Our Hockey Starter Guide

The start of the fifth season is almost here. We're talking about hockey season, of course! A new season means new hopes, new dreams, and limitless possibilities for your kids who are either starting or continuing their hockey journey. 

The new season also means new equipment. For first timers, it's like getting their first bike - a time they'll never forget. For returning players, they might have gotten their first growth spurt over the Summer and equipment that once fit them like a glove might now look a bit too small. If you’re in the market for some new equipment for your child, look no further. Here at United, we can help select the proper equipment for your child so they can have the best experience possible on the ice.

The best way to ensure your child gets the best possible fit is to visit our friendly hockey experts in store! They can make sure your child gets all the proper gear with a proper fit. Whether it's helping with understanding how to dress your child properly before a game, lacing up skates just right, or taping their stick just the way they like it - our experts are here to help. We can help fit your child with every essential piece of equipment they need for the season. We also offer Starter Kit discounts to make the new season more affordable.

When you visit us in store, you can be assured that a friendly expert will walk you through every step of your fitting journey - all the way from the skates to the helmet. They will make sure your child gets physically fitted with every single piece of gear so you know it will fit properly. Maybe you find that your child fits a small elbow pad but requires a medium shoulder pad - that's the kind of  knowledge you can get with our in store experts! Many of these processes are just as new to parents as they are to kids, so our experts will walk both you and your child through the entire process so you can both feel confident heading to the rink.

We also offer a pre-built starter kit option that include multiple equipment pieces in the same size in one package if you're more sure of your child's size and want to save on equipment before the season starts. 

Build your starter kit

Hockey is a lifelong journey for many kids and families - and the start of your child's journey in the sport begins with the right equipment and friendly service from your hockey store: United Sport & Cycle.