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Equipment 101

Required Gear

Players will not be allowed on the ice without: 

  • HELMET
  • FACEMASK/CAGE OR FULL SHIELD
  • SHOULDER PADS
  • ELBOW PADS
  • GLOVES
  • PANTS/BREEZERS
  • SHIN GUARDS
  • SKATES
  • STICK
  • CUP/PELVIC PROTECTOR
  • WATER BOTTLE
  • MOUTHGUARD (PEEWEE & UP)

BOLD Items may be rented from LAHA - see more info below.

Players will also need: 

  • JERSEY
  • HOCKEY SOCKS
  • EQUIPMENT BAG
  • TAPE

 

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

These are good things to have on had but are NOT REQUIRED:

  • SKATE BLADE PROTECTORS
  • SUSPENDERS
  • BASELAYERS/LONG UNDERWEAR
  • TOWEL
  • EXTRA LACES
  • EXTRA SKATE SOCKS


How to Dress a Youth Hockey Player

Link to a video on how to dress a youth hockey player.

How to Dress a Youth Goal Tender

Link to a video on how to dress a youth goalie

GEAR FITTING GUIDES

Link to videos on how to fit each piece of equipment.


Equipment Rental

Young players will quickly grow out of their hockey gear and it can get pretty expensive buying new hockey gear year after year.  The Los Alamos Hockey Association has a great selection of hockey gear that you can rent for the season. 

It is recommended, players own their skates so they can skate whenever they would like to in the off-season.  Skates fit differently from brand to brand and player to player.   Shopping around for the best fit instead of just taking what's available is a good way to make a more enjoyable season. 

LAHA does NOT rent: cups/pelvic protectors, mouthguards, garter belts, suspenders, socks, jerseys, or equipment bags

LAHA has a limited numbers for rent: skates, jerseys, socks, and equipment bags. Depending on availability these items may not be available for loan.