Hockey Buying Guide

Hockey  is a fast-paced and physical sport where the object of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team.  With fast movement on the rink, a stick in hand, and body checking allowed, it gets dangerous and rowdy out there!  Players  and fans  both thrive off of the hype of it all, but please, let's be logical and take the proper safety precautions first.  We don't want anyone losing more teeth than necessary.

Ice Hockey Equipment

Having the proper hockey equipment  not only keeps the players safe, but enhances the performance of the game.  Depending on a player's position, he/she may have different buying priorities.    

For the Lower Body

Hockey Skates	Ice Hockey Stick	Hockey Pants	Shin Guards	Pelvic Protection

For the Upper Body

Hockey Helmet	Neck Guard	Shoulder Pads	Hockey Gloves	Mouth Guard

For the Goaltender

Goalie Stick	Goalie Skates	Goalie Mask	Catch Glove	Hand Blocker

Goalie Chest and Arm Protector	Goalie Pants	Goalie Pads	Goal Jock	Goalie Socks

Necessities for Roller Hockey Players

Roller Hockey Stick	Roller Hockey Skates	Roller Hockey Knee Pads	Roller Hockey Gloves	Roller Hockey Ball

Miscellaneous Equipment

Hockey Bag	Hockey Stick Tape	Skate Holders	Hockey Pucks	Hockey Apparel

Related Guides

Hockey Sticks	Hockey Pads	Inline Skating	Goalie Masks	NHL Hockey

  

External Links

• About.com: A beginner's guide to all things ice hockey.
• AZHockey.com: Everything one might want to know about hockey, arranged alphabetically.
• BRSF: British Roller Sports Federation.
• Hockey.com: Fantasy leagues, forums, and blogs about ice hockey.
• IceHockeyUK: The official site of the United Kingdom's national ice hockey teams.
• IIHF.com: The official web site of the International Ice Hockey Federation.
• NRHA: National Roller Hockey Association of England.
• NHL.com: The official web site of the National Hockey League.
• RollerHockeyUK: Gives a clearer picture of roller hockey.
• Wikipedia.org: An elaborate explanation of ice hockey history, game rules, and equipment.