ice hockey player [3]

Member of an ice hockey team; players wear a variety of protective equipment to prevent injury caused by falls or body checks.

player’s stick

Long, traditionally wooden stick that consists of a blade set at an angle to a shaft.

heel

Back end of the blade.

blade

Lower part of the stick that is used to stop, pass and shoot the puck; it is curved to ease puck handling.

shaft

butt end

Upper end of the shaft; it is usually covered with rubber tape to prevent the hand from slipping off the stick.

player’s skate

Reinforced boot equipped with a blade for gliding over ice.

blade

Narrow metal blade that is attached to the skate boot; its curved ends help the player to turn.

point

Front tip of the blade.

toe box

Hard shell that forms the end of the boot; it protects the toes from shots and slashes.

boot

Sturdy flexible boot with a lace; it protects and supports the foot and ankle and is made of leather or synthetic materials.

tendon guard

Rigid part that covers the lower leg.