- Helmet with full cage or visor: This is the most important piece of safety equipment. Make sure it is HECC certified and it fits properly. Do not buy a used helmet that is cracked or that has a worn down protective lining.
- Mouth guard: all SHAW skaters are required to use an internal mouth guard.
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Gloves
- Pants
- *Suspenders or belt
- Jock or Jill
- Shin pads
- Hockey Skates: Devos and mini-mites will probably need a new pair of skates every year because they will out grow their old ones. Practicing once a week and the occasional public skating session barely breaks in brand new boots. There is nothing wrong with a pair of used skates if the uppers and the blades are in good condition. Get them sharpened at a reputable pro shop. Always dry the blades after use.
- Stick: Don’t spend a fortune on a hockey stick for a devo. Try to buy a wooden youth stick with a straight blade. Young players may hold the stick left handed for one practice and right for the next. Let them experiment until they figure out what is more natural and comfortable.
- Jersey (one will be provided by SHAW).
- Hockey Socks (youth)
- *Garter belt
- *Duffle bag or hockey bag
Buying hockey gear is complicated. There are youth, junior and senior sizes so “small” means at least three different sizes. Hockey shops have well trained staff to help you select the right gear in the right size. If it doesn’t fit, it doesn’t protect. Gear that is too large or too small, it makes skating much more difficult. The Hockey Locker is on the corner of Howard and 20th. Hockey Haven has Brookfield & Mequon locations.
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