Youth (8 & Under) Player Equipment

Standard equipment for youth hockey players

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New Equipment: $450 - $650

Used Equipment: $200 - $350

New Total: $665

Used Total: $335

Equipment Item	Required	Description	New	Used
Accessories
Equipment Bag	Required	Large enough to fit all gear.	$49	$25
Equipment
Hockey Stick	Required	Youth-sized with proper curve.	$39	$20
Feet
Skates	Required	Most important piece of equipment.	$119	$60
Head Protection
Helmet with Cage	Required	Proper fit is crucial for safety.	$129	$65
Mouthguard	Required	Boil and bite or custom fit.	$10	N/A
Neck Guard	Required	Cut-resistant for safety.	$25	$15
Lower Body
Hockey Pants	Required	Should cover the knees when seated.	$69	$35
Shin Guards	Required	Full knee to ankle coverage.	$49	$25
Hockey Socks	Required	Goes over shin guards.	$19	$10
Upper Body
Shoulder Pads	Required	Look for models that allow growth.	$59	$30
Elbow Pads	Required	Should cover the entire elbow.	$39	$20
Gloves	Required	Wrist mobility is important.	$59	$30

When buying skates, allow for a proper fitting at a hockey shop.
Helmets should have a HECC certification sticker and fit properly.
Shoulder pads should cover the shoulders, upper chest, and upper back.
Hockey stick length should come up to between the chin and nose when standing in shoes.
Consider purchasing lightly-used equipment to save money, especially for growing players.
Prioritize safety equipment first (helmet, neck guard) before upgrading other pieces.