hockey pads

Player's protective gear

Hockey pads are protective equipment worn by hockey players to cushion impacts from pucks, sticks, and collisions.

The term covers various pieces—shoulder pads, shin guards, elbow pads, and the heavily padded gear worn by goalies.

He strapped on his hockey pads before practice.

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Curved implement for ice sports

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