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How to get Hockey equipment? Easy! Go to any store that sells sports equipment suited for your age and skill level in the sport, get equipped and go have fun.

Depending on the position you play, you'll want specific equipment suited for where you'll be on the ice. Mainly you'll need skates, a stick and an approved ice hockey helmet. This a how to manual for players not goalkeepers.

Step 1:

Go to a specialty hockey store.

Step 2:

Approach a sales associate with your needs and wants unless they approach you first.

Step 3:

Start with the basics...skates.

Step 4:

Once you have your skates, you'll want a jock or a cup that is comfortable and hockey pants.

Step 5:

Next, you'll need shin guards.

Step 6:

Now that you are equipped with the bottom half, let's move on to the top half. Next up, shoulder pads.

Step 7:

Then, elbow pads

Step 8:

Almost there! The most important piece of equipment you can have and are required to wear on any ice surface - a helmet. Depending on the brand of the helmet, the sizing will be a little different. The measurements will be available to you either on the box or with help from the salesperson at the store.

Step 9:

And last but not least, a Hockey stick. You have your choice between a wooden stick or a composite stick. It all comes down to personal preference. Ideally, your stick should come right under your chin once your wearing your skates.

Step 10:

To finalize everything, you'll need a jersey for practice or games if not supplied by the team, hockey socks (which come in every color imaginable, a neck guard, tape (clear and solid - if player prefers to use some) a bag for your equipment, skate guards or blade covers, and a mouth guard if required by the league.

All in all, you'll love the sport if you love your equipment, so make sure if fits like a glove and everything will work out great. Everything else is up to you. And you're set. Go out and have a great time!

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