Your pants should fit loosely and comfortably, yet you also should be able to secure them firmly by a belt around your waist. 90% of all people will be able to use their waist size as their guide to choosing the correct size pants.
The bottom of the pants should overlap the top of your shin pad kneecaps by 1-2 inches.
Things to take into account when considering which size you should be.
- Age, Height & Weight.
- Level of Play.
- Waist Size.
Please note the chart below is for guidance only and can not guarantee a perfect fit
| Ice Hockey Shorts Sizes |
| Hockey Short Size |
Waist (inch) |
Waist (cm) |
Player Height |
| Youth - Small |
20" - 22" |
50-56 |
3'4" - 3'7" |
| Youth - Medium |
21" - 23" |
53-58 |
3'7" - 4'0" |
| Youth - Large |
22" - 24" |
56-61 |
4'0" - 4'4" |
| Junior - Small |
22" - 24" |
56-61 |
4'4" - 4'8" |
| Junior - Medium |
24" - 26" |
61-66 |
4'8" - 5'2" |
| Junior - Large |
26" - 28" |
66-71 |
5'2" - 5'6" |
| Junior - Xtra Large |
28" - 30" |
71-76 |
5'4" - 5'7" |
| Senior - Small |
30" - 34" |
76-86 |
5'4" - 5'7" |
| Senior - Medium |
32" - 36" |
81-91 |
5'7" - 5'10" |
| Senior - Large |
34" - 38" |
86-97 |
5'10" - 6'2" |
| Senior - Xtra Large |
36" - 40" |
91-102 |
6'0" - 6' + |
| Senior - Xtra Xtra Large |
40"+ |
102+ |
6'4"+ |