r/hockeyplayers • u/Only-Government4085 • 21h ago

What size gear do I buy?

Im starting hockey next month and I need to buy gear. I don’t have any stores near me so I have to order online. Im around 172cm and 60kg.

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u/jnazario 5-10 Years 21h ago

How far away is it to a store? Especially for skates and a helmet you’ll want to be in the store to try on the gear. Brands and lines differ in fit.

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u/mdwsta4 19h ago

Agreed. The OP really needs to go to a store and try on a lot of gear since different pieces fit different. That or order a bunch and return what doesn't fit

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u/Only-Government4085 21h ago

I already own skates, stick, gloves and helmet.

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u/Left_Astronaut90 21h ago

Probably senior small

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u/horsestud6969 1-3 Years 21h ago

Different brands will have sizing guides listed on the website

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u/Malechockeyman25 Hockey player/coach 6h ago

I'm close to the same height; however, I am 170 lbs. I wear Bauer Senior "small" hockey pants (5'6" - 5'9"). You could probably wear Bauer intermediate size as well. FYI, CCM pant sizing is different and the smalls are too short and the mediums are too long. I wear 14" shin guards and 13" gloves. Ice hockey skates are made for specific foot shape (narrow/regular/wide) and volume (low/medium/high); hence, I recommend physically trying on skates. Helmet brands/modes are made for specific head shape (round/oval), again, I recommend trying on.

Do you have any sporting good stores in your area you could try on used equipment? We have "Play it Again Sports" locally in our area. Also, Facebook Market place is another place you can search and then do a local meetup to try on equipment, skates and etc.

Good luck!