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Even though there is no checking in Women's Hockey, it is none the less, a contact sport. This is why there is so much equipment needed in order to play. Here is a list of what you will need:
Most of these items are self explanatory. Here are a few FAQ's we get from newer players: Why do I need a full cage or a full face shield on my helmet? The full cage/face shield prevents pucks and sticks from hitting you in the face, which can cause cuts and/or bruising, or even worse, knocking a few of your teeth out! If you take a close look at a hockey puck, you will see that the sides of the puck are textured. All it would take to get cut is for the puck to just graze your face. It isn't pretty. What is a pelvic protector and why do I need one? A pelvic protector is a female version of a male cup. It is either worn in something similar to a jock strap or it comes in a 'Jill'. Most hockey pants do not provide adequate protection for women in this area. You do not want to wait until you get hit in your pelvic region by a puck or a stick before you decide to protect it. What is a 'Jill'? A Jill is a type of short worn as an undergarment by female hockey players. It can either be a loose fitting short, or a compression type short made of lycra-spandex. Both styles come with large Velcro tabs on the leg to hold your hockey socks in place. The Jill also includes a built in pelvic protector as well. Most women like to use a Jill as it incorporates both a garter to hold up your socks, and a pelvic protector all in one piece of equipment. As with all of your hockey equipment, it is just a matter of preference. How can I tell if I need a right or left handed stick? Most players assume that what ever hand you write with, that is the type of stick to use. Not necessarily. The best way to decide if you need a right or left handed stick is to ask yourself this question: 'If I were to shovel snow, which hand would be on top of the shovel's handle?' If you feel more comfortable with your left hand on the top of the shovel's handle & your right hand further down the shaft, then you are a right handed shot. If the opposite feels more comfortable - right hand on top, left hand further down - then you are a left handed shot. (If you have never shoveled snow, then what hand is on top when you use a push broom, or rake leaves?) How can I tell if my equipment fits correctly? Ideally, you do not want there to be any gaps between your pads. For your upper body, the arms of the shoulder pads should end where your elbow pads begin. Then, your gloves should come close to the bottom of your elbow pad. For your lower body, there should not be a gap between your hockey pants and your shin guards. Your pants should end right above your knee. Your shin guards can either be worn with the end tucked into the skate, or over the top of your skate. This is a matter of preference as some players feel that wearing your shin guards out over the top of the skate offers more protection that tucking them in to the skate. As for your helmet, it should fit snug to prevent any shifting and maximize protection. Most hockey equipment websites go into further detail on how to fit equipment. Just follow the links to their fitting guide. |
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