Large | |
| Senior | 36" to 40" | 5' 4" to 6' 0" | Small/Medium |
| 40" to 44" | 5' 8" to 6' 4" | Large | |
| 44' plus | 5' 8" to 6' 4" | X Large/XX Large | |
Elbow Pads
Measure the length between the shoulder pad and the cuff of the glove. Match the measured size to the size of the elbow pads or use the chart below to match the player's height. There should be no gap between the bicep extension of the shoulder pad or the cuff of the glove.
| Elbow Pad Size Guide | |
| Player's Height |
Elbow Pad Size |
| Up to 4' 0" | Youth |
| 4' 0" to 4' 10" | XX Small |
| 4' 10" to 5' 6" | X Small |
| 5' 4" to 6' 0" | Small |
| 5' 8" to 6' 4" | Medium |
| 6'0" plus | Large |
Gloves
With the player's forearm bent, measure the distance between the fingertips and the elbow or use the chart below to match the player's height.
| Glove Size Guide | |
| Player's Height |
Glove Size |
| Up to 3' 8" | 9" |
| 3' 8" to 4' 8" | 10" |
| 4' 0" to 4' 4" | 11" |
| 4' 4" to 4' 8" | 12" |
| 4' 8" to 5' 4" | 13" |
| 5' 4" to 6' 0" | 14" |
| 6' 0" plus | 15" |
Pants
Measure the player's waist.
| Pants Size Guide | ||
| Age | Waist Size | Pant Size |
| Youth | 18" to 20" | Small |
| 20" to 22" | Medium | |
| 22" to 24" | Large | |
| 24" to 26" | X Large | |
| Junior | 20" to 22" | XX Small |
| 22" to 24" | X Small | |
| 24" to 26" | Small | |
| 26" to 28" | Medium | |
| 28" to 30" | Large | |
| Senior | 28" to 30" | X Small |
| 30" to 32" | Small | |
| 32" to 34" | Medium | |
| 34" to 36" | Large | |
| 36" to 38" | X Large | |
| 38" to 40" | XX Large | |
Shin guards
Measure from the center of the kneecap to the top of the skate boot while player is sitting. Match the measured size to the size of the shin guards or use the chart below to match the player's height.
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Shin Guard Size Chart |
|
|
Player's Height |
Shin Guard Size |
| 3' 4" to 3' 8" | 8" |
| 3' 8" to 4' 0" | 9" |
| 4' 0" to 4' 4" | 10" |
| 4' 4" to 4' 8" | 11" |
| 4' 8" to 5' 0" | 12" |
| 5' 0" to 5' 4" | 13" |
| 5' 4" to 5' 8" | 14" |
| 5' 8" to 6' 0" | 15" |
| 6' 0" to 6' 4" | 16" |
| 6' 4" plus | 17 " or 18" |
Skates
The heal should fit securely in the cup of the skate with no more than a quarter-inch of space between the tip of the skate and your toes. Insert can usually be removed to judge proper fit. Generally, most skate sizes are one size smaller than the current shoe size.
Sticks
The stick should come just below the player's chin when standing while wearing skates. In bare feet, the stick should come below the nose.
Goalie Pads
Measure from center of knee
cap to floor. Then measure from center of knee cap to player’s thighs,
approximately 4" above the knee. Then multiply the size of the skates by
0.75. Add all measurements. The final number will be the pad size.
Senior Sizes: 36", 34",
33", 32", 31"
Junior Sizes: 30", 29", 28", 27", 25