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Purchasing Shoulder Protection
This guide aims to assist you in selecting shoulder protection that suits you optimally.
Hockey shoulder pads provide defence not only for the shoulders but also safeguard the upper chest, upper arms, back, collarbone, and spine. They are crucial for shielding against tackles and puck impacts. Defence players might prefer pads with thicker protection, while offensive players often choose lighter, smaller pads that allow for greater agility.
Hockey Shoulder Pad Sizing
The appropriate pad size is dictated by your body dimensions. Measure the circumference of your chest just beneath the armpits.
Sizes often differ among brands. This table offers a general guideline for the size appropriate for various measurements and heights:
| Model | Measurement | Height (approx.) |
| Child | 51 - 56 cm (20" - 22") | < 120 cm (< 4') |
| Junior Small | 56 - 61 cm (22" - 24") | 120 - 134 cm (4' - 4' 6") |
| Junior Medium | 61 - 71 cm (24" - 28") | 134 - 147 cm (4' 6" - 4' 11") |
| Junior Large | 71 - 76 cm (28" - 30") | 147 - 160 cm (4' 11" - 5' 4") |
| Senior Small | 76 - 81 cm (30" - 32") | 152 - 165 cm (5' 1" - 5' 6") |
| Senior Medium | 81 - 86 cm (32" - 34") | 165 - 178 cm (5' 6" - 5' 11") |
| Senior Large | 91 - 96 cm (36" - 38") | 178 - 183 cm (5' 11" - 6' 1") |
| Senior X-Large | 101 -106 cm (40" - 42") | > 183 cm (> 6' 1" ) |
Quality of Shoulder Pads
High-quality shoulder protection ensures excellent mobility while providing thorough coverage even when arms are extended forward or back. The padding quality plays a vital role in delivering optimal protection.
Browse our range of Ice Hockey Shoulder Pads and Roller Hockey Shoulder Pads.
