Penguin Sports
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Sizing Guide

Use these charts to find the right size for hockey sticks, skates and protective gear. Still not sure? Visit us in Ra'anana for a free in-person fitting.

Hockey Stick Size Chart

Stick length is measured standing in skates: the top of the stick should reach between your chin and nose. Flex should be roughly half your body weight in pounds.

Stick length by player height
Player heightStick lengthAge group
Under 122 cm (4'0")42–46"Youth
122–142 cm (4'0"–4'8")46–50"Junior
142–163 cm (4'8"–5'4")50–54"Intermediate
163–178 cm (5'4"–5'10")54–57"Senior
Over 178 cm (5'10")57–63"Senior
Stick flex by body weight
Body weightRecommended flex
Under 36 kg (80 lbs)30–40 flex
36–50 kg (80–110 lbs)40–50 flex
50–68 kg (110–150 lbs)50–65 flex
68–86 kg (150–190 lbs)75–85 flex
Over 86 kg (190 lbs)85–102 flex

Ice Skate Size Chart

Hockey skates usually fit 1 to 1.5 sizes smaller than your regular shoe size. Figure skates typically match your shoe size or run half a size smaller.

Hockey skate size by US shoe size
US shoe size (men)Hockey skate sizeAge group
US 8Y–13.5Y (kids)6Y–12YYouth
US 1–4.512Y–3.5Junior
US 5–74–5.5Intermediate
US 7.5–126–10.5Senior
Figure skate size by US shoe size
US shoe size (women)Figure skate size
US 5–64.5–5.5
US 6.5–7.56–7
US 8–97.5–8.5
US 9.5–10.59–10

Protective Gear Size Chart

Protective gear is sized by height and body measurements. Gear should fit snugly without restricting movement.

Shoulder pads, pants and shin guards by height
Player heightShoulder padsPantsShin guards
Under 122 cm (4'0")Youth SYouth S8–9"
122–142 cm (4'0"–4'8")Youth M/LYouth L9–10"
142–163 cm (4'8"–5'4")Junior S/MJunior M11–12"
163–178 cm (5'4"–5'10")Senior S/MSenior M13–14"
Over 178 cm (5'10")Senior L/XLSenior L/XL15–16"
Gloves and helmets
MeasurementGlovesHelmets
Youth8–9"49–54 cm
Junior10–11"51–56 cm
Senior12–14"54–62 cm

Not sure about your size?

Come by for a free fitting, or contact us and we'll help you choose over the phone.