So your kid wants to play hockey?

Getting Started

So your child wants to play hockey and you have no idea where to even start. That's okay, we're here to help.

One of the biggest problems that parents find themselves in when their child decides he or she wants to play hockey is determining what to buy and how much to buy it for. Competitiveness in the online markets have brought hockey gear prices down lower than they ever have been before, making purchases online much cheaper than buying at your local rink. This leads to many questions, which we intend to answer to ease the buying process.

Sizing Differences

Sizing charts can be different with all companies and can cause great confusion. Generally, hockey equipment comes in three sizes: Youth, Junior, and Senior. Youth sizes generally fit children aged 4-8. Junior sizes generally fit kids aged 8-13. Hockey players aged 14+ will generally wear senior sizes. Most of our products contain more specific sizing charts.

Pricing

For a beginning hockey player you should be looking to spend roughly the following amounts for all of these items that your child will need:

Ice Hockey Skates: $40.00-$130.00
Shin Pads: $20-$30
Hockey Socks (Socks that cover Shin Guards): $12
Jock Short: $20
Hockey Pants: $30-$70
Shoulder Pads: $25-$50
Elbow Pads: $20-$30
Hockey Gloves: $30-$50
Hockey Jersey: $13
Helmet w/Face Mask: $40
Hockey Stick (wood): $20

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