Parent Resources
U9 Full Ice Hockey Starts Feb 1
Hawks U9 teams will be participating in full ice games starting in February through March of the hockey season. This provides a transition for primarily 8 year old players that will be moving to U11 the following hockey season and therefore moving from half-ice to full-ice hockey.
Click Here for U9 Full Ice Resources from the EFHL
Equipment
Hockey equipment is essential for player safety, performance, and confidence on the ice. Gear like helmets, shoulder pads, gloves, and skates protects against impacts while allowing mobility. Goalie equipment provides specialized protection for this demanding role. Properly fitted, high-quality gear reduces injury risks and enhances skills by improving comfort and performance. From sticks to skates, investing in the right equipment ensures players stay safe, perform their best, and fully enjoy the game. View Hockey Canada’s Equipment Checklist.
Hockey Equipment is often found second-hand which is a great way to try out the game without buying everything brand new. You can look on Facebook or other neighbourhood sites to see if anyone is selling or swapping equipment. Make sure all equipment is in good working order and that helmets are not expired and have the appropriate stickers on them. Learn more.
Pure Hockey has a great page full of resources about hockey equipment – how it should fit and how to maintain it. Go there.