| Due to the rough nature of ice hockey, women are not | | | | also includes a fully padded chest cushion to provide |
| thought of as hockey players, in general. But these | | | | more breast protection. |
| days, a large number of women are engaging in this | | | | Elbow pads and shin guards |
| sport. Because of this, a new line of protective gears | | | | Manufacturers have now released a new kind of |
| has been designed and released for women. Most of | | | | elbow pads and shin guards designed to fit the women |
| the equipment is still the same except for some that | | | | players. Before, the women also used the men's |
| are designed solely for the women's needs. | | | | protective gear but they tended to be too big, too |
| The breast plate | | | | uncomfortable, or too restrictive to wear. With these |
| The breasts are very sensitive parts of a woman's | | | | new pads and guards, women can now move easily |
| body. The slightest bump on them could cause pain or | | | | and play better. |
| discomfort to a woman. A few hockey equipment | | | | Jock and Jill |
| companies have released a kind of chest plate which | | | | Male goaltenders wear a jock straps or a "goal jock" |
| is designed not only to protect this area but also to | | | | to protect their crotch area from unexpected puck |
| keep the woman comfortable. Certain modifications | | | | impacts. Just like the men, women goaltenders now |
| such as adding pockets in the breast area have been | | | | wear the same kind of gear to protect their crotch |
| added in order to keep the player comfy while | | | | area. Aptly called goal jill, this also protects the women |
| wearing the breast plate. This kind of women's gear | | | | from getting hit by a hockey puck in the midsection. |