New to the game? You’ve come to the right place!
Hockey is an exciting game that combines skill, fitness and teamwork. While the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) understands that learning a new sport can be overwhelming – we hope to answer most of your questions in this section.
Our goal is to provide information to people interested in playing hockey, including the benefits of hockey, risk management issues the OHF has addressed, how to register and equipment that is needed to play the greatest game on earth.
If you still have questions or concerns please contact the OHF Office – any member of our staff would be glad to speak with you. Remember, every great hockey player starts as a beginner!
Get involved as a player, coach, trainer, official or volunteer - we'd love to have you!
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Hockey is a fast paced sport played with a hard rubber puck and sticks. In order to keep every player safe, you must wear proper equipment while on the ice.
Not every player needs top of the line, expensive gear, when you are just starting out in hockey, your best bet is to purchase your equipment second hand. There are plenty of second hand equipment stores throughout Ontario that will get you set up at very reasonable prices.
Required Player & Goalie Equipment
| PLAYER EQUIPMENT | GOALIE EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Helmet | Helmet |
| Neck guard | Neck guard |
| Shoulder pads | Shoulder pads |
| Elbow pads | Elbow pads |
| Gloves | Glove |
| Jock strap/Jill strap | Blocker |
| Pants | Jock strap/ Jill strap |
| Knee pads | Pants |
| Socks | Goalie pads |
| Skates | Socks |
| Stick | Skates |
| Jersey | Stick |
| Jersey |
Depending on the governing rules of your Member Partner, all players may be required to wear mouth guards, and goalies may be required to wear bibs off their face masks. Not to worry - your Member Partner will make sure you are aware of these rules before your first practice!
