| Fun as it is, hockey is one of the most | | | | in the actual game. This way, the buyer |
| physical sports that create intense contact | | | | ensures appropriate sizing. |
| between and among players. It is natural for | | | | |
| a hockey player to get several body checks | | | | Unlike the skates that are used for ice |
| right and left courtesy of the opposing team | | | | skating, ice hockey skates have boots that |
| throughout the game. Hence, the right gears | | | | are made out of molded plastic. When |
| that hockey athletes wear play a significant | | | | purchasing these hockey boots, a player |
| role protecting them from injuries. Players | | | | should look for those with ballistic nylons |
| should invest in the best hockey equipment | | | | or synthetic leather for the upper or higher |
| that will help them optimize their skills in | | | | part of the boot. The molded plastic in the |
| the game. | | | | boots does ensure enough protection for the |
| | | | player's feet; however, they can reduce a |
| Ice hockey gear is mainly divided into two | | | | wearer's mobility during play at the ice |
| categories namely playing equipment and | | | | rink. |
| protective gear. Protective gear, a most | | | | |
| significant type, keeps ice hockey players | | | | If you think the hockey stick can just be |
| safe amid the stroking, pushing and | | | | disregarded, the opposite might just be true. |
| sometimes, unintended hitting during the | | | | According to hockey authorities, the hockey |
| game. | | | | stick plays an important part in the game as |
| | | | ice skates do. Hockey sticks come in three |
| Ice hockey protection consists of a quality | | | | types the two-piece blades and shafts, the |
| helmet. The helmet should allow vision and | | | | more customary wooden sticks and the more |
| free movement while providing protection | | | | modern stick that is one-piece. |
| against anticipated falls and hits. To serve | | | | |
| an even better security, helmets with "face | | | | Among the existing types of hockey sticks, |
| cages" are usually used. The helmet, along | | | | the conventional one-piece hockey stick is |
| with some added shields, is a major | | | | said to be of the best value. As compared |
| protective gear that keeps the face and the | | | | with the traditional, the modern hockey stick |
| head away from dangers. | | | | boasts of better durability, being made from |
| | | | carbon fiber and Kevlar. As most are aware |
| Similarly, shin guards and padding are key | | | | of, the Kevlar material is used to make vests |
| protective gears. Padding covers critical | | | | that are bulletproof, while the carbon fiber |
| areas in the body, and includes various | | | | is what the most advanced Formula One cars |
| shoulder pads, elbow pads, body pads and | | | | for racing are made of. Besides, among the |
| gloves. Style of pads is essentially a matter | | | | three types, the modern one-piece hockey |
| of individual preference. Accordingly, a | | | | sticks are the lightest in weight. Hockey |
| padding designed to be extremely thick can | | | | equipment reviews also attest that the |
| restrain skating; those that are too thin, | | | | one-piece sticks are more affordable than |
| meanwhile, aren't effective in preventing | | | | two-piece shafts and blades. To date, a |
| injuries. | | | | regular two-piece hockey stick sells between |
| | | | $100 and $170, while the price of typical |
| Still, other necessary protective gear types | | | | one-piece type is pegged at $130. |
| are the stick and skates. Skates come in | | | | |
| various styles. The chosen ice hockey skate | | | | Any game is never fun when bad injuries |
| largely depend on the player's position, as | | | | happen in a supposedly fun game. It is |
| well as his ability in skating. In sizing ice | | | | therefore recommended that before engaging in |
| hockey skates, players are advised to try the | | | | any sport, safety and comfort should be of |
| skates on with the complete socks to be worn | | | | high consideration. |