Equipment Requirements for Minor Leagues What equipment is required? CSA helmet with full facial protection; CSA approved gloves, soccer style shin guards, hockey stick and running shoes are mandatory. We do strongly recommend that kids wear athletic cup, elbow pads and kneepads. MANDATORY PIECES OF EQUIPMENT CSA Approved Hockey Helmet with Full Facial Protection CSA Approved Hockey Gloves Running Shoes Shin Guards Hockey Stick HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT Athletic Cup CSA Elbow Pads Knee Pads GOALTENDER SECTION Goal Pads, Catcher & Blocker Arm & Chest Protector Hockey Pants Goalie Stick