Hockey skates
An essential part of your equipment is the skates. It is impossible to play ice hockey without skates. It is also essential that you have a pair of skates that fit well on your feet. Since skates don't look like anything else you'd wear on your feet, it's a good idea to try them on properly.
Please remember to never wear skates that are too big. This can cause problems with your feet. Bumps and the like can occur if the foot is not firmly attached to the skate. A skate should be as tight as possible on your feet. For players who are still growing, you clearly need to have some wiggle room in your hockey skates, max 1.5 cm allowance is okay.
Make sure you sharpen your skates before you go out on them. You need to have a profile (radius/area) on your skates to get the most out of your skating. There are lots of different profiles to choose from. If you are a new skier, a single profile is recommended, which is a bit flatter, it gives more support in the ice and better stability. If you've been playing for a while, try a profile that's a little more curved. It helps with steep turns and twists in the slope. More advanced players may want to try a Chest & Arm profile to raise their score even further.