Player Equipment Size Charts

Find the right size for all your hockey player equipment

Skates Helmets Shoulder Pads Elbow Pads Gloves Shin Guards Hockey Pants Sticks

Hockey Skates Size Chart

Tip: Hockey skates typically run 1 to 1.5 sizes smaller than your regular shoe size. Size transitions:
  • Youth Sizes: For kids with US shoe sizes 9-13.5
  • Junior Sizes: For kids/teens with US shoe sizes 1-7.5
  • Senior Sizes: For teens/adults with US shoe sizes 8+

For growing players, consider going up a half size to allow room for growth.

How to Measure for Skates:

  1. Measure your foot using a standard sizing device at a shoe store.
  2. Use the chart below to convert your EU or US shoe size to a hockey skate size.
  3. For best results, try on skates with proper hockey socks.
EU Shoe Size Hockey Skate Size US Shoe Size Age Range
27-28 Youth 8 Kids 9-9.5 3-4 years
28-29 Youth 9 Kids 10-10.5 4-5 years
29-30 Youth 10 Kids 11-11.5 5-6 years
30-31 Youth 11 Kids 12-12.5 6-7 years
31-32 Youth 12 Kids 13-13.5 7-8 years
32-33 Youth 13 Kids/Adult 1-1.5 8-9 years
33-34 Junior 1 Adult 2-2.5 9-10 years
34-35 Junior 2 Adult 3-3.5 10-11 years
35-36 Junior 3 Adult 4-4.5 11-12 years
36-37 Junior 4 Adult 5-5.5 12-13 years
37-38 Junior 5 Adult 6-6.5 13-14 years
38-39 Junior 5.5 Adult 7-7.5 14+ years
39-40 Senior 6 Adult 8 14+ years
40-41 Senior 7 Adult 9 15+ years
41-42 Senior 8 Adult 10 16+ years
42-43 Senior 9 Adult 11 16+ years
26.2-26.8 Senior 10 12 17+ years
26.9-27.5 Senior 11 13 17+ years

Width Considerations:

Hockey skates come in different widths to accommodate different foot shapes. Most brands offer the following options:

  • D: Standard width (most common)
  • EE: Wide width
  • C: Narrow width (less common)
View Detailed Skate Fitting Guide

Hockey Helmets Size Chart

Important: A properly fitted helmet is crucial for safety. The helmet should be snug but comfortable, with no pressure points.

How to Measure for a Helmet:

  1. Use a soft measuring tape to measure the circumference of your head about 1 inch above your eyebrows.
  2. Match your measurement to the size chart below.
  3. The helmet should fit snugly all around with no pressure points.
Head Circumference (cm) Helmet Size Age Range (Approximate)
46-49 Youth XS (6-6⅜) 3-5 years
50-52 Youth S (6½-6⅝) 5-8 years
52-54 Youth M (6¾-6⅞) 8-11 years
54-56 Youth L/Senior XS (7-7⅛) 11-14 years
56-58 Senior S (7¼-7⅜) 14+ years
58-60 Senior M (7½-7⅝) 14+ years
60-62 Senior L (7¾-7⅞) 14+ years
62-64 Senior XL (8+) 14+ years
Note: Many helmets come with adjustment mechanisms that allow for some size flexibility. Some brands also offer combination sizing (e.g., S/M, M/L).
View Detailed Helmet Fitting Guide

Shoulder Pads Size Chart

How to Measure:

Measure the circumference of your chest at the fullest point. Shoulder pads should cover the shoulders, upper chest, upper back, and upper arms without restricting movement.

Player Size Shoulder Pad Size Chest Measurement (inches) Height Weight Age Range
Youth Youth XS 20-22" 3'0"-3'6" 30-45 lbs 3-5 years
Youth Youth S 22-24" 3'6"-4'0" 45-60 lbs 5-7 years
Youth Youth M 24-26" 4'0"-4'6" 60-75 lbs 7-9 years
Youth Youth L 26-28" 4'6"-5'0" 75-90 lbs 9-11 years
Junior Junior S 28-30" 5'0"-5'4" 90-110 lbs 11-13 years
Junior Junior M 30-32" 5'4"-5'8" 110-130 lbs 13-14 years
Junior Junior L 32-34" 5'8"-5'10" 130-150 lbs 14-15 years
Senior Senior S 34-36" 5'10"-6'0" 150-170 lbs 15+ years
Senior Senior M 36-38" 6'0"-6'2" 170-190 lbs 15+ years
Senior Senior L 38-40" 6'2"-6'4" 190-210 lbs 15+ years
Senior Senior XL 40-42" 6'4"+ 210+ lbs 15+ years

Elbow Pads Size Chart

How to Measure:

Measure the length from the middle of your bicep to the middle of your forearm with your arm slightly bent. Elbow pads should cover from mid-bicep to mid-forearm.

