What to wear for outdoor games?

[demmer12 5]

I'm planning to play in an outdoor tournament in late Feb. and early Mar. in the Chicago area. The weather will likely be in the mid 20s F if it's anything like last year. Does anyone recommend any supplemental gear to be warm enough but not too warm? Thanks.

[SalisburyStreets 1]

I feel like it all depends on how your body handles low temperatures and if you think you'll be standing around in between games or mostly staying active. I've found that my hands and feet (no socks on) remain warm when I'm playing. As long as the wind chill remains above 0 F I don't have problems face-wise. I usually throw on some moisture wicking material, a sweatshirt, and jacket and then end up taking the jacket back off.

As long as whatever you wear does not restrict movement too much and let's you think about the game rather than the elements, you should be good. Input based on my experience playing on the pond in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

[Souldriver 64]

A moisture wicking base layer is key, keeping sweat off you will keep you much more comfortable and keep you warmer in the long run. And dont be afraid to bring too much, you can always take extra layers off.

[demmer12 5]

I was thinking that moisture wicking would be key. Since I already have Bauer 37.5 socks and compression shorts that I like very much, I was planning to pick up a long-sleeve shirt, too. I may have enough time between games (2 Fri., 2 Sat., 1-2 on Sun.) to drive home, wash and dry my gear, and eat and drink. At the very least, though, I can bring a fan with me each day.

Please keep the tips coming if anyone else has any others.

Thanks!

[z1ggy 81]

I play outdoors at least 2x a week, it can get into the mid 20's at times. I wear the Bauer 37.5 full jock leggings, and a Bauer long sleeve, again with the 37.5. Once you get moving around it's not too bad...The coldest parts of my body are usually my hands, and my toes, but the hands warm up after playing for a bit. Toes seem to always be cold though no matter what.

[Goonsquad 209]

Look up "Under Armour UA Tactical ColdGear Infrared Hood" I usually wear one of these while skiing. It'll help protect you face from wind and keep your neck, ears and head warm as well

[IPv6Freely 2082]

Is that what the players are wearing during the winter classic? Always wondered.

[Neal 41]

I always found my feet the hardest to keep warm. I stock up on the chemical hand and foot warmers and bring along a pair of warm boots. While playing, I toss the warmers in the boots to keep them warm. Then during breaks I swap from skates to boots and put the warmers in the skates. Works even better if you have a duffle bag to keep the boots or skates in. That helps hold some of the heat in.

Best ever was to have some old Lange skates with the removable liners and an extra set of liners! But those days are long gone.

[MarsB 33]

Is it a pond hockey or regular (full pads) tournament?

[demmer12 5]

MarsB, I think the tournament is full gear, or whatever you'd wear in a men's league game. There are some details here: https://www.200x85.com/_Rosemont/index.html. My team is competing in the top tier, "Adult B." That tends to translate to high school, college (ACHA caliber), and junior (probably B at the highest), though I'm sure there are a few guys with some higher-skill experience. I'm sorry I don't know more. The guy who runs the my current team signed us up.

[demmer12 5]

Has anyone found eye black to help or hinder?

[bolt91 31]

I'm planning to play in an outdoor tournament in late Feb. and early Mar. in the Chicago area. The weather will likely be in the mid 20s F if it's anything like last year. Does anyone recommend any supplemental gear to be warm enough but not too warm? Thanks.

where/when/more details?

got it. apparently I don't read lol

[JaniV 9]

I've played outside yesterday at -20celcius for 2,5hours

Baselayer is the thing.

First I wear a technicfiber hockey layer that let the sweat go trough, next I had hockey cottonlayer that collected the sweat. This how I kept dry. Then I had a layer that stopped the wind.

I had no other gear than Gloves and Helmet with visor. I was not feeling cold.

[Souldriver 64]

I actually set up an outdoor game for my friends this january at the local park rink. Weather isnt too bad here on the norm but you atill need to wear a little bit more than normal.

[MThockeydad 469]

I regularly play outdoors. If it's between 10ºF and 35ºF, I really don't change what I'd wear in a 25ºF indoor rink.

I typically add a long sleeve upper base layer below 10ºF, and thermals on my legs below 0ºF or so.

Definitely throw some chemical warmers in your bag for your feet...again, below 0º or 10ºF if it's humid or windy.

Merino wool ski socks aren't a bad idea.

A separate layer of thermals wouldn't be a bad idea if you do get warm and they get sweaty--they'll be downright frigid if you put them on damp and go play another game.

Has anyone found eye black to help or hinder?

It's rarely sunny here in the winter time, but when it is, white ice plus white boards plus sun can be blinding. Definitely.

I am going to notch the foam in my old Bauer 4000 helmet so I can put sunglasses on.

Aviators with wire temples can fit under most helmet pads; thicker plastic bows don't fit well under padding.