What do you need to be a superstar?

Tuck Puck will not provide you with equipment.  We are only facilitators in the process of scheduling ice time, providing refs for games, and handling other administrative matters.  Therefore, all players must bring their own equipment.  In order to play ice hockey, you'll need the following gear: ice hockey skates, helmet (with full cage or shield), stick, gloves, shin pads, hockey pants, elbow pads, and shoulder pads.  Other miscellaneous items that we wear are: hockey socks, garter belts or tape (to hold up the socks), protective cup, and mouthguard (optional).

Goalies are usually picked after one or two initial practices. Tuck Puck has several sets of goalie gear available. We provide leg pads, goalie sticks, chest protectors, blockers and catchers. You will still need skates (normal hockey skates are fine), hockey pants, a helmet (a player's helmet work fine for Tripod goalies), hockey socks, garter belts or tape (to hold up the socks), protective cup, and mouthguard (optional).

Pond hockey is not run by Tuck Puck. It is an informal game, and people usually just use gloves, skates and a stick.

Used equipment can run you anywhere from $150-$300.  It depends on the quality and the age of the gear that you purchase.  More expensive padding tends to be lighter and offers better protection against impact.  Some of the most respected gear in hockey is made by brands such as: Bauer, CCM, and Jofa. The Tuck hockey teams organize a well-publicized used hockey gear sale in the fall and also arrange a discount sale for new equipment through TuckStuff, a student business.  Equipment in Canada tends to run cheaper so buy it there if you have the opportunity.

You can do this but be mindful of the drawbacks.  Scheduling conflicts may cause you to miss games if the other player needs his/her equipment or if you cannot contact that player in time for your game.  Also be aware that hockey equipment can start to smell very bad, a stench powerful enough to make playing uncomfortable.  You'd want this equipment washed regularly.  We also highly recommend Febreze --an odor-reducing natural spray that can be found in any grocery store or supermarket in the laundry section.  Most importantly, make sure that your skates and helmet fit properly.  In fact, we recommend that you do not share skates unless you have the EXACT same foot size and shape.  Skates are the most important piece of equipment and must be an exact fit in order to avoid injury, discomfort, and performance hurdles.  Your helmet MUST also fit snug.  Normally, the only way to adjust your helmet size is with a pair of screwdrivers.  Bauer makes a helmet (5000 model) that can be adjusted on-the-fly, with the simple snap of clips on the side.

See our fitting guide. We don't recommend purchasing equipment over the internet, as it is very difficult to find an exact fit without trying the gear on first.

Don't worry about buying it until you get here. There is a used equipment sale at the beginning of the year, and TuckStuff also has a sale before the season starts.