Hockey Pants

Hockey pants: protection, fit and comfort

Features to compare

• Protective coverage:Padding and inserts are designed to manage impacts to covered areas; no pants can guarantee prevention of injury.
• Mobility:The fit should allow skating and changes of direction without the protective sections shifting.
• Durability:Construction and care affect wear. Inspect regularly rather than relying on a promised service life.
• Comfort:Ventilation, liners and adjustable fastenings can help refine the feel.

Materials in hockey pants

Nylon or polyester shells are common, with model-specific reinforcement, seams and closures. Some fabrics have water-repellent or dirt-resistant finishes, but these are not universal. Check the actual material specification and care label.

Protective padding

Foam and protective inserts cover areas specified for each model. Higher-level construction may offer different coverage, fit or impact-management materials. Do not assume that all pants contain gel or Kevlar, and choose purpose-built goalie pants for goaltending rather than treating them as ordinary player pants with extra padding.

Finding the right size

Measure using the exact model’s chart, including waist and length where required. Pants should remain securely positioned without restricting movement. Try them with your other equipment and compare adjacent sizes if necessary.

Hockey pants to compare

• Warrior Alpha LX PRO:A protective player-pant option to compare for fit, coverage and comfort.
• Bauer Supreme MACH:Compare its protective construction and fit with your skating stance and other equipment.
• CCM JetSpeed FT6:A lightweight player-pant design with model-specific reinforcement and fit.
• CCM NEXT Pants:Designed for recreational players; select the correct size and intended level of use.
• CCM Super Tacks 9550:An entry-level option with hip and thigh protection.

Choose pants that fit your game

Explore the available models and compare coverage, adjustment and mobility. The right choice depends on your size and level of play, not just the brand or price.

Frequently asked questions

Wear them with suitable jock or pelvic protection and your other hockey equipment. Adjust the belt, laces or other closures so the pants stay in position without restricting movement. Follow the model’s fitting instructions.

Goalie pants use coverage and a cut designed for goaltending movements and the surrounding chest and leg protection. Do not choose them merely by taking a larger size of ordinary player pants.

Check the equipment requirements of the inline discipline and league. Some inline setups use a protective girdle with a lightweight outer pant; the outer fabric alone is not equivalent to padded ice hockey pants. Match the complete protective setup to the activity.