How to Buy Kids' Hockey Gear as a Gift

Hockey equipment makes a great gift for a young athlete, but it's hard to surprise them with all of it - they really need to be there if you want to get the right fit.

Things You'll Need

  • Athletic Tape Cutter
  • Athletic Tapes
  • Hockey Elbow Pads
  • Hockey Jerseys
  • Hockey Neck Protectors
  • Hockey Protective Girdles
  • Hockey Shoulder Pads
  • Hockey Sticks
  • Knee Pads
  • Hockey sticks
  • Knee pads
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Instructions

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      Realize that skates and helmets are the hardest equipment to size correctly, so if you want to surprise your would-be hockey player with gear, it's best to buy the rest of the stuff and pick these up later.

    • 2

      Shoot for buying knee pads, elbow pads, a protective girdle, shoulder pads, a hockey stick, and a hockey jersey. These are the easiest to size without having a child right there in front of you and have the added bonus of being adjustable.

    • 3

      Consider picking up some accessories as well. Neck protectors, tape, tape cutters and laces will all come in handy, and a puck or two thrown into the collection would be fun.

    • 4

      Be sure to decorate the gift box with stickers of your young hockey fan's favorite team.

    • 5

      Refer to "How to Get Fully Equipped for Ice Hockey" if you decide to go for it despite this advice. And keep your receipt - you may be heading back to the store or, worse yet, shipping equipment back to the online supplier.