Hockey Equipment Sizing Guide
Use this as a quick starting point. Hockey sizing varies by brand and model, so the final check should always be the fit of the actual item.
Quick fit checks
Helmet
Secure all around the head, sitting level, with minimal movement when the head moves. Do not size up just for growth.
Shoulder pads
Shoulder caps centred over the shoulders. The body protection should sit close without riding up into the neck.
Elbow pads
Elbow sits in the cup and the pad stays in place through full arm movement.
Gloves
Fingers should reach close to the ends without being cramped. Check wrist coverage against the elbow pad.
Hockey pants
Secure at the waist and long enough to overlap the upper shin protection without restricting skating.
Shin guards
Kneecap sits in the knee pocket and the lower edge finishes correctly over the skate tongue/boot depending on how the player wears them.
Skates
Close-fitting with the heel held securely. Toe contact standing upright can reduce when the knees bend into a skating stance. Always assess the actual skate before heat moulding or sharpening.
Stick
Length and flex work together. A common starting point is roughly chin-to-nose height on skates, then adjust for player preference and position.
Youth, Junior, Intermediate and Senior
These labels are product families, not exact ages. A taller or heavier young player can cross into the next family earlier, while a smaller player may stay in a lower family longer. The correct fit, protection coverage and movement matter more than the age printed on a chart.