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FLAMESRULE · 04-03-2017, 10:50 AM

Yeah, you definitely need elbow pads. I don't play with shoulder pads, but I'd guess 1/3-1/2 of the players don't. You definitely need everything else.

Agreed with CMPunk, get the best fitting skates and helmet+visor you can afford/find. Can spend less on everything else.

And get a good mouthguard as well...mine is from the dentist since the cheap ones at the stores hurt and I find it harder to breath.

PHL/Sport Chek/Adrenaline are all the same for your shin/shoulder/pants. I would try out Professional Skate (marda loop) for skates though. They are VERY good and you should get better service there than a 17yo kid at the other ones. And Base Hockey at Centennial/Flames for sticks. They have all there sticks there and they are fully custom for $150-$165 (if you want to spend that much on a stick). They are indestructible and I'd say 1/3 of my teammates use them.

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FLAMESRULE First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The centre of everything Exp:	Yeah, you definitely need elbow pads. I don't play with shoulder pads, but I'd guess 1/3-1/2 of the players don't. You definitely need everything else. Agreed with CMPunk, get the best fitting skates and helmet+visor you can afford/find. Can spend less on everything else. And get a good mouthguard as well...mine is from the dentist since the cheap ones at the stores hurt and I find it harder to breath. PHL/Sport Chek/Adrenaline are all the same for your shin/shoulder/pants. I would try out Professional Skate (marda loop) for skates though. They are VERY good and you should get better service there than a 17yo kid at the other ones. And Base Hockey at Centennial/Flames for sticks. They have all there sticks there and they are fully custom for $150-$165 (if you want to spend that much on a stick). They are indestructible and I'd say 1/3 of my teammates use them. Last edited by FLAMESRULE; 04-03-2017 at 10:53 AM.