🛡️ Get Fitted Right – Save Time and Prevent Injuries

🛡️ Get Fitted Right – Save Time and Prevent Injuries

The importance of properly fitting hockey gear—and how to get it right

When it comes to hockey, gear isn’t just about comfort—it’s about performance and safety. And yet every season, we see players walk through the doors with skates a size too big, helmets that shift around, and pads that don’t stay in place.

Whether you're new to the game or gearing up for another season, one thing is clear: properly fitted equipment can save you time, money, and prevent avoidable injuries.

🥅 Why Fit Matters—Especially for Skates and Helmets

Two of the most important pieces of hockey equipment are also the most frequently misfit:

⛸️ Skates:

Skates that are too big—even slightly—can lead to:

  • Blisters, pressure points, or foot fatigue

  • Reduced control and slower reaction time

  • Increased chance of ankle or knee injuries

👉 Don’t size up “to grow into them.” Properly fit skates should feel snug but not painful, with full heel lock and minimal toe wiggle.

🏒 Helmets:

A loose helmet can shift on impact or leave gaps—putting your child at serious risk.
Make sure it:

  • Sits low on the forehead

  • Doesn’t slide when the player shakes their head

  • Has chin straps and side padding that make full contact

🛍️ Avoid the Most Common Mistakes

Parents often try to plan ahead—understandably so! But in hockey, bigger isn’t better.
Here are a few mistakes to avoid:

  • Buying skates or helmets a size up “for room to grow”

  • Reusing old gear that no longer fits securely

  • Ignoring signs of wear or shifting protection

These choices may save you a few dollars now but can cost more in discomfort, performance issues, or injury later on.

📍 Need Help Getting the Right Fit?

That’s what we’re here for.
Whether you’re buying new or used gear, we offer:

  • In-store fitting services

  • Skate sizing and baking

  • Helmet fitting adjustments

  • Honest advice for growing players

Let us help you find gear that fits right the first time—so your player can focus on skating, not adjusting.

✅ Bottom Line:

Get fitted right, and the game gets easier. Safer. Smarter. More fun.

Come by the shop or check out our sizing guides online to get started.

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