| Kids and teenagers are as crazy about ice hockey as | | | | made of ballistic reinforced nylon material. |
| the adults are. The older one could definitely take on | | | | The helmet |
| the numerous beatings, trips, bumps, and bruises of the | | | | In hockey, wearing a helmet is mandatory because the |
| game, but not the kids. That is why it is very important | | | | head should always be protected. Wearing the wrong |
| that these young hockey players be fully equipped | | | | kind of helmet could lead to serious head injuries like |
| with protective gear to ensure their safety and | | | | concussion. When buying a helmet, here are some |
| enjoyment of the game. It is a good thing that hockey | | | | specifications you should look for: |
| equipment manufacturers are also making hockey | | | | 1. Make sure you get the right size for your head. Get |
| equipment especially for younger players. Here are | | | | a helmet that is not too loose so it will not move too |
| some of the protective gear (which is not required in | | | | much. Do not buy a helmet that is too tight either |
| professional hockey games) the kids need to play | | | | because you have to keep the blood circulating to |
| hockey. | | | | your head. Measure the circumference of your head |
| The mouthpiece | | | | about an inch above your eyebrows in order to get |
| Worn in other sports such as boxing, basketball, and | | | | your size. |
| wrestling, the mouthpiece is required in some youth | | | | 2. Check if the helmet has padding around it. It should |
| hockey games to prevent damage to the lips and | | | | also cup the back of your head, allowing it to |
| teeth. Since hard contact is common in the game, the | | | | comfortably grip your head while playing. |
| teeth are potentially in danger and must always be | | | | 3. Get a helmet that has "tool-free" adjustments so |
| protected. | | | | that it would fit precisely on your head. |
| The neck guard | | | | 4. Young hockey players are required to wear helmets |
| A neck guards are also needed to prevent whiplash or | | | | with visors or wire face masks. This is needed to |
| other serious neck injuries from happening. It is usually | | | | protect their faces from unexpected flying pucks. |