Hockey Pants & Girdles

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Buyer's Guide: Pants vs. Girdles

There are two ways to protect your lower body. Neither is "better," it is purely personal preference.

1. Traditional Hockey Pants

The Classic Look. These are one-piece units. They fit loose in the legs and offer a lot of volume.
Pros: Easy to put on, classic ventilation, feels familiar.
Cons: Can feel bulky or shift around during skating.

2. Girdle + Shell

The Modern Fit. You wear a Girdle (tight, compression-fit pads) closest to your body, and then pull a lightweight nylon Shell over it.
Pros: Pads stay exactly where they need to be (don't twist). More anatomical/agile feel. You can change your team color just by buying a new shell ($40) instead of new pants ($150+).

3. Sizing (Waist)

Hockey pants are sized by waist circumference, similar to jeans.

  • Youth (S-L): Waist 20" - 26"
  • Junior (S-L): Waist 24" - 30"
  • Senior (S-XL): Waist 30" - 40"+
Growth Spurt Tip: Many top-tier pants (Bauer/CCM) feature a "+1 Zipper" hidden under the belt. Unzipping it extends the length of the pant legs by 1 inch, giving you an extra season of use as your child grows.

Common Questions

Do I need suspenders?
Most pants have buttons for suspenders. If you have a narrow waist and hips, suspenders are great for keeping the pants from sagging, which exposes your lower spine to injury.
How long should they be?
The bottom of the pant leg should slightly overlap the top of your shin guard knee cap when you are standing straight. If they are too short, you risk a painful impact to the exposed thigh just above the knee.