When you’re still growing, buying top-of-the line hockey gear should not be your main priority. What’s the most important thing to take into consideration when you’re buying gear for a youth player? The fit. Using a soft tape measure, find the length from your hockey player’s ankle to the middle of the kneecap. Sizes usually correspond as follows: Youth 6-9”, Junior 9-12”, Senior 12-18”. If you’re looking to simplify this process, try searching by size on SidelineSwap.
A properly-fitted shin guard should sit securely on the center of your knee cap while covering everything above the top of your skate. Check out our inventory of youth shin guards now.