• Measure the length between the shoulder pad and the cuff of the glove.
• Match the player’s measured size to the size of the elbow pads by inches. The sizing chart provides an alternate method.
• When fastened securely, there should be no gap between the pad and either the biceps extension of the shoulder pad or the cuff of the glove. Players who wear a short cuff style glove should choose the longer model of elbow pad.

• With the player’s forearm bent, measure the distance between the fingertips and the elbow pad.
• Select gloves from the sizing chart with the corresponding inches and corresponding level of play.
• Gloves must fit properly. Gloves that are too large will inhibit your ability to properly feel the stick, and if too small will jam your fingertips to the end of the gloves.

• Place a tape measure 1” (2.54 cm) above the eyebrows and measure the distance around the head.
• Select a helmet with the corresponding inches and corresponding level of play. Open your helmet to its largest setting. Position the helmet on the head so the rim is one finger width above the eyebrow. Gradually begin to downsize the helmet (if necessary) until a comfortable snug fit is achieved. Tighten and secure the helmet adjustment. The helmet must be snug enough to prevent rotation with the adjustment secure and the chin strap securely fastened at all times. An oversized helmet can lead to unnecessary injuries.

• Hockey faceguards should match helmet model and size and must meet CSA Standards, and must be approved for use with the helmets to which they are attached. Models:

  • Type I – for players 10 years or older (excluding goaltenders), denoted by a white CSA sticker.
  • Type II – for players 10 years and under (excluding goaltenders), denoted by an orange CSA sticker.
  • Type III – for goaltenders of any age, denoted by a blue CSA sticker.
  • Type IV – for players at the Major Junior

• An internal mouth guard may be attached to the facemask to protect the player’s teeth and to help reduce the risk of concussion. It is recommended that a dental practitioner fit the mouth guard.

• The throat protector should be snug but not uncomfortably tight. It should completely cover the throat, and with the bib style the upper chest area. Measure the player's neck and match this size to the adjacent sizing chart.

• Measure the player’s waist.
• From the sizing chart, select the hockey pants with the corresponding size for that model.
• ants should reach the top of the player knee and extend up to cover the kidney and lower ribs. The molded polyethylene hip, kidney and tailbone pads and foam padding should cover critical areas.

• Shinguards are measured best while the player is sitting.
• Measure from the center of the kneecap to the top of the skate boot.
• In the sizing chart, match the player’s shin size to the inches of shinguard. Player height is also shown in the chart and can be used as an alternate guide.
• Shinguards, which are either too long or too short, will result in the knee or instep being exposed and unprotected. Shinguards should be secured with shinguard straps or tape, never tight hockey stockings.

• Measure the player’s chest just below the arm pits.
• Match the player’s chest size to the shoulder pad that corresponds.
• Shoulder pads should fit snugly while the vital tips of the shoulder must be properly under the shoulder caps. The bicep pads should not interfere with the player’s elbow pads.

• While sitting down, the skater should put the skate on and kick his heel back into the skate. The toes should barely touch the toe cap. Lacing the boot up, the heel should be continuously kicked back to ensure a tight fit.
• When finished lacing, get up and walk around. The foot should feel comfortable with the rear snug and resting on the foot bed. The toes should be extended flat.
• When fitting children, follow the above steps, allowing ½ size extra for growth. Anything over the recommended ½ size could result in premature breakdown of the skate.

Used to cover the shin pads.

• In street shoes, the stick should reach between the chin and the mouth of the player and just below the chin when on skates.
• Junior sticks should be used for younger players as these sticks have features, which are more suitable for this age group.
• When purchasing a goalie stick, the blade of the stick should be flat on the ice when the goalie is in a crouch position.
• Be aware of players’ personal preference when purchasing a hockey stick.