Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Shock Doctor Knee Support is specially designed to help prevent knee injuries that commonly occur in sports requiring rapid changing of direction.
The knee support is conically shaped and tapers comfortably around the knee giving consistent compression. It also has medial / laterial stability dual hinges that prevents your knee from hyper-extending. The back of the knee support is made up of four-way stretch Lycra® mesh for comfortable flex and ventilation.
The knee support has convienient finger tabs that offer easy grip pulling when fitting, and the N-Tex™ air-flow vented neoprene provides moisture wicking compression for therapeutic warmth and healing.
- Model Number: 872
- Fit Guidelines: Compression
- Shock Doctor recommended sizing guidelines (size / knee size)
- Small / 12.25" - 13.25"
- Medium / 13"- 14"
- Large / 13.75"-14.75"
- X Large / 14.5" - 15.5"
- XX Large / 15.25" - 16.25"
Specifications
- Conically shaped upper strap wraps leg taper with comfortable and consistent compression
- Patent pending X-Fit® lower strap securely wraps leg contour with comfort and overlaps hinge to maximize stability during flex
- Medial / Laterial stability dual hinges with hyper-extension stops
- Tempered aluminum stability stays securely positioned in integrated sleeves
- Anatomical precurved design provides enhanced fit, comfortable flex and ventilation
- Four-way stretch Lycra® mesh at back of knee for comfortable flex and ventilation
- Premium stitching assembly, patella support fishing and Lycra® binding for long lasting comfort
- Convenient finger tabs offer easy grip pull when fitting
- N-Tex™ air-flow vented neoprene, provides moisture wicking compression for therapeutic warmth and healing
Previous Feedback
Comments: I've had issues with my MCL for years, and contemplated giving up hockey due to it. Since using this brace I've gone three seasons without an injury. It saved me from having to give up my favorite thing.
From: Drew, shade