Overview
Playing Style
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Power
A Power-Focused Playing Style suits players who thrive on generating strong, top-end speed through forceful and longer strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.
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Acceleration
An Acceleration-Focused Playing Style is ideal for players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. You can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves, and accelerate rapidly with these skates.
Fit Profile
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
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Low Profile
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth, and low overall volume.
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Medium Profile
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth, and medium overall volume.
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High Profile
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth, and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
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Recreational Skates
Recreational roller hockey skates are 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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Performance Skates
Performance-level roller hockey skates are a great fit 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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Elite Skates
Elite-level roller hockey skates are built 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.
Cut Protection Level
This is the general level of protection against cuts.
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Minimum
Basic protection suitable for competitive play
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Standard
Balanced protection for intense game play. Protects against more severe cuts.
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Maximum
Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay, designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
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N/A
No specific cut-resistance rating provided by the manufacturer.
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A1
Minimal protection; withstands light cuts (200-499 grams of force).
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A2
Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts (500-999 grams of force).
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A3
Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play (1,000-1,499 grams of force).
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A4
Standard protection; defends against significant cuts (1,500-2,199 grams of force).
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A5
Elevated protection for intense play (2,200-2,999 grams of force).
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A6
Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play (3,000-3,999 grams of force).
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A7
Ultra-high protection (4,000-4,999 grams of force).
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A8
Premium protection for all levels of play and ages (5,000-5,999 grams of force).
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A9
Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection (6,000+ grams of force).
Certifications
Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
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USA Hockey
Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
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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.
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CE
Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Wargate Lower Face Shield Cage is the ultimate addition to your hockey helmet, providing exceptional lower-face protection against facial injuries while allowing for maximum visibility and ventilation. As the pace of the game is getting faster, facial protection is key but so is visibility.
Players usually have to sacrifice either their vision or breathability when installing full facial protection, but the Wargate Shield Cage works seamlessly with all certified visors like Wargate Oakley CCM Tour, and Alkali, however, the Cage can also be used on its own. This gives players the benefit of breathable steel cage protection for the chin and mouth with crystal clear visor protection for the nose and eyes.
Using your current visor and visor spacers, the cage comes equipped with additional hardware to perform the assembly. The visor and cage secure together, providing a fixed attachment so the protection stays put and impact is absorbed by the helmet. It's only compatible with senior-sized hockey helmets but the cage itself can either be compressed or extended according to your helmet width. Once installed, players can also adjust the cage vertically to dial in their coverage and comfort.
| OVERVIEW | |
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| Model Number | CAGE |
| Heritage | New |
| Cage Shape | Oval |
| Weight | 185 grams |
| Helmet Compatibility | Most certified hockey helmets Senior helmet sizes only |
| Certifications | Not Certified |
| Includes | Wargate Cage (4) Screws (8) 2mm spacers (2) Wargate helmet stickers Installation instructions |
| Image Note | The helmet and visor in images three and four are not included. |
| (Note: All products are independently weighed and measured at IW Hockey with a 5% variance.) | |
| WARGATE LOWER FACE SHIELD CAGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | |
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| The following instructions were provided by the manufacturer. | |
| The Wargate Lower Face Shield Cage comes with (4) long screws and (8) 2mm spacers. You will need to have (4) 6mm visor spacers to complete the installation process. These usually come with your current or new visor, but you can also purchase them separately here - 6mm Visor Spacer | |
| Step 1 | Extend or compress the cage sideways to fit your visor and helmet width. |
| Step 2 | Insert the cage screws provided into the visor's slots on one side. Slide 6mm visor spacers over each screw and then insert them through the cage's slot. |
| Step 3 | Add the 2mm cage spacers and then insert the assembly into the helmet's holes, using extra 2mm cage spacers in case a thicker layer is desired between the helmet and cage. |
| Step 4 | Tighten the screws lightly to allow movement and repeat the procedure for the other side. |
| Step 5 | Place the helmet and face protector on your head. Align the shield when there is little to no distance between the shield and the visor. |
| Step 6 | When the desired position is determined, secure the screws tightly in place by hand using a screwdriver. |
Specifications
| CONSTRUCTION | |
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| Cage Material | Steel Cage Wires Anti-Reflection Rust Proof Paint |
| Cage Design | Oval Profile Adjustable Horizontally and Vertically Modern Oval Bar Design for Maximum Vision |
| Chin Cup | Not Included |
| CAGE HEIGHT | |
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| OSFM | 4.5" |
| Cage Height is measured at the widest point. |
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| HELPFUL ARTICLES | |
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| How to Size and Select a Hockey Cage | |
| How to Size a Hockey Helmet | |
| How to Select a Hockey Helmet | |
| IW Hockey Learning Center |
