Gloves protect your hands from getting slashed and from getting cold. Then if you have a wooden stick you could give yourself a splinter. Gloves serve basically the same purpose as batting gloves in a way. They protect your hands from hurting when the ball hits the bat. The gloves protect your hands form hurting when the stick hits the puck.

Black/White, Blue/White                                Shell: PU synthetic leather                                    Liner: Bauer Antibacterial liner                                            Cuff: 3 piece flex cuff                                          Palm: 3 layer Nash, silicone and Kevlar palm                                                  Thumb: Polythylene lock thumb                           Protection: Dual-density foams with polythylene lock inserts throughout                             Fingers: 2-piece fingers                                      Other: Gel protection on top of hand

Black  Yzerman signature series    Two-piece finger construction for unmatched feel         Serious hockey protection  Ready to wear

Color: Toro, Bost                                       ~Futura shell affords quick break-in and lightweight design                                                   ~Coolmax lining wicks away moisture to keep hand dry                                                              ~Dual density foam for maximum protection

Pants protect your lower body from getting hit. Pants also cover your pelvic protector pants or your garder belt. Also if your fall you can hurt your back very badly. The shoulder pads and the pants both protect different parts of your back to keep you safe.

Bauer Vapor 10 Pants 

Color: Black                                   Liner: Silver and InStadry liner                                                Back: Adjustable and supportive lower back protection                                Kidney: Floating, but fixed kidney belt                                            Closure: Front zipper with security tab                                                Thigh: Pro level, HD foam and 2.5mm polyethylene thigh guard                                       Hip: Pro level. HD foam polyethylene hip pad                                            Belt: One True Fit System "snap-lock" belt                                         Materials: Abrasion resistant nylon at hip area

Bauer Impact HP300 JR

Color: Black, Blue                      Liner: Mesh lining                    Kidney: Pre-curved polyethylene and foam                                   Closure: Top half lace only       Thigh: Two-piece polyethylene and foam                                         Hip: Polyethylene and foam pad                                    Belt: Traditional style outer belt and suspender buttons              Materials: 2100-nylon PU backed shell

These are for ROLLER HOCKEY

~High density molded polyethylene plastic and foam padding provides protection and comfort

~Lycra shell for increased range of motion

~Ergodynamic back provides added coverage for lower back area

~Removable padding is easily washable

~Built-in protective cup pocket offers an integrated fit