| Ice hockey is one of the most popular sports being | | | | Gloves: |
| played in Canada and the United States of America. | | | | The use of gloves safeguards your hands from |
| Of late, this game is gaining popularity in other countries | | | | slashes, skates, pucks and other type of injuries. Thus, |
| such as United Kingdom too. It has been noted that in | | | | it becomes important to ensure that your gloves fit |
| the past few years, there has been rise in the number | | | | perfectly and allows you right mobility because you will |
| of rinks in UK. This only shows that now more and | | | | drop down your stick quite often and, thus have to |
| more sport enthusiasts can play this game and | | | | pick it up regularly. |
| develop their skills. It is important for players to have | | | | Leggings or Socks: |
| proper Ice hockey equipment to protect themselves | | | | These socks are different from what you put on your |
| from the dangers while practising the game. | | | | feet. They are much bigger and also covert your shin |
| There are few accessories that are essential for | | | | pads. Most of the players make use of some socks |
| every player. This piece of article provides an insight | | | | tape to hold the shin guards and socks tight to your |
| into some important things needed while playing it. So, | | | | legs. |
| check out some of them: | | | | Shoulder Pads: |
| Garter Belt: | | | | These shoulder pads are similar to those used in the |
| The use of garter belt helps to hold your socks so that | | | | game of football, but they are smaller. They protect |
| they do not drop down while practising the game. | | | | the upper parts of the body such as chest, upper back |
| Nowadays, many people opt for a pair of shorts | | | | and shoulders. Always opt for pad that offers good |
| consisting of the garter belt as well as the jock, which | | | | coverage and also permits maximal mobility. |
| is all in one. It is highly convenient. | | | | Sticks: |
| Shorts: | | | | They are available in a variety of forms. One piece, |
| Make sure that you do not confuse these shorts with | | | | two piece, composite, wood, fibreglass amongst |
| the one that you wear under the gear. These shorts | | | | others. They are available in a range of prices as low |
| go above the top of your garter belt and jock. In | | | | as 15 $ to a hundred of dollars. |
| addition, they come along with padding to defend you | | | | The above mentioned information will certainly help you |
| from slashes, shots or other hits. | | | | in shopping for accessories for this game. |