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Originally Posted by MonsieurFish
can anybody point me out on how to buy or what is a good make of equipment for rec hockey? and just incase im a complete noob and have got this also wrong... what equipment do i need. tis my first year of rec hockey im gonna play this year and i must go buy some equipment soon, so any help would be appreciated to help me buy some decent, yet cheapish ice hockey equipment. thanks  |
Even if it's only rec league, I wouldn't skimp on anything--especially your helmet, shin and elbow pads. Hockey's dangerous: two years ago I broke my leg in a non-check rec league game--and I was actually pretty lucky. That equipment could easily save you from injury--not to mention from pain.
I think shoulder pads are a little less of a big deal in a no-check league. I have a pair of CCM pads that are lightweight and cost me about 30 bucks. I would look online--fogdog, hockeymonkey, Dick's, etc.--but a lot of it you're going to want to try on. Have you been to SportSwap yet? Otherwise, I don't know much about where the cheapest places in Calgary are.
Your other question isn't a noob question at all--it's important. I'd read the rules for your league, but at a minimum I would recommend:
shin guards
hockey pants
hockey socks (unless your team has matching jerseys and socks)
the ol' hockeyjoc--most important equipment you'll ever buy!
elbow pads
Shoulder pads are probably optional, depending how much contact there is in your league. You might feel safer with 'em, though.
Helmet (get a good one--it'll last forever, and you'll thank me when you get your bell rung for the first time.)
Mouthguard (see above: mouthguards are really important for preventing concussions.)
copious hockey tape--stick tape and sock tape.
Oh, and you know--skates and a stick.
