What kind of hockey equipment do NHL players use?

Answer 1

Keep this in the back of your mind, IT IS NOT AS MUCH AS IT SOUNDS! Here is what you need to start playing hockey- For males a cup, they are called jocks in hockey For females you will still need somthing similure to a jock. It is called a Jill.You next need shin guards. These cover from your knee to about an inch or so above your anckle. You need hockey pants. These are from about you belly button to a little below your knees. You wear them just like regular pants. Obviessly you need Skates. To cover you elbows you wear elbow pads. For the rest of you chest and back erea you were shoulder pads. They are close to the ones you would wear for football. Youth players are supposed to wear next guards. These are very important! You need a jersey also. You have to wear a helmet! Untill College you have to were a cage. This goes on the front of your helmet to protect your face. Hockey gloves go on your hands. Last is a mouth guard. It is only required for youth players but even up to the NHL, some people wear them. If your planning on buying gear here are some tips- Hockey gear is not cheap. You can buy bottom of the line to save a little bit of money but not much and plus the gear is not as good then. I sugguest if you know what you are buying to use E-bay. Some rinks have used gear sales too. Stores like Play It Again Sports are a good way to save money. If you want to buy your gear new go to a Store like Dicks Sporting Goods instead of a hockey shop or pro shop in an ice rink. It's always cheaper that way. Be sure that you have an expirenced hockey person help you when buying gear for the first time.

Answer 2

They wear helmets, chest gaurds, skates.