| This article provides useful, detailed | | | | puck from entering the net. Again it |
| information about Ice Hockey Goalie | | | | should be tough enough; a good goal |
| Equipment. | | | | blocker costs around $45. Ice hockey |
| The goalie in ice hockey has the most | | | | goalies have leg pads that are heavily |
| dangerous job -to stop the puck | | | | padded for complete calf and shin |
| (sometimes zooming in at 160 km/h) from | | | | protection. In addition they contain |
| entering the goal-net. This task is | | | | kneepads and ankle pads. Most leg pads |
| fraught with injuries and so a goalie\'s | | | | are closed at the feet to provide |
| equipment is crafted to provide more | | | | protection for toes and soles. They are |
| protection than that of the other | | | | made of reinforced plastic with nylon |
| players. The goalie chest protector is a | | | | linings for comfort. Pads should contour |
| safety vest made of molded plastic with | | | | the feet for a good fit. Leg pads are |
| specialized elbow pads, bicep and | | | | expensive, at around $300 to $350 a |
| forearm protection. The chest protector | | | | pair. Goalies are also provided with a |
| is surprisingly lightweight to allow the | | | | throat protector to guard against direct |
| goalie\'s unrestricted movement. Chest | | | | shots, as well as lacerations and |
| protectors may cost from $100 to $200, | | | | abrasions from his helmet. Throat |
| depending on quality. There are many | | | | protectors vary in cost, from $20 to |
| helmet designs for ice hockey goalies. | | | | $75, depending on the degree of |
| It must be lightweight and | | | | protection they provide. Skates used by |
| shock-resistant and have a foam cushion | | | | ice hockey goalies differ from those of |
| lining for comfort. Ideally helmets will | | | | other players. These skates are faster |
| feature built-in sweat absorption bands. | | | | moving and provide movement not only |
| The wire-net for the face must be made | | | | forward and backward, but also sideways. |
| of specialized unbreakable chrome steel. | | | | Goalie skates may cost up to $350. |
| Helmets, which cost about $150 to $250 | | | | Goalie sticks are similar to those of |
| must be thoroughly checked for comfort | | | | other ice hockey players, with hardwood |
| and safety before purchase. Ice hockey | | | | shafts covered in fiberglass and broad |
| goalies use catch gloves to stop the | | | | blades and cost about $50 to $70. Goalie |
| puck. The glove must be tough while | | | | equipment is expensive. Buying it online |
| providing complete freedom for wrist | | | | will save a few dollars. But if a goalie |
| movement and have wristbands for | | | | wishes to buy online, the size should be |
| protection. A single glove would cost | | | | carefully considered for maximum |
| about $125. The goalie also uses a goal | | | | efficiency and protection. |
| blocker for his other hand to block the | | | | |