Equipment
Mandatory Equipment For Players:
- CSA approved hockey helmet with full facial protection
- CSA approved hockey gloves
- Athletic support (jock or jill)
- Soccer style shin guards
- Running shoes
- Wooden or composite hockey stick
Optional Equipment For Players:
- mouth guard
- Soft elbow pads
- Soft knee pads
Mandatory Equipment For Goaltenders:
- CSA approved goalie mask or hockey helmet with full facial protection
- CSA approved goalie pads
- CSA approved arm and chest protector
- CSA approved blocker and catcher
- Hockey pants
- Running shoes
- Wooden or composite goalie stick
Prohibited Equipment:
- Shoulder pads
- Hockey style hard elbow pads
- Hockey style hard shin guards
- Non ice hockey style hockey gloves
- Street hockey goalie masks
- Push-on plastic blades
Notes:
- The league supplies goalie equipment should a player not have their own
- Shin guards must be covered with socks
- If elbow pads are worn they must be covered by the jersey
Equipment Examples
All registrants are responsible for providing their own equipment. Requirements are a CSA-approved hockey helmet with full facial protection, hockey gloves, hockey stick and soccer shin pads which are all mandatory. Athletic cup, soft elbow pads and approved ball hockey shin/knee pads are also recommended but not mandatory. We do provide goalie equipment for those players who wish to try goaltending.
We are committed to providing our members with the best and safest environment possible. As a result Fighting and Major Penalties are not tolerated and result in substantial suspensions or ejections from the league.
Our league rules are always being updated so please contact us to get the most recent version. The HPMBHL rules are based on the Ontario Ball Hockey Federation Rules and Regulations Guide, please refer to it for a complete list.