Simple gear guides for parents buying hockey equipment for the first time.
You’re told to buy skates, a helmet, gloves, pads, pants, a stick, a bag, and a bunch of accessories. But you’re not told what matters most, what can wait, or what’s worth spending money on.
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This week’s top picks
Top-rated hockey gear, on sale right now
The three pieces of gear we’re tracking most closely this week. Tap any card to see the lowest live price across the four major hockey retailers.
Senior stick
Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2
Bauer’s lightest senior stick — 365g, ultra-low kick. Used by Quinn Hughes and Jack Eichel.
From $216.98 · 4 retailers
Senior stick
CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro
CCM’s current flagship. Hybrid-kick ALUPLI shaft and Soft-Stiff EVO blade for two-way players.
From $389.99 · 4 retailers
Senior skate
Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 Skate
Bauer’s fastest-fit skate for narrow-to-medium feet. Powerfly Holder, asymmetrical toe cap.
From $849 · 4 retailers
How it works
The Best Gear for the Best Price
Three steps, end to end. Find what’s top-rated, see what every retailer charges, click through to the cheapest one.
Step 1
We list the top gear
We only list sticks and skates that NHL players are actually using, that retailers actually stock, and that have strong reviews from independent experts.
Step 2
We pull live prices
Every product page shows the current price at Pure Hockey, Hockey Monkey, Amazon, and Ice Warehouse — with the cheapest in-stock option highlighted.
Step 3
You buy from the cheapest
Tap the highlighted “View deal” button and you’ll land on the retailer’s product page, ready to check out. Same product, same warranty, lower price.
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