Hockey Goalie Gloves & Blockers - Page 32

The blocker is worn on the hand that holds the stick, so a right-handed goaltender wears the blocker on the right hand, and a left-handed goaltender wears it on the left hand.

Yes, you can bake a goalie glove. When baking a goalie glove, it is best to bake it in an accurately controlled bake oven. This will ensure the glove is adequately dried and won't shrink upon drying. The bake should decrease the moisture content inside the glove, making it last longer.

Properly sized gloves and blockers can prevent you from jamming (or breaking) your fingers. Goalies also need gloves and blockers that won’t inhibit their dexterity.

Depending on your playing style, you may be a goalie who dishes out passes often (or even takes shots on net from time to time!) Like most of the sport’s equipment, hockey goalie blocker and glove sizing come in four main sizes: senior, intermediate, junior, and youth. Consult a sizing chart for the brand you wish to purchase. Most companies will have similar sizes, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Some general sizing guides are as follows:

• Youth goalie blockers typically measure between 5-6 inches.
• Junior blockers tend to run 6-6.5 inches.
• Intermediate blockers measure 6.25-7 inches.
• Senior blockers can be anywhere between 7-8.5 inches in length.

Whatever size glove and blocker you buy, be sure they allow you plenty of room to wiggle your fingers.