Features of a hockey player’s equipment

Hockey is a contact and dynamic sport in which the possibility of injury is very high. Therefore, hockey equipment is particularly important and must ensure the player’s safety during the match. Here are some key features and elements of the equipment:

1. Helmet – One of the most important pieces of equipment, protecting the head from impacts and falls. Helmets are usually fitted with a mesh or plastic visor to protect the face.
2. Chest protection (shoulder pads) – provide upper body protection from impacts and collisions.
3. Arm guards (elbow pads) – protect elbows from impacts and falls.
4. Hockey gloves – protect the hands from blows from the puck and stick, as well as provide a good grip on the stick.
5. Pelvic and hip protection – special shorts with plastic or rubber inserts to protect the key areas of the pelvis, hips and kidneys.
6. Kneepads – provide protection for knees and lower legs from impact.
7. Ankle guards – protect the ankle from club or puck hits.
8. Hockey skates – have a hard shell to protect the foot as well as a special blade for skating on ice.
9. Hard neck protection – prevents cuts from other players’ skates.
10. Stick – although not part of the protective equipment, the stick is an important tool for the player to help control the puck.
11. Dental protection (mouth guard) – many players use mouth guards to protect their teeth.

In addition to the basic equipment, some players may choose additional protective elements depending on their preferences or injury concerns. In any case, proper and quality equipment is the key to a safe and successful game of hockey.