Hockey Clothing

Ice hockey is a renowned sport in North America, and the market for equipment reflects that. The sport has gained popularity all over the world partly due to the advent of synthetic ice.

Goalie pants have the thicker pelvic, thigh, and hip pads to guard against. Goalie jocks (also known as Jills) have less groin protection however they provide more padding in front of the cup.

Apparel

Hockey players are required to wear a variety of protective equipment since the sport requires high-speed skating over hard surfaces and is often physically demanding with players colliding frequently and often intentionally. Apart from ice skates and sticks the typical player's safety equipment includes helmets (with a visor or full face mask), shoulder pads and elbow pads, chest protectors mouth guards and gloves, padded shorts (also called hockey pants or jock athletic protector for males; and a jockstrap, also known as a "jill" for females) and a pelvic protector (known as a girdle women) and thigh tailbone, hip and shin pads. A neck protector may be worn.

In recent times, technology has been used to reduce the weight of ice hockey clothing and to make it more useful. Numerous companies use carbon composites in stick shafts, and specially designed foam to make shoulder pads lighter and without harming protection. Other advancements include 3D scanning that can accurately model a player's body proportions, so that elbow knee, hip and shin pads can be specifically designed to fit the player.

As more people become acquainted with the sport, and as synthetic ice surfaces are created all over the world to allow players to play in areas without natural ice, the hockey market will continue to grow. In addition, there has been a significant increase in the number of female players which is good for market growth.

Hats

A hat is an essential piece of hockey gear and can be worn both on and off the ice. From hiding helmet hair to displaying your pride for hockey we carry a wide assortment of caps available for women and men that will surely please. We also carry a variety of youth hats that are suitable for younger fans and players that are suitable for practice or games. Hats are an important element of the hockey culture. They are seen in all leagues, and include the infamous hat-trick tradition where fans toss their hats onto the ice after a player scores 3 goals in a game.

From popular styles to the latest releases, we've got the NHL clothing you'll require to look like a professional off the ice.

Jerseys

The hockey jerseys are the uniforms that hockey players wear. The jerseys are generally thicker and come with longer sleeves than other sports jerseys. The jerseys feature the team logo on front as well as the last name of the player on their back, and the number ranging from 0 to 100. Some jerseys have a "C", "A", or "A" to indicate the captain of the team, as well as an alternate captains.

There are two types of NHL jerseys, authentic and replica. Genuine jerseys are made of the same material as the ones worn by the players, and they have the identical design. Replica jerseys are made from different materials (usually cheaper) and might not have the exact design as authentic jerseys.

The majority of NHL teams have three or four sets of jerseys worn during games, and they also have a few special sets for things like heritage designs and charity events. Each jersey is fitted with an elastic band that is sewn into the back of the inside called a fight strap, which is secured to the player's pants during a game to prevent the sweater from being pulled over the player's head during a battle.

The Authentic Pro is a top-tier NHL jersey made of high-performance fabrics, featuring multilayered tackle twill, as well as 3D embroidery. It also features reinforced stitching. It comes in women's and men's styles. The Authentic Premier is a lower-tier version of the Authentic Pro, and it is designed to mimic the look of the jerseys that players wear on the court.

Shirts

The sweaters, or jerseys of a team are the most well-known clothes. The primary logo of the team is displayed on the front of the garment, while the team's secondary logo is generally worn on the shoulders. A player's last name is visible on the back of the shirt, and the player's number is displayed below it--ranging from 0 to 99. Captains of the team wear an uppercase "C" above and to the right of their jersey's emblem, two other players, designated as alternate captains wear an "A" on their jerseys.

Most NHL teams have a third sweater--or alternate--that is worn on special occasions, such as for the Winter Classic or Stadium Series. Many teams also have an alternative that is retro or throwback for their home jerseys. These third-sweater options allow teams to try out new designs and are often used as an initial basis for the creation of their primary jerseys.

The Vancouver Canucks have a beautiful sweater that manages to blend traditional and modern style. The blue and black jerseys sport a bold style to them, which makes it easy to pick out on the ice, and the white stripes provide contrast. The Canucks have an attractive font on their numbers and names, which contributes to the clean look of the jersey.