Pond Hockey Tournament Equipment

[x-axis 44]

Hey,

  California guy playing my first pond hockey tournament in January. Any gear recommendations? I was planning on wearing my bottom of the line shins and a mission roller girdle, but I just realized I don't know how physical it is. Playing in the US Pond Hockey Championships in Minneapolis in the Rink Rat division. Any advice would be great.

 

 

[Miller55 333]

In terms of warmth, long johns, wool socks, hoodie and jersey, hat or ear muffs. I also use ski glove liners if it's really cold. Possibly sunglasses. For protection, shins, gloves, cup and maybe helmet depending on tourney. That's what I do, some might wear more

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

Secret of the pros-

put a hand warmer or two inside your cup in the pocket. 
 

I usually wear under armour tights, shins over, with sweats or waterproof pants depending how cold it is. A UA mock turtle neck, plus a sweatshirt and jersey. layers are key. A fairer isn’t a bad idea either. 
 

plan on bringing something warm for after/between games. I prefer Duluth fleece carhartt style pants

 

if you’re coming from Cali, my best advice to you is; however cold you think Minneapolis will be in January, it’ll be much colder than that

Edited September 24, 2021 by Buzz_LightBeer

[JoeyJ0506 192]

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