Hockey Accessory Gifts for a Boy

Ice hockey is an exciting game, but it is neither easy nor one that can be played without a lot of equipment. Everyone knows about the basic items needed to play -- skates, stick, helmet and gloves -- but there are many accessories that are also important and can make great gifts for a young player.

  1. Gear bag

    • Every hockey player needs to have a carry-all for his equipment. His uniform, gloves, pads, helmet and mouth guard can go in his gear bag. It's soft, large and easy to carry. A player can put everything in his gear bag except for his hockey stick.

    Skate slippers

    • When your young player is in the locker room between periods, nothing will help him rejuvenate more than taking his skates off and putting on a pair of skate slippers. These are slippers that look like skates, but they are light and airy and allow the feet to breathe without getting wet in the locker room. These slippers can mean the difference in a young player finishing the game strong or feeling fatigued and dragging.

    Practice cones

    • Your young player can practice any time by putting cones down on the ice or the driveway. This will help your player work on his stickhandling, passing and skating. You can maneuver between the cones to improve skating or use them to help your improve your puckhandling, passing and shooting. This gift will help a player improve his skills.