As of the 2009 / 2010 Hockey Alberta is bringing in a number of new rules regarding the size and style of equipment that goalies can wear.
Click here for the full list of rule changes.
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Goalie equipment rule change
Aug 27
Hockey equipment guide
Aug 1
When purchasing hockey equipment, the most important aspect to consider is that it is properly fitted. Equipment should never be bought to grow into. This leaves the player at risk of serious injury, as equipment that is too big will slide away from the area that it is protecting. The primary function is to absorb the shock of impact and distribute the force across a wide area, minimizing the shock transmitted to the player’s body. Never use street hockey equipment on the ice. It is not made to withstand the force of a vulcanized rubber hockey puck. Yes, ice hockey equipment is expensive, but with the expense comes durability.
There’s a lot of good reasons to wear proper equipment! Read the rest of this entry »
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