How to Size a Hockey Jersey for a Goalie

Fitting a hockey jersey is not a difficult process. One of the important factors that needs to be examined is the amount of equipment. This is particularly true when you are dealing with a goaltender. The equipment on the body tends to be larger and boxier than skater equipment. There is also the problem of using extra padding. A few simple tips will assist you in fitting the goaltender.

Things You'll Need

  • All goalie equipment for upper body and head
  • Tailor's measure
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Instructions

    • 1

      Don the goalie equipment. This will consist of the chest protector, padded pants, flak jacket and additional elbow pads, if your goaltender is wearing them. Skates and shin pads are not needed for fitting the jersey. You also will want to bring the trapper glove and the blocker glove to make sure that the jersey sleeves will not hang up on them. These are the last things you will examine.

    • 2

      Measure the goaltender at these points of the body in his equipment: elbows, chest and back of the shoulders.

    • 3

      Select a jersey that will fit according to these sizes. If the chest size that was measured around the chest is 46 inches with chest protector, then the first jersey you will try on will be a jersey that is sized at 48, commonly an XL. Pull the jersey down and cross the arms in front of you. Examine to see whether there is a tightness in the jersey or it rides up. If you see this, you will want to move up one size to accommodate the padding. Depending on the size of the pads, additional pads added and the size of the player, the size of the jersey can move up or down.

    • 4

      Put on the blocker glove and trapper glove. Hold the arms straight up and see whether the pads are still covered. If there is about 3 inches covering the pads' cuffs, then the sleeves fit; more than that could cause a comfort issue. On the other hand, the ends of the gloves' cuffs should not be exposed, which would mean that the sleeves are too short.

    • 5

      Wear the goalie mask or helmet. If the jersey is getting caught in the mask, then the jersey is too loose, meaning that it is too large. It can also mean that the helmet or mask can be moved during play; this can be dangerous. When all of the comfort levels of the goaltender are met, then the jersey fits correctly. It is important to ask the goaltender whether he feels any pulling or tugging, indicating something is wrong with the fit and needs to be examined.