What Is a Compression Shirt for Hockey?

Hockey compression shirts are worn under the hockey uniform and are made of spandex or a similar material to fit tight to the body.

  1. Features

    • Compression shirts come in all shapes and sizes. They are available in short and long sleeves. Some also offer additional padding to protect the shoulders, ribs and lower back.

    Additional Benefits

    • Hockey compression shirts absorb sweat away from the body and keep the player warm on the ice so they don't strain their muscles. The shirts also are designed to keep the player from feeling fatigue.

    Price

    • Compression shirts vary in price due to the amount of padding, short or long sleeve, and overall quality of the shirt. Short sleeve shirts range from $30 to $60 while long sleeve shirts cost between $40 and $90.

    The Material

    • The majority of compression shirts are made of a breathable and stretchy spandex/mesh combination. More top of the line shirts contain flat lock stitching which minimizes irritation of the skin due to constant friction and sweat during the game.

    Top Brands

    • Some of the more respected and better rated compression shirts come from Bauer, CCM, Under Armour, Nike and Farrell.