Hockey shoulder pad and elbow pad size chart

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How to measure for shoulder pads

1. CCM: measure the chest from just below the armpits, then measure height to see which category fits.¹
2. Warrior: measure chest circumference about 1" below the armpit with a soft tape, string or shoelace, match it to the chart and cross-check height. Between sizes, go larger for more coverage or smaller for a lower-profile, more responsive fit.⁶
3. Sher-Wood: measure the chest at its fullest part, just below the armpits, keeping the tape snug.⁷

Bauer shoulder pad size chart

Bauer size guide²

CCM, Warrior and Sher-Wood shoulder pad charts

CCM

Source¹

Warrior

Source^6,8

Sher-Wood

Source⁷

How to measure for elbow pads

1. CCM: along the outside of the arm, measure from the elbow tip to the wrist; measure bicep circumference at its widest point; measure height. If the measurements point to two sizes, go by bicep circumference first.¹
2. Warrior: match height to the chart. Between sizes, the smaller size gives more range of motion and a snugger fit; the larger gives more coverage and volume.^4,5
3. HockeyMonkey: measure the length between the bicep guard of the shoulder pads and the cuff of the glove.⁹

Bauer elbow pad size chart

Bauer size guide³

CCM and Warrior elbow pad charts

CCM

Source¹

Warrior

Source^4,5

How shoulder and elbow pads should fit

• Shoulder caps should sit square on top of the shoulders, with the tips of the shoulders under the caps. Caps that hang below the shoulder mean the pad is too big.^1,7,10
• The bottom of the torso protection should meet the top of the hockey pants. A pad that is too small leaves gaps between the elbow pads and the pants.¹⁰
• The shoulder pad's bicep protection should close any gap down to the elbow pad; most bicep guards are length-adjustable. They should not push into the elbow pads.^7,10
• A fastened elbow pad should meet the shoulder pad above and the glove cuff below without a gap.⁹
• The glove cuff should meet the bottom of the elbow pad with no gap and no overlap.¹¹
• With a short-cuff glove, choose a longer elbow pad.⁹
• Protective gear should feel snug but not restrictive.¹²

Where the brands disagree

• Senior Small shoulder: CCM 34-38 in, 5'2"-5'6"; Warrior 32"-38", 5'3"-5'9"; Sher-Wood 32"-38", 5'0"-5'10".
• Senior Large shoulder: CCM 40-44 in, 5'10"-6'2"; Warrior 39"-43", 5'9"-6'2"; Sher-Wood 36"-42", 5'8"-6'2".
• Junior Small shoulder: CCM 24-30 in, 4'2"-4'6"; Warrior 26"-29", 4'3"-4'9".
• Elbow sizing method: CCM uses forearm length plus bicep circumference, then height; Warrior uses height only; HockeyMonkey measures the gap from the shoulder pad bicep guard to the glove cuff.
• Senior Small elbow height: CCM 5'2"-5'6" vs Warrior 5'3"-5'9"; Warrior also has an XS (5'-5'6") that CCM does not.
• CCM youth shoulder metric heights (Medium 102-122 cm) do not match the inch values (3'7"-3'10") or CCM's own youth elbow metric heights (109-117 cm). CCM youth Medium elbow bicep is printed as "6-5.5" in, likely a typo; the metric value is 16-19 cm.

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Sources

1. CCM: protective Find your size modal (shoulder pads, elbow pads) on NEXT product page (manufacturer)
2. Bauer - Shoulder pad size guide (manufacturer)
3. Bauer - Elbow pad size guide (manufacturer)
4. Ice Warehouse: Warrior Rise elbow pads sizing chart (retailer reprint of Warrior chart)
5. Ice Warehouse: Warrior Alpha Pro elbow pads sizing chart (retailer reprint of Warrior chart)
6. Ice Warehouse: Warrior Rise shoulder pads sizing chart, junior and senior (retailer reprint of Warrior chart)
7. HockeyMonkey: Sher-Wood shoulder pad sizing (retailer reprint of Sher-Wood chart)
8. Ice Warehouse: Warrior Rise youth shoulder pads sizing chart (retailer reprint of Warrior chart)
9. HockeyMonkey: Hockey Elbow Pad Sizing Chart (retailer)
10. Ice Warehouse: How to Size a Hockey Shoulder Pad (retailer)
11. Ice Warehouse: How to Size a Hockey Glove (retailer)
12. Warrior: Hockey Protective Gear Explained (manufacturer)