Best ice hockey protective gear according to redditors

No Sweat Shock Doctor Hockey Helmet Liner.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016ZK2UMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cl4mDbSJWDAAN

I have one of the knock offs you can get on Amazon since I use a Warrior helm and the Bauers aren’t designed to fit so I didn’t want to shell out as much money.

It’s okay, and with some finagling it was able to fit, but honestly it was so heavy, the plastic on these is thicker than a regular visor, it weighed more than my cage.

Vision wise it was okay and only fogged up when I was on the bench. And this was during humid summer months.

Overall they’re okay, but for me they’re just way too heavy and I’d rather just wear a cage if I’m feeling like I need full face protection.

This is he specific one I got: https://www.amazon.com/GY-Thicken-Polycarbonate-Hockey-Resistance/dp/B01N6F8823/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540483253&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hockey+cage+shield+combo&dpPl=1&dpID=41%2Bo1QUNYGL&ref=plSrch

90% sure it’s just the Tron ones rebranded.

This is the type of cage you want. It's called the cage/visor combo. This is better than a complete cage, because bean bag rounds will definitely get through. With the cage/visor combo, bean bag rounds could still go through, but only the bottom half of your face (mouth).

Ronin (TM) R3 Straight-Cut Hockey... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DAMX886?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Or you could buy this and build off of it. This is going to be what i use to make mine for Halloween.

http://www.amazon.com/Mylec-Pro-Goalie-Mask-White/dp/B00017IGQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376597080&sr=8-2&keywords=goalie+mask

or you could buy this and paint it-http://www.amazon.com/Skull-Skeleton-Airsoft-Paintball-Protect/dp/B00AQTWM6A/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1376597152&sr=8-29&keywords=goalie+mask

Shock Doctor CoreLse HK Shor with Adult Bio Cup, Black, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZHPCZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hzkYDbYXHB140

As far as I know finding one with a lower cage will be just about impossible. Even the fishbowl style ones all come in clear as far as I can see. I found [Tron's] (http://www.hockeytron.com/Tron-S40-Aviator-Hockey-Helmet-Visor-Smoke.html) tinted, I've heard that they are good for the price. [Oakley] (http://www.totalhockey.com/product/VR-903_Straight_Half_Shield/itm/2290-2/) is more expensive but I use a clear one and love it. [Ronin] (http://www.amazon.com/TM-Tinted-Vented-Cut-Anti-Scratch-Anti-Fog/dp/B00DAMYTAC) is another cheap option, not sure about the quality though. [Bauer] (http://www.hockeygiant.com/bau12hdosproclp.html) also has a few options to pick from.

J'ai un bon vieux Bauer 4500 depuis 5-6 ans, et je joue plusieurs fois par semaine.

There are the “aviator” shaped shields that drop lower over the cheeks. The idea is to get it as low as possible without fogging up from breath.

Oakley used to make them in different sizes.

So the “large aviator” from Oakley was the biggest id ever seen.

Here is one:


https://www.amazon.ca/Oakley-Large-Certified-Hockey-Visor/dp/B004Q8K12Y

The large won’t fit on small helmets very well.

Did you see this one?

Seems like you have it mostly covered. I got the Concept 3 (I liked it a lot better than the Hybrid) and it came with a protective bag. But a shirt would work fine as long as it's thick enough and it'll actually stay on.

I bought THESE, and they do seem to help with fogging a bit, though the main advantage is less sweat dripping into my eyes.

Another concern is water, though your Hybrid will be a lot easier to drink with than my Concept. Problem I've seen is people with stubby water bottle tips (Like the standard Gatorade bottles) have a hard time drinking through the slots. Just make sure you have something with a straw (I have the 90 degree bend squeeze bottles) or you're prepared to drench yourself occasionally if you squirt it through the bars and miss. Otherwise you're unclipping your straps every time you want to drink.

