How should a hockey glove fit?
How Should My Hockey Gloves Fit? While some players prefer a looser-fitting glove and others like a close fit, correctly sized hockey gloves should completely cover the lower arm, no matter the preference—the cuff of the glove will extend to the bottom of the elbow pads.
Start by measuring the distance between the base of your palm and the top of your middle finger. Take that number and double it. This will give you accurate, proper hockey glove sizing. For example, if the measurement is seven inches, you should purchase size 14 hockey gloves.
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Glove size should be measured in inches. Round up to the nearest half inch. For Proper Cloth gloves, we highly recommend purchasing a half inch larger size (e.g. if your hand measures 8.5″, purchase a glove size 9).
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Properly sizing your hockey gloves will keep your hands protected without hindering the dexterity and mobility you need to handle your stick. The ideal fit will be comfortable but not too tight. For maximum comfort, your fingertips should lie between ¼” and a ½” from the end of the hockey gloves.
To find out your glove size, measure (in inches) around your hand with a tape measure across your palm. You should use your dominant hand, the right if you are right-handed, and the left if you are left-handed.
If the gloves had to be significantly stretched for hands to fit inside, it is likely to be too small. The glove tips would be pressed against the wearers' fingers and may lead to increased risk of glove puncture from fingernails.
Your gloves should fit snug but not constricting, and should cover the end of your fingertips without much extra room. A leather glove should fit your hand like a leather jacket fits your body—snug, but not super tight.
It's worth noting that gloves should be snug at first but have the ability to stretch to fit the hand, within reason. Unfortunately, there's no getting around a glove that is too big! You can easily work out your hand size from home, using a tape measure!
Should I get medium or large gloves?
It's best to order gloves in the size you normally wear. Most (but not all) gloves are pretty consistent in size from one brand to another, so if you have bought size “Large” in the past, then you'd have a pretty safe bet in ordering a large.
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Leather will become more flexible when wet, but typically will only shrink if you also apply heat. To shrink leather gloves in water, you'll need to use warm water or apply dry heat once the gloves are already wet (i.e., by putting them in the dryer or blow-drying them on a warm setting).
Theyre there to prevent hyper extension. Some people cut it for more mobility.
The easiest and most effective thing you can do to prolong the life of your hockey stick blades is to tape and wax them very well. Since you naturally lose grip on the puck if your blades are wet, taping the blade of your stick prevents moisture from building up on the blade and keeps the puck from sliding off.
If you're a parent, you can expect to replace your child's hockey gloves about once a season—maybe every other season—to keep up with his or her growth. If you are an adult player, your current gloves may last five years or they may need replacing after five months.
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| SIZE | FINGER BASE TO ELBOW (IN) | |
|---|---|---|
| JR | 10" | 9" - 10" |
| 11" | 10" - 11" | |
| 12" | 11" - 12" | |
| YTH | 8" | 7" - 8" |
Theyre there to prevent hyper extension. Some people cut it for more mobility.
| Hockey Glove Sizing Chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hockey Glove Size | Finger Base to Elbow (in) | |
| Senior | 13" | 12 - 13" |
| 14" | 13 - 14" | |
| 15" | 14 - 15" | |
Hold your arm and hand outstretched. Measure the distance between the tips of your fingers and the bottom of your elbow pad. A player's kneecap should fit directly into the center of the kneecap cup of the shin pad. The shin pad should then extend down the full length of the lower leg.
