I'm new to hockey! What gear do I need?
Almost all hockey programming will require you to have a full set of hockey gear. Here's the list:
- Helmet (w/ cage or shield)
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Hockey pants
- Protective cup (jill)
- Shin pads
- Hockey socks (goes over shin pads)
- Gloves
- Skates (hockey skates!)
- Stick (make sure you're getting an ICE hockey stick)
- Neck guard (optional, but strongly recommended)
- Jersey
- Mouthguard (optional, but strongly recommended)
Where can I get gear?
Used gear options:
- Play It Again Sports (locations in Waltham, Dedham & Stoneham)
- Sideline Swap
New gear options:
- Play It Again Sports (locations in Waltham, Dedham & Stoneham) — carries some new gear
- Pure Hockey (locations in Medford, Needham, Braintree & Danvers)
- Sports Etc. (Arlington) — great location for goalie gear!
- Various other online vendors
Gear from the community
If anyone is giving away or selling gear, we'll post it here.
No gear listed currently.
Looking for something specific? Visit Our Community page, fill out a request, and we'll ask around for you!