Things You'll Need:
- Athletic Tape Cutter
- Athletic Tapes
- Hockey Elbow Pads
- Hockey Jerseys
- Hockey Neck Protectors
- Hockey Protective Girdles
- Hockey Shoulder Pads
- Hockey Sticks
- Knee Pads
- Hockey sticks
- Knee pads
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Step 1
Realize that skates and helmets are the hardest equipment to size correctly, so if you want to surprise your would-be hockey player with gear, it's best to buy the rest of the stuff and pick these up later.
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Step 2
Shoot for buying knee pads, elbow pads, a protective girdle, shoulder pads, a hockey stick, and a hockey jersey. These are the easiest to size without having a child right there in front of you and have the added bonus of being adjustable.
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Step 3
Consider picking up some accessories as well. Neck protectors, tape, tape cutters and laces will all come in handy, and a puck or two thrown into the collection would be fun.
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Step 4
Be sure to decorate the gift box with stickers of your young hockey fan's favorite team.
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Step 5
Refer to "How to Get Fully Equipped for Ice Hockey" if you decide to go for it despite this advice. And keep your receipt - you may be heading back to the store or, worse yet, shipping equipment back to the online supplier.
