Equipment

The hockey stick is used to shoot and pass the puck. The stick is curved at the bottom, either toward the left or right. The stick has a long shaft, this is where you grip or hold the stick. People usually measure the length of their stick by standing on their toes, while the end of their stick reaches their chin.
Shin pads are placed around the shin. They are used to protect the shin from shots and slashes. They come in many different sizes and brands. They measure the length of shin pads in inches.
Shoulder pads are placed around the chest and shoulders. They protect the shoulders, chest, and tri-cep. They come in many different brands and sizes. The price is dependent on the brand.
Elbow pads are put around the elbow to protect from falling, slashes, etc. They cost in a range from 20$-90$. They are different brands, that fit in different ways. Some elbow pads are longer than other.
Hockey pants are like shorts with padding. They protect the thighs and the pack of the legs. They come in different colors to match jerseys and socks. They cost in from a range of 30$-110$.
Gloves are used to protect the hand and wrist. There are many different kinds of gloves. Some have more padding than others. There are also different colored gloves to match teams colors.
Skates are a big part of the game. You want to get the lightest skates possible. Skates have a metal blade on the bottom that needs sharpened about once a week. Getting them sharpened allows to get sharper edges for turning and it takes the rust off.
Socks are used to cover up the shin pads. They match the jersey. Socks are usually help up by a garter belt. Most people also put tape around the sock.
Helmets have padding in them to protect the head. There are many kinds of helmets. The Bauer 5000 is the best helmet you can buy. Helmets also have cages or shields on them. The shields come in different colors.
Mouth Guards keep the teeth stable so that when you get hit, you don't chip a tooth or bite your tongue. There are different kinds of mouth guards, those for people with braces. The best mouth guard you can have is the one a dentist can mold you to fit your teeth.