| As a ice hockey goalie with many years experience, I | | | | Bauer (Mission, Itech), Brians, Graf, Sherwood (SWD) |
| will direct you to some of the best deals on hockey | | | | and Vaughn. |
| goalie equipment, as well as sizing and what equipment | | | | These companies have the best range of equipment |
| to look for suitable to your level of competition. | | | | for hockey goalies that covers the spectrum from the |
| First of all, it's been my experience that it is best to pay | | | | novice to the professional. |
| a modest price more for hockey goalie equipment that | | | | Watch what equipment that the Professional goalies |
| will last more than a season or two. | | | | are using. |
| It is more economical than buying new goalie | | | | Even though the Pros are subsidized by the |
| equipment every year (depending how much you play | | | | manufacturers, they also have to deal with a long |
| and at what level), that will not provide the protection | | | | season, and need the best equipment that they can |
| that the best hockey goalie equipment offers. | | | | get. |
| Getting the best quality hockey goalie equipment at the | | | | If you find great deals on goalie equipment locally, go |
| best prices, will ultimately be your best deal. | | | | for it. Equipment bought locally may be better |
| Equipment manufactured in the Orient may be | | | | supported than buying online. |
| considered for beginners or those not serious about | | | | Local shops are also best for trying on various |
| the sport, as they are less expensive than their "pro" | | | | manufacturers' equipment for goalies on as well as |
| level equivalent, (usually produced in Canada and | | | | getting the right size equipment for yourself. |
| Scandinavia). | | | | Keep in mind that there are a lot of online deals, sales |
| Hockey equipment made in the Orient generally | | | | and closeouts to get your best deals on equipment for |
| provides a little less protection, quality and durability. | | | | goalies, including better selections and the best prices. |
| The best known brands of equipment for hockey | | | | It is ultimately your choice. |
| goalies are Reebok (RBK, CCM, Jofa, Koho), Nike | | | | Wherever you go, just go educated. |