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Ice Hockey Equipment

Elbow pads, shoulder pads, full face helmet, padded gloves, padded pants, jockstrap (for men), mouth guards, hockey stick and ice skates are basic ice hockey equipments. These equipments protect players from sustaining bodily injuries while playing the game.

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What is the difference between ice hockey pants and girdles?

Basically the same thing, but hockey pants have the pads inside of them when the girdle is skin tight and is just the pads. Girdles normally go under the long pants that some skaters wear when they play roller hockey. Overall pretty similar and both used to protect your high thigh area's.

How do you measure hockey goalie leg pads?

Generally, most goalie pads have their measurement on the side or tag of the pads. But, remember that most pads are measured differently from company to company. So there are a verity of ways to measure your pads, but what you can do (if your ordering by internet) is to measure from the ankle bone to the center of the knee cap, and send this to what ever company your ordering from. Most of the ones I've seen will check that you will fit the pads. Other than that, you will need to go to what ever company made the leg pads and see how they measure it.

Equipment needed for ice hockey?

first you have to get stuff and then you have to go

to the store buy some chicken smack it across your face.................... eat butt. oh and did i forget that you have to make sure you eat monkey balls

Where did Gryphon hockey sticks originate?

Western Australia, Ben Ballentine and some friends had some custom made by the people who make the gryphon field hockey sticks and people liked them so they made more

How does the hockey stick curvature affect its accuracy?

The bigger the curve, the easier it is to raise the puck. With a smaller curve, you have to use more power to raise it (but not much more). With smaller curves, you have better puck control, and a better backhand. Usually center's have smaller curves because they have to use there backhand more, and wingers have bigger curves.

How long should a players stick be?

Someone wrote: 60" is the max. (Unless they updated it recently) Actually, the maximum stick length has been 63" since 1927 in direct response to Ernie "Moose" Johnson's 75-inch stick, which gave him a reach of 99 inches. Recently, due to a few very tall players, Zdeno Chára (6' 9") in particular, the NHL has waived that on a case-by-case basis. http://www.epinions.com/review/The_Official_Rules_of_Hockey_by_James_Duplacey/content_228523347588

What does A stand for in hockey?

An "A" on the sweater means that he is the Alternate captain.

In hockey can you put pant shells on regular hockey pants or do you have to have certain pants?

Shells are cosmetic covers for your existing hockey pants. They are typically used by teams that want to have a consistent look to their uniforms when player have a wide variety of styles and colors of their own pants. They have no padding of their own.

The shell is simply pulled on (or left on) over the top of your regular hockey pants. They will have a belt which can be cinched at the waist to keep the pants up. The shell will not cover the kidney protectors on the top of the pants that rise above the waist, but these are covered by the hockey sweater anyway.

Does the higher number on a hockey stick mean it has less flex?

its allows your stick to bend more when taking a slapshot thus creating a stronger spring motion which shoots it faster then a higher flex stick. better for defensmen is lower flex(not to low or you will brake it.

How frequently should you re-tape your hockey stick?

Depends on how much you use that stick. If you just play rec hockey once a week then you might get a few games or so with one tape job, depends on how much you shoot or stick handle the puck. But if it gets ripped or starts peeling then change it right away. Also change it if you notice on the bottom of the blade the tape getting worn away.

If your left hand is the lower hand on an ice hockey stick is the stick considered to be left or right handed?

Our plant produces about 30% left to 70% right for forward sticks. However, almost all goalies play left, no matter which-handed they are.

Keep in mind that in forward positions right-handed people often play left, and vice versa, so the stick they use is not always an indication of which hand they write with. Only a very few goalies play right...probably fewer than 10% in professional hockey.

You are buying a hockey stick online It says that the curve is to the left Does this mean the stick is left or right-handed?

If I recall correctly the way the stick is defined left or right is variant upon which hand you use at the end of the stick. A left handed person would put their right hand on top and reverse for righty. There is no right way to wield a stick but its all about your personal comfort.

Does the oakley small hockey visor fit on any helmet?

All Oakley visors come with all the appropriate hardware needed to properly mount the visor to any helmet. I've mounted quite a few and haven't run into a problem, yet.

Who influnced Sidney Crosby?

Sidney Crosby has a mom named Trina, dad named Troy and a sister named Taylor! He lives in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotie, during the hockey season he lives with Mario Lemiuex, his wife and their 4 kids! He is number 87 because he was born on August 7th, 1987, August is the 8th month, 7th day and 87th year!!

What are composite hockey sticks made of?

Composite, or 1 piece sticks are actually made of 2 pieces. The shaft is hollow, and the blade is inserted into the shaft, then a coating is applied to the stick, making it look like it is made in one piece. The inside is wood and it is fibreglass reinforced. (meaning it is "coated" with fibreglass) The stick is made of fibre mat and resin in a mould, then allowed to set. It is built up layer by layer until roughly finished, then sanded or cut down to the smooth final shape. It is capped at the end and then painted.

What is the circumference of a hockey puck?

The circumference of a hockey puck is approximately 9.5 inches.

How much does ice hockey equipment cost?

It all depends on the quality you r looking for... Stick can range from $50-$250. Skates are the most expencive ranging from $100- $800. Most protective equipment is cheeper. Pants range from $60-200. Shoulder pads max at $150. Shin pads and elbow pads are 80 bucks max. Most gloves randlge from 50- 150 but there are some HQ gloves can be $250. A helmet is one piece of equitment that u don't want to skimp out on. A quality helmet is worth it for comfort and protection, the higher ranking helmets also include form fitting gel and anti-concusion padding. These typically cost $150 give or take... There are also extras like a mouthgaurd ($40 for a dentist made one) compression gear(top and bottom for less than ($100))

For more info go to different sports stores websites prohockeylife.com if you live in Canada

How long do you freeze a puck before you use it on ice?

an NHL sized rink is 85 ft wide and 200 ft long. the ice is appx 4-6 inches thick and is put in using 12-20 layers of ice. the process is to build up the thickness of the ice slowly at first, then thicker. the first few layers are only fractions of an inch in thickness.

How long should a goalie pad be?

The area within which a goalkeeper may usually legally handle the ball is called the penalty area, and measures 44 yards across and 18 yards deep. The goalkeeper may leave this area, but is treated like any other player while outside of the penalty area.

Can you use street hockey pads in rollar hockey?

Yes but it is harder to do. I use street ones its kind of hard but you get used to it.