Player Size Elbow Pad Size Arm Length (inches) Height Weight Age Range
Youth Youth XS 6-7" 3'0"-3'6" 30-45 lbs 3-5 years
Youth Youth S 7-8" 3'6"-4'0" 45-60 lbs 5-7 years
Youth Youth M 8-9" 4'0"-4'6" 60-75 lbs 7-9 years
Youth Youth L 9-10" 4'6"-5'0" 75-90 lbs 9-11 years
Junior Junior S 10-11" 5'0"-5'4" 90-110 lbs 11-13 years
Junior Junior M 11-12" 5'4"-5'8" 110-130 lbs 13-14 years
Junior Junior L 12-13" 5'8"-5'10" 130-150 lbs 14-15 years
Senior Senior S 13-14" 5'10"-6'0" 150-170 lbs 15+ years
Senior Senior M 14-15" 6'0"-6'2" 170-190 lbs 15+ years
Senior Senior L 15-16" 6'2"-6'4" 190-210 lbs 15+ years
Senior Senior XL 16"+ 6'4"+ 210+ lbs 15+ years
Tip: Elbow pads should be snug enough to stay in place during play but not so tight that they restrict movement or circulation.

Hockey Gloves Size Chart

How to Measure:

Measure from the end of your elbow to the tip of your middle finger with your arm extended. Hockey gloves are sized in inches.

Glove Size (inches) Measurement (inches) Height Age Range
8" 8-9" 3'0"-3'6" 3-5 years
9" 9-10" 3'6"-4'0" 5-7 years
10" 10-11" 4'0"-4'6" 7-9 years
11" 11-12" 4'6"-5'0" 9-10 years
12" 12-13" 5'0"-5'4" 10-12 years
13" 13-14" 5'4"-5'8" 12-14 years
14" 14-15" 5'8"-6'0" 14+ years
15" 15-16" 6'0"+ 14+ years
Tip: When worn, your fingertips should barely touch the end of the glove. There should be a small gap between your fingertips and the end of the glove when your hand is in a fist.
View Detailed Gloves Fitting Guide

Shin Guards Size Chart

How to Measure:

Measure from the middle of your kneecap to the top of your skate boot. Shin guards are sized in inches based on this measurement.

Player Size Shin Guard Size Measurement (inches) Height Age Range
Youth 7" 7" 3'0"-3'6" 3-5 years
Youth 8" 8" 3'6"-4'0" 5-7 years
Youth 9" 9" 4'0"-4'6" 7-9 years
Youth 10" 10" 4'6"-5'0" 9-11 years
Junior 11" 11" 5'0"-5'4" 11-13 years
Junior 12" 12" 5'4"-5'8" 13-14 years
Junior 13" 13" 5'8"-5'10" 14-15 years
Senior 14" 14" 5'10"-6'0" 15+ years
Senior 15" 15" 6'0"-6'2" 15+ years
Senior 16" 16" 6'2"-6'4" 15+ years
Senior 17"+ 17"+ 6'4"+ 15+ years
Tip: Shin guards should cover your knee and extend down to the top of your skate. They should fit snugly without shifting during play.

Hockey Pants Size Chart

How to Measure:

Measure your waist at its narrowest point. Hockey pants should extend to the middle of your kneecap when standing.

Player Size Pants Size Waist Size (inches) Height Weight Age Range
Youth Youth XS 18-20" 3'0"-3'6" 30-45 lbs 3-5 years
Youth Youth S 20-22" 3'6"-4'0" 45-60 lbs 5-7 years
Youth Youth M 22-24" 4'0"-4'6" 60-75 lbs 7-9 years
Youth Youth L 24-26" 4'6"-5'0" 75-90 lbs 9-11 years
Junior Junior S 26-28" 5'0"-5'4" 90-110 lbs 11-13 years
Junior Junior M 28-30" 5'4"-5'8" 110-130 lbs 13-14 years
Junior Junior L 30-32" 5'8"-5'10" 130-150 lbs 14-15 years
Senior Senior S 32-34" 5'10"-6'0" 150-170 lbs 15+ years
Senior Senior M 34-36" 6'0"-6'2" 170-190 lbs 15+ years
Senior Senior L 36-38" 6'2"-6'4" 190-210 lbs 15+ years
Senior Senior XL 38-40" 6'4"+ 210+ lbs 15+ years
Tip: Hockey pants should be secure at the waist but allow freedom of movement. The bottom of the pants should meet the top of your shin guards when in your hockey stance.

Hockey Sticks Size Chart

How to Measure:

Stand in your stocking feet. The stick should reach between your chin and nose when the stick is placed vertically with the blade flat on the floor.

Player Size Stick Size Player Height Stick Length (inches) Age Range
Youth Youth 3'0"-4'0" 38-44" 3-7 years
Youth Youth/Junior 4'0"-4'8" 45-48" 7-10 years
Junior Junior 4'8"-5'4" 49-52" 10-13 years
Intermediate Intermediate 5'4"-5'10" 53-56" 13-16 years
Senior Senior 5'10"+ 57-63" 16+ years
Tip: When wearing skates, a properly sized stick should reach just below your chin. The flex (stiffness) of the stick should also match your weight and playing style.

Flex Guide:

Player Weight Recommended Flex
40-80 lbs 30-40 flex (Youth)
80-110 lbs 40-55 flex (Junior)
110-150 lbs 55-75 flex (Intermediate)
150-180 lbs 75-85 flex (Senior)
180+ lbs 85-110 flex (Senior)