Youth hockey equipment list (with real prices)
Everything a youth player needs for the ice, with the typical price range for youth and junior sizes across the stores we track (the middle of the market, leaving out the cheapest and priciest 20%). Checked Oct 13, 2026.
| Gear | Youth | Junior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmets & cages with a full cage or shield; youth hockey requires a full facemask | – | – | Compare |
| Neck guards a neck laceration protector | – | – | Compare |
| Shoulder pads | – | – | Compare |
| Elbow pads | – | – | Compare |
| Gloves | – | – | Compare |
| Pants | – | – | Compare |
| Shin guards | – | – | Compare |
| Jocks & jills a jock (boys) or jill (girls) with a protective cup | – | – | Compare |
| Skates | – | – | Compare |
| Sticks | – | – | Compare |
| Hockey socks hockey socks, held up by garters or the jock's straps | – | – | Compare |
| Jerseys your team usually provides game jerseys; a practice jersey is cheap | – | – | Compare |
| Bags to carry and air out the gear | – | – | Compare |
Many associations also require a mouthguard. Used gear is a good way to save on fast-growing kids, but buy helmets new or check the certification date. Sizes by age: gear by age.