AHL / Equipment FAQ's

Equipment FAQ's

Why is protective equipment required?
What equipment is required?
Where can I buy equipment?
Will the league supply equipment?

Why is protective equipment required?

More than 26 million Americans participate in the sport of inline hockey. Whether skating fast or standing still, you can get an injury from fractures or dislocations to more serious injuries to the head if you do not follow the rules of the sport.

What equipment is required?

The first thing you will need to do is review the required equipment list for either

YOUTH

ADULT

Where can I buy equipment?

A complete set of hockey equipment can be purchased for a relatively reasonable cost. Shop around for the best values and remember that you need not buy the most expensive equipment. Inquire about local equipment swaps and team discounts, but keep in mind the equipment must fit properly to provide maximum protection.

There are MANY places on the web that sell hockey equipment...

Hockey Giant Hockey Monkey E-Puck Discount Hockey Stick Shack

The above sites are very reputable online businesses!
They all have clearance area's where good hockey equipment
can be picked up for a great price.
Their customer service is excellant and all have return policys.
You can also do a Google search on "hockey equipment" and find many more.

There are very few places around town that sell hockey equipment...

Dicks Sporting Goods Play it Again Sports

Will the league supply equipment?

The goalie equipment was purchased by the league to ensure every team would have a goalie for each game. If any youth or adult wishes to try the position of goalie, the league encourages you to try the position with the league equipment. If a player decides the goalie position is one they want to keep playing, they will be expected to purchase their own equipment after a time.

The player equipment kept on hand is "loaner" equipment - meant to provide to those players who sometimes forget a piece of equipment.

If a player needs either the goalie or player equipment, please inform your coach. Only coaches or league officials are permitted to sign out or in league equipment. Be sure to turn in the equipment to your coach immediately after the game.

If you cannot afford to purchase all the required equipment at one time, you may certainly use league equipment until all pieces have been purchased. If there are other circumstances that would prevent you from being able to purchase equipment, please see a league official. Our goal is to ensure all those interested in the game of inline hockey have a chance to play.