| As more and more girls are learning how to play | | | | pads as well as the gloves are made smaller and |
| hockey and are getting involved in hockey leagues | | | | fitted differently. Even the undergarments are made |
| many manufacturers are starting to make hockey | | | | for women. While the men still wear jock shorts to |
| equipment specifically for women. This is not just a | | | | protect their groin area, women have jill shorts to |
| testament as to how popular women's hockey is | | | | protect their pelvic areas. |
| getting, but important since many female players have | | | | Another result of the increase in women's hockey is |
| had to use men's hockey equipment. Designed for | | | | that there is more a choice of designs and patterns. |
| men, most hockey equipment did not fit women | | | | Female hockey players no longer are limited to |
| properly and more importantly did not offer the proper | | | | wearing men's style and colors. Many manufacturers |
| protection needed. | | | | are making jerseys, stick tape, gloves and pads more |
| Now that manufacturers are making equipment | | | | festive with more feminine and female friendly colors |
| specifically for women, they are made to protect the | | | | and designs. There is even a new company called |
| different areas but are sized smaller and designed for | | | | Bela Hockey that has teamed up with Cammi Granato |
| specific areas. The chest protector is made specifically | | | | to introduce a line of female hockey wear that is both |
| for female hockey players, the shin pads and elbow | | | | safe and fun to wear. |