Best products from r/hockeyrefs
We found 7 comments on r/hockeyrefs discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 7 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. McDavid Hex Thudd Shorts, Black, Small
- Our products will provide in protecting and helping reduce the incidence of injury
- Supports your return to activity and enhance performance
- Made using the highest quality and most innovative technology and materials
- Designed to adjust to your every move for continuous protection at hips, tailbone and thighs
- 9mm Hex Technology is lightweight, flexible and breathable
- Hex hip pads feature newly engineered shape for more precise coverage
- Compression technology supports large muscles to help reduce pulls and fatigue
- Approved for play at all levels from pro to peewee
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▼ Read Reddit mentions2. Fox 40 Super Force Finger Grip Whistle
Fox 40 super force metal finger grip whistleOfficial NHL finger whistle developed for hockeyTechnically superior with moisture resistant sound ballLead-free soldering techniquePowerful low-toned pitch rises above crowd noise. Essential for coaches and referees.
▼ Read Reddit mentions3. Fox 40 Classic Official Referee Whistle with Finger Grip
Full size original "classic" Sonic whistle with finger gripNo moving parts to freeze, jam or deteriorate115 Decibels of high pitch shrill rises above ambient noise-can be heard up to a mile away100% constructed of high-impact ABS plastic-So they're 100% impervious to moistureFirst Choice of; NFL, NC...
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. STX Lacrosse Impact Arm Guard, Black, Large
- Exposed plastic elbow caps for added protection
- Contoured fit offers maximum flexibility and mobility for players of all ages and sizes
- Soft spandex sleeve with adjustable elastic straps for comfort and custom fit
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▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Bodyprox Elbow Protection Pads 1 Pair (Medium), Elbow Guard Sleeve
- Anyone can use a bit of extra padding, whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro. A little protection can go a long way when it comes to fractures, cuts, or scrapes! Give yourself some confidence to train harder without the fear of falling. Great for snowboarding, biking, basketball, volleyball, or rollerblading, just about any strenuous activity or hobby.
- Crafted with thick EVA foam strategically placed to protect every angle of the elbow. Flexible and form-fitting, these padded sleeves won’t add bulk or restrict your movement! Sleeves are made with a breathable knit blend of polyester and rubber that releases excess body heat when worn.
- Offers light to moderate compression: Compression sleeves improve blood flow and increase muscle warmth, keeping muscles relaxed and ready for action! Compression also keeps the swelling to a minimum in the event of a sudden fall or injury.
- Comes in 3 sizes: small, medium & large. Our sleeves are incredibly stretchy and can expand up to 60% of their original diameter! If you require tighter compression, size down to get a tighter fit.
- Pair with the BODYPROX Protective Knee Pads & Padded Shorts for complete, full-body protection!
Features:
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Summary
1. McDavid Hex Thudd Shorts, Black, Small
- Our products will provide in protecting and helping reduce the incidence of injury
- Supports your return to activity and enhance performance
- Made using the highest quality and most innovative technology and materials
- Designed to adjust to your every move for continuous protection at hips, tailbone and thighs
- 9mm Hex Technology is lightweight, flexible and breathable
- Hex hip pads feature newly engineered shape for more precise coverage
- Compression technology supports large muscles to help reduce pulls and fatigue
- Approved for play at all levels from pro to peewee
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions2. Fox 40 Super Force Finger Grip Whistle
Fox 40 super force metal finger grip whistleOfficial NHL finger whistle developed for hockeyTechnically superior with moisture resistant sound ballLead-free soldering techniquePowerful low-toned pitch rises above crowd noise. Essential for coaches and referees.
▼ Read Reddit mentions3. Fox 40 Classic Official Referee Whistle with Finger Grip
Full size original "classic" Sonic whistle with finger gripNo moving parts to freeze, jam or deteriorate115 Decibels of high pitch shrill rises above ambient noise-can be heard up to a mile away100% constructed of high-impact ABS plastic-So they're 100% impervious to moistureFirst Choice of; NFL, NC...
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. STX Lacrosse Impact Arm Guard, Black, Large
- Exposed plastic elbow caps for added protection
- Contoured fit offers maximum flexibility and mobility for players of all ages and sizes
- Soft spandex sleeve with adjustable elastic straps for comfort and custom fit
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Bodyprox Elbow Protection Pads 1 Pair (Medium), Elbow Guard Sleeve
- Anyone can use a bit of extra padding, whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro. A little protection can go a long way when it comes to fractures, cuts, or scrapes! Give yourself some confidence to train harder without the fear of falling. Great for snowboarding, biking, basketball, volleyball, or rollerblading, just about any strenuous activity or hobby.
- Crafted with thick EVA foam strategically placed to protect every angle of the elbow. Flexible and form-fitting, these padded sleeves won’t add bulk or restrict your movement! Sleeves are made with a breathable knit blend of polyester and rubber that releases excess body heat when worn.
- Offers light to moderate compression: Compression sleeves improve blood flow and increase muscle warmth, keeping muscles relaxed and ready for action! Compression also keeps the swelling to a minimum in the event of a sudden fall or injury.
- Comes in 3 sizes: small, medium & large. Our sleeves are incredibly stretchy and can expand up to 60% of their original diameter! If you require tighter compression, size down to get a tighter fit.
- Pair with the BODYPROX Protective Knee Pads & Padded Shorts for complete, full-body protection!
Features:
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My hips and butt already look oddly larger than my upper body so I wouldn't ever want to add bulk in that area, but a pair of padded shorts (sorta like this) might not be a bad idea to fill in the areas the pants don't pad
What I currently wear working high level junior;
Player shin pads, frlan padded pants (pocket logo removed), a cup, volleyball kneepads as elbow pads(might change this up soon), a padded shirt when I lines.
Knee sleeves if not needed due to a prior injury to me seem like they will just cause muscle imbalances and a dependency on them, lace bite pads are an only when needed thing. I wouldn't try and add to much gear on because you don't want to feel to bulky and slow yourself down
Also as the hockey gets better, not only do the players shots get harder, but they get smarter too, and you get more mobile and agile. It becomes more rare to take a shot because players know to look for you. You'll still take the odd one when it's deflected at you and such but there more rare. If you watch an NHL game the officials don't often get in the way, and if they do it's the puck stuck in their feet along the wall with 6 guys holding it there. You're not going to get hit in much other than the skates and shin pads on those plays
I think that a lot of my surprise was that playing as long as I did, I saw a lot of scrub looking refs that were still great refs. Still do in my mens leagues. When I was playing AHA in college that was a different story, but I am not reffing AHA, I am reffing youth hockey.
I already got a new helmet specifically for reffing as well as a visor for the same.
Thanks for the whistle comment! I live in a very remote part of the country and ordered this whistle followed by this whistle before I broke down and paid the insane shipping to get it from officials wearhouse. According to the August 2013 Officials manual there is no requirement on what kind of whistle to purchase other than " Whistles should be finger type that provide a deep, loud blast. White tape should be placed on the mouthpiece and finger clasps to protect you from the sharp and hard edges." so I was going with the resources I had in front of me.
Agree with the ROI on doing a few games. Am now planning on putting aside all of my reffing income and using that to buy new skates when I work enough games to cover the investment.
Bodyprox Elbow Protection Pads 1 Pair (Medium), Elbow Guard Sleeve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072B9K85Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3xSFDbW8N61AX
I use lacrosse pads. Many people I've seen also wear volleyball kneepads.
For reference, these are the Lacrosse Arm Guards that I have, seems others do the same. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094OBDYK/
This sounds like something right out Patrick O'Sullivan's Autobiography
Glad the police got involved, shame the guy took off :(