Edit: This is what came with my Concept. Might be worth it if you don't want to mess around with a shirt, or risk having your helmet come out.

http://www.amazon.com/Mylec-Pro-Goalie-Mask-White/dp/B00017IGQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382661716&sr=8-1&keywords=Mylec+goalie+mask

http://www.amazon.com/Mylec-Pro-Goalie-Mask-Color/dp/B00C7Z4VHE/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1382661716&sr=8-11&keywords=Mylec+goalie+mask

Here's 2, not sure if it's what you're looking for, but searching amazon always works.

Its an old school hockey mask. Late 80s to mid 90s. I owned one personally.

Edit: of course amazon has them: https://www.amazon.com/Mylec-Pro-Goalie-Mask-White/dp/B00017IGQW/

I picked up a medium Navy Warrior Krown LTE & face mask combo for $30 but it looks like the mediums are not available at that price anymore. Check out the different prices and sizes to find what works. I see the small red and small blue are less than 30 currently.

Without the facemask there are multiple other helmets available as of this post. for example the medium gold or Royal Warrior Krown 360

Shock Doctor CoreLse HK Short with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075Z8FWTP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These work well:

https://www.amazon.com/No-Sweat-Doctor-Hockey-Helmet/dp/B016ZK2UN8/ref=sxin_0_ac_d_rm?ac_md=3-3-bm8gc3dlYXQgaG9ja2V5IGhlbG1ldCBsaW5lcg%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=no+sweat&pd_rd_i=B016ZK2UN8&pd_rd_r=de9bff70-549d-4997-8fed-2248621a17c1&pd_rd_w=JrSE4&pd_rd_wg=FZKUZ&pf_rd_p=404c4843-2c96-4d0d-a5fe-2b0598693e61&pf_rd_r=HW1VBK9G6V86EKZ5TT11&qid=1569374075

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016ZH8I28/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B016ZH8I28&pd_rd_w=iib5P&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=n5o1r&pf_rd_r=2015XV6Z0FFQNXD7TKFG&pd_rd_r=7a0959e6-ebc9-4fb7-adcf-35585437b485&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUSFRNM0pGV0cwUEEmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMTY1MjAxMFRXVURHUUE3TTVGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNDE4NTBMMEIzQUhQT0tMNlEmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Another option. GloveStix https://www.amazon.com/Glovestix-Antimicrobial-Deodorizer-Bacteria-Equipment/dp/B013PTW3OI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540320040&sr=8-1&keywords=glovestix

/r/hockeyplayers is a great resource for questions as well.

As for the stick, yes height matters. I'm 6'4" and have to have a senior stick with a cut plug (Every composite stick is hollow and has a cap on the top where extensions can be inserted (giggity) to increase the length of the stick to cater to height). Get a senior stick, and as for the brand and model, honestly if it's your first time playing I'd go with a basic model. Bauer, Warrior, CCM, Sherwood, Easton, etc... all have their pros and cons, but it's pretty much personal preference. Bauer is probably the most popular.

Each stick has a specific curve in the blade which will effect how you shoot. Again, the blade curve is personal preference. Here is a diagram of what each blade curve will do to your shot

You can get basic gloves and helmets pretty cheap online.

Amazon Helmet

Amazon Gloves

www.hockeymonkey.com is also a good resource for equipment.

Tour makes decent quality skates at a reasonable price. Like I said, online is probably going to be your best option for equipment, and you don't have to have the best gear when you're just learning. I started with cheap used gear when I started playing ice hockey and as I got better I got better equipment to cater to my play style. Have fun and good luck!!

I usually recommend the bauer half shield half cage version which gets more airflow than the ones that don't have metal. https://www.amazon.com/Bauer-Hybrid-Senior-Shield-Small/dp/B00KC2WCH0/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1494365826&sr=1-5&keywords=bauer+cage Not sure if that is the best price, can't remember what I paid offhand, but you get the idea.

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