Sizing Information @ Reid Sports

Helmet Sizing
The helmet should be adjusted to fit snugly to prevent any shifting and maximize protection. Make sure the chinstrap is adjusted so it gently makes contact under the chin when fastened.
It is recommended that players wear CSA and HECC certified helmets. All CSA and HECC certified helmets have a sticker indicating their certification.
Open your helmet to its largest setting and on the head so that the rim is one finger width above the eyebrow. Gradually begin to downsize the helmet until a comfortably snug fit is achieved

Skate Sizing
Skates normally fit ½ to 1½ sizes smaller than your street shoes depending on the model you choose. If you are not confident of your skate size, while wearing the sock that will be worn when skating, take a tracing of both feet. Measure the distance in inches from your heel to the end of your big toe and include this measurement with the tracings. Fax a copy of this to Reid Sports. This allows us to properly gauge both length and width when determining size for our mail orders ensuring you receive the right skate every time.

Glove Sizing
The main concern with the fit of a glove is making sure the gap between the glove and the elbow pad is minimal. The tightness or looseness of a glove is an individual preference. The tip of the fingers should not go completely to the end of the glove.

Pant Sizing
While the fit should be loose and comfortable the pants should have the ability to be secured firmly by a belt around the waist. Approximately 90% of all players will be able to use their waist size as their guide for choosing the correct size pant. The bottom of the pants need to overlap the top of the shin pad kneecaps by 1 or 2 inches. Good pants provide protection for kidneys and tailbone in addition to the thighs.

Shoulder Pad Sizing
It is very important that the center of the player's shoulder lines up directly with the center of the shoulder caps. Good shoulder pads will provide protection for the collar bone, chest, ribs, back and upper arms.

Shin Pad Sizing
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. It's important to make sure the shin pad isn't too long. If so, the skate would push it up out of position.

Elbow Pad Sizing
The players elbow should fit comfortable into the center of the elbow pad cup. Also, a good elbow pad will provide forearm protection which extends down to bear the cuff of the player's hockey glove.

What Are The Differences Between Graphite, Aluminum & Wood Sticks?
Wood Sticks are generally manufactured with a standard square shape. These are generally the heaviest sticks. They are a good value but have poor consistency and many breakages.

Aluminum shafts are fairly durable and have consistent flexes. They are higher priced than wood, vibrate more than wood and eventually deform and bend.

Composite shafts can be found to have all types of shapes, weights and flexes. A composite shaft should be purchased for the shaft consistency, shot speed and accuracy and its lighter weight. These are the most expensive and have less durability than aluminum.