For some insane, bizarre reason, there are hockey players out there who don’t protect themselves as well as they should. Show up to the rink, have the option of putting on a piece of equipment, but decides to leave it in their bag like a hero.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!!!
The author of this article, who will remain anonymous, has never been afraid to protect himself. Even if some of his gear makes him look like a massive duster. With all of this in mind, here are four pieces of equipment that you might not wear but deep down know you probably should.
SHOULDER PADS
Never really understood this one tbh. Do they make players too hot or something? Are they really THAT big of an inconvenience? Whatever the pros are, they definitely don’t outweigh the potential cons. Like, what if you take a deflected shot to the sternum? Huh? You want a broken sternum? Just wear your chesty, come on people.
CAGE
Speaking of deflected shots… this one’s too easy. If you’re in The Show or play junior or whatever then we get it, but you beer leaguers hear me out: PUT A FLIPPIN CAGE ON YOUR HELMET! Too often we find the hero who thinks they’re too cool to rock one, but you know what? We all need to go to work the next day. Do you really want to show up with a black eye? Or a missing tooth? Is it really worth it?
No.
JOCK
If you don’t wear a jock then you’re just insane.
NECK GUARDS
Most importantly… let’s protect those necks people, even if it means sticking a full out diaper over it. Isn’t that right Sam?
Alright, so you’ve heard my shpeel about what you NEED to be wearing in hockey so please, PLEASE make sure to rock this gear in your next beer league game. You don’t want an unnecessary trip to the ER.
