Shield and Cage Sizing Charts

Forward/Defense Sizing Guidelines

Shields and Cages

The traditional cage face mask is both strong and durable. It provides excellent ventilation for cooling and breathing while allowing for adequate vision.

The full face shield provides excellent vision both straight ahead and peripherally, but lacks the superb air flow that the classic cage yields.

The half shield or visor, while very popular among men's league skaters, is not a recommended choice for facial protection, especially for competitive play at any amateur levels.

Even if an organization or league does not explicitly require a full cage or shield to be worn, it's too easy to end up with stitches or worse from not having proper facial protection.

When searching for a cage or shield, here are some factors to consider:

• The age of the player the facial protection is for
• The measurement of distance between the player's eyebrows to the bottom of his or her chin (measure with the mouth closed)
• Whether or not the cage or shield certified
  
  Every level of youth hockey requires that only helmets approved by the CSA or HECC are permitted for use

Mouth guards are also an essential piece of hockey equipment which should never be overlooked!

Not only do they significantly reduce the incidence and severity of injuries to the teeth and mouth, but they also act as a shock absorber against more serious injuries like jaw fractures and concussions.