Equipment & Equipment Rental Program
Equipment Rental Program
Equipment rental is available for $25 per player, with a $50 family maximum. Players must be registered with Walker Youth Hockey before receiving equipment.
Available equipment includes, while supplies last:
- Helmets
- Shoulder pads/chest protectors
- Breezers
- Gloves
- Elbow pads
- Shin guards
- Skates
- Limited sticks, primarily for Mini Mites
Socks and practice/game jerseys will be distributed by coaches when the season begins.
Families are responsible for providing their player’s neck guard and mouthguard and are required per Minnesota Hockey Rules.
Please reach out to Equipment Manager Jennifer Campbell for more information or questions.
🏒 Minnesota Hockey Equipment Checklist
All players must have properly fitted hockey equipment before participating in practices or games:
- HECC-certified hockey helmet with a full face mask
- Neck laceration protector/neck guard — required for all youth players
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Hockey gloves
- Hockey pants/breezers
- Protective cup or pelvic protector
- Shin guards
- Hockey skates
- Hockey stick
- Hockey jersey
- Hockey socks
- Mouthguard — required for all Squirt/10U players and older, including goalies
- Equipment bag
- Water bottle
Mouthguard Requirements:
Beginning with the 2026–2027 season, Squirt/10U and older players must wear a mouthguard that:
- Is colored and easily visible—not clear or white
- Is securely tethered to the helmet’s face mask
- Covers all remaining teeth of one jaw
- Is worn correctly whenever the player is on the ice
All equipment should fit properly, remain in good condition, and be worn as designed. Helmets and face masks must be HECC certified and properly secured. Cut-resistant socks, sleeves, and undergarments are also strongly recommended.
For additional information, review the Minnesota Hockey Handbook, USA Hockey Rule 304: Protective Equipment, or the Pure Hockey Youth Equipment Guide.