Ice hockey equipment refers to the specialized gear used by players to ensure safety, performance, and compliance with the sports regulations. It includes essential items such as hockey sticks, skates, helmets, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, shin guards, and jerseys, as well as goaltender-specific gear like leg pads, blockers, and catch gloves. These items are designed to protect players from physical contact, falls, and puck impact while enhancing agility, speed, and control on the ice. Equipment varies slightly depending on position (forward, defense, goalie) and level of play (recreational, amateur, professional).