

The best features of these helmets, other than that low price tag, is that they offer incredible visibility and they are lightweight. Cascade helmets also makes a model like this that has always been popular. The chin strap keeps them secure on the field and they offer the protection needed at an affordable price. They certainly aren’t loaded with features but they come in a few size choices and they can be adjusted. Manufactured by ice hockey companies these helmets are basically an ice hockey players helmet with a modified face mask for field hockey. The least expensive model available is for lack of better term a modified ice hockey helmet. We should start our helmet tour with the basics.

Let’s look at some of the options, all of which can be found at for purchase. So how do you decide what’s right for you. A helmet that’s too bulky for the player or a helmet that has limited vision is certainly not going to help a player perform at their best. Much like the other goalie protective gear the helmet worn can affect the goalies performance. The best sets make the ball drop at the goalies feet so the goalie can control where the ball goes after it’s stopped. High end leg guards and kickers are designed to affect the rebound of the ball. Goalies know that there is more to the padding than just protection and looks though. The heavy padding worn on the legs, feet, hand and body is very important in protecting the goalie from speeding field hockey balls. In the world of field hockey the goalie can take some serious abuse.
