Good equipment is one of the most important things when it comes to ice hockey.
- Hockey Socks: Long, thick socks that cover the shin pads.
- Shin Pads: Protect the shins from hits and pucks.
- Jockstrap panties: Padded underpants that protect the genital area.
- Groin guard: A special protection for the genital area.
- Pants: A pair of padded pants that protect the hips, thighs, and tailbone.
- Elbow Pads: Padded pads that protect elbows from injury.
- Shoulder and Chest Armor: A padded vest that protects the shoulders, chest, and back.
- Helmet: A protective helmet with a face mesh that protects the head and face from injury.
- Neck Protection: Padded protection for the neck area.
- Ice hockey gloves: Special gloves to protect hands and fingers during the game.
- Training attire: Usually a pair of training pants and a training top, worn before and after the game.