| There are many manufacturers of equipment for | | | | hangs down from the chin. The neck is one of the |
| goalies both young and old. Which brand you decide to | | | | more vulnerable places on an ice hockey goalie. |
| buy is totally up to you. There are things that you | | | | The goalie stick is another key piece. Most people |
| should know when considering the purchase of any | | | | worry about the length of the stick. What really |
| goalie gear. | | | | matters to a goalie is the size of the paddle. The |
| There are different things you should know when | | | | paddle is the wide part of the stick that sits higher than |
| buying or are considering buying this equipment. | | | | the blade. Make sure that when your player grips the |
| Here are some of the things that will make your player | | | | goalie stick just above the paddle that the blade is flat |
| safer and better. | | | | against the ice. This will prevent the puck from finding |
| When buying a goalie helmet make sure it fits right. It | | | | its way under the stick and into the goal. |
| should fit snug and not move from side to side. Look | | | | Also be sure to measure the blade of the goalie stick. |
| at the labels and be certain that it is an approved | | | | Especially after the player is done tapping it up and |
| helmet and has passed all the testing. Be sure to get a | | | | painting it. This will add height and you don't want to be |
| throat guard to. In fact, you really should get the collar | | | | caught with an illegal stick. |
| that goes around the whole neck and the piece that | | | | |