What equipment is needed for hockey goalie?
Goalies wear a helmet, throat protector, neck guard, chest protector, special padded goalie pants (that look like padded shorts), a glove, a blocker, a jock or jill, pads on their legs, skates, and use a thick goalie stick designed to protect the “5 Hole”.
How much does an NHL goalie stick cost?
about $185
In the National Hockey League, goalie sticks will cost about $185 or more. Top manufacturing brands including Bauer, TRUE, and Warrior offer goalie sticks at a few different price points. However, Bauer is typically the most expensive brand.

What size goalie stick should I use?
How to size a goalie stick
Size of Goalie Stick | Paddle Length | Goalie Height |
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Intermediate | 23″-23.5″ | 4’6″ to 5’3″ |
Intermediate | 24″-24.5″ | 5’3″ to 5’4″ |
Senior | 24″ | Under 5’10” |
Senior | 24.5″ | 5’10” to 6’+ |
How much is a full set of goalie gear?
A full set of NHL hockey gear costs approximately $3,000 U.S., with goalie equipment costing up to about $10,000. Of course, pro players have their gear and sticks supplied by their clubs and they wear top-of-the-line equipment.
How much does hockey gear cost in total?

How Much Does Youth Hockey Gear Cost?
Equipment | Price Range |
---|---|
Hockey Gloves | $30 – $60 |
Hockey Pants | $35 – $60 |
Hockey Bag | $30 – $190 |
Total | $185 – $710 |
Do goalies need knee pads?
Do goalies really need to wear knee protection? 100% of goalies currently playing in the NHL wear some form of knee protection. Knee guards not only protect against pucks shot towards this vulnerable area of the body, they also help to alleviate the wear and tear on a goalies knees when entering the butterfly position.
What is the difference between intermediate and senior goalie equipment?
The width of the leg pads is a big factor. Senior size leg pads are 11 inches wide. Intermediate leg pads are typically between 10 and 10¾ inches. Junior pads are around 9 or 10 inches wide, while youth/beginner pads are even narrower.
Do NHL goalies use wood sticks?
Most NHL goalies use wooden sticks, officials from the Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets said. Hurricanes equipment manager Bob Gorman explained that one of their goalies does use a composite stick, primarily because it weighs less than a wooden one.