Other Hockey Equipment

There are two other kinds of basic or other hockey equipment: safety/protective and miscellaneous. Ice hockey equipment includes both types. The most common type of protective gear not required by players is the “Crouch collar”. This is named after its inventor a New York fireman named Crouch. His son, Kim, severed his jugular vein during a game in 1970. Crouch designed the collar to protect him and all other goaltenders from this ever happening again. Eagle hockey equipment manufactures a version called the Eagle Lexan Throat Guard. CCM hockey equipment produces their version known as the CCM Hockey Neckguard.

Field hockey equipment and street hockey equipment also encourage their players to wear a type of neck guard. It is also not unusual to find it among other players, included among roller hockey equipment, inline hockey equipment and in lacrosse equipment bags. Lacrosse also encourages players to wear mouth guards. The NCAA and Federation require this specialized piece of equipment. The same is true for other sports.

Other hockey equipment is non-essential or miscellaneous. All teams require jerseys, sweaters or tops as part of their uniform. The jersey or sweater you choose should be lightweight and regulation. It has to keep you cool while playing. When you decide to purchase a jersey, make sure it fits you properly. Try it on and see if you have a good range of arm movement. Be sure to purchase team and practice jerseys suitable for your sport.

Sports players also need socks, shoes, shoelaces and equipment bags. In sports such as field hockey socks can help identify the players. Be careful in sizing of hockey equipment. In the case of socks, you need a size that not only fits your foot but also is large enough to cover your shin pads and legs. You need to make sure your socks are long and wide enough to fit over top of your equipment. Field hockey players also need a shoe cover or kicker.

Equipment bags are essential. They tote gear from arena to arena or field to field. The size and type varies. Some now have wheels and extended handles to make transportation easier for everyone.

If you want, you can shop for new hockey equipment online. You can also locate different sources for used hockey equipment, discount hockey equipment, discount roller hockey equipment, used roller hockey equipment and field hockey equipment online or off. Try specialized sports shops, magazines, newsletters and local papers, clubs and bulleting boards. When choosing, always find out about hockey equipment from reliable sources. Check out hockey equipment in Canada or American catalogues. Read reviews and do your research.