Mite Equipment

Required Equipment

• Skates – Must be sharpened before the first practice. Used skates are perfectly acceptable at this age. Please ensure they fit properly and avoid purchasing skates with the intention of "growing into them next year."
• Helmet with Full Face Mask – Please label both the front and back of the helmet with your player's first name.
• Mouthguard – Youth size is recommended. Be sure to follow the instructions to properly mold it for a comfortable fit.
• Shin Pads
• Hockey Socks – Socks require either hockey shorts with Velcro tabs or clear tape to keep them in place.
• Elbow Pads
• Hockey Gloves
• Hockey Stick – A straight or neutral stick is recommended for new players. Since young players are still developing hand preference, a curved stick may unintentionally force them to use the wrong hand.
• Hockey Pants (Breezers)
• Neck Guard
• Equipment Bag

Optional Equipment

• Shoulder Pads – Body checking is not allowed at this age, so shoulder pads are optional. If used, be sure they fit properly and are not oversized.