ice hockey player [1]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Member of an ice hockey team; players wear a variety of protective equipment to prevent injury caused by falls or body checks.
stocking ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Stretchy piece of fabric that covers the leg and thigh; it is worn over the pads to keep the muscles warm.
helmet ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Hard piece of equipment designed to protect the head.
player’s number ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Number that identifies the hockey player; numbers range from 1 to 99 and are sewn onto the back and the sleeves of the jersey.
visor ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Transparent piece of equipment secured to the front of the helmet to protect the eyes and upper face.
team’s emblem ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Logo representing the team that is printed on the front of the jersey.
blade ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Narrow metal blade that is attached to the skate boot; its curved ends help the player to turn.
pants ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Padded clothing attached around the waist by a belt or suspenders; they protect the pelvis, buttocks and thighs.
skate ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Reinforced boot equipped with a blade for gliding over ice.
glove ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Padded covering for the hand and wrist that takes the shape of the fingers; it must be flexible enough to provide a good grip on the stick.