How to Buy a Basic Set of Ice Hockey Equipment

Series Summary

Hockey exists in many different forms, from ice hockey and field hockey to roller hockey and road hockey, and has been enjoyed by thousands of players and millions of fans for a few millennia. Four-thousand-year-old Egyptian drawings depict a sport similar to hockey. Although we cannot be sure of the rules of that game, the sport where players try to shoot an object into a type of goal using a stick has existed for thousands of years. Field hockey, as we know it today, was invented by the British in the mid 1700s, while students of McGill University Montreal, Canada began playing modern ice hockey in 1875. Since then the game has gained world fame and enthusiasm, as well as an organized set of rules and an elaborate array of necessary protective equipment. In this free video series, a university hockey player discusses skating skills needed to play ice hockey. Starting with the equipment, learn about skates, helmets and sticks. The player also demonstrates some skills specific to the sport, such as skating, puck control, quick stops and scoring on breakaway goals.

Video Transcript

"This is Tim McKeig, of the UNCW Seahawks, and today, we're going to tell you how to get a basic set of ice hockey equipment. First and foremost, you're probably going to want to visit your local pro shop, or sporting goods store, and consult with either the pro shop manager, or sales associate there, to get you started, give you some advice on what you're going to be needing. Usually, there going to base it off of use. If you're going to be a recreational user, just once in a while, you're going to need not so much high end products, a couple of more low end pads. Costing anywhere from two hundred to four hundred dollars. If you're going to be a more advanced player, and really get serious about your hockey, you're looking at more high end prices from around one thousand to fifteen hundred dollars. Now, when visiting these stores, you're going to be suited with all your different pads. First and foremost, you're going to need your skates, shin pads, pants, and then moving up to your upper body. You're looking at getting a good pair shoulder pads for you, make sure you have nice protection on the shoulders, abdomen, and back region. Also for your arms, you're going to be looking at getting a nice set of elbow pads. Once again, depending on use. Also to protect your hands, and also hold your stick, you're going to need a set of ice hockey gloves, and most importantly, to protect your head, you're going to need a helmet with a good, nice face mask and cage, and usually, a mouthpiece that will come attached, and also, none of this will be complete without your best friend, your good old hockey stick. Now, that would be how you go about purchasing a basic set of hockey gear."