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'''Hockey socks''' are ankle-to-thigh garments worn over protective gear by [[ice hockey]] players. They are [[form-fitting]], and traditionally made of a cotton or synthetic rib-knit fabric. |
'''Hockey socks''' are ankle-to-thigh garments worn over protective gear by [[ice hockey]] players. They are [[form-fitting]], and traditionally made of a cotton or synthetic rib-knit fabric. |
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Experiments have been made with a lightweight fabric |
Experiments have been made with a lightweight fabric sock, of material similar to that used in [[hockey jersey]]s, and most recently (mid-2000s) with a streamlined lightweight sock used by the [[United States national hockey team|U.S. Olympic]] and other international teams. Hockey socks should not be confused with ''hockey skate socks'' which are thin, traditional-style socks worn over the foot (inside the [[hockey skate|skate]]).<ref>[https://www.purehockey.com/c/what-socks-should-I-wear-with-hockey-skates WHAT SOCKS SHOULD I WEAR WITH HOCKEY SKATES?] on PureHockey.com</Ref> |
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==Wearing== |
==Wearing== |
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Hockey socks are held up either by a [[Garter_(stockings)#In ice hockey|garter]] (old style) or attached to undershorts with [[Velcro]] tabs. Players usually keep their socks inside the upper ankle area of their skates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How to Put on Hockey Gear, Socks & More |url=https://www.hockeymonkey.com/learn/how-to-put-on-hockey-gear |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=www.hockeymonkey.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Hockey socks are held up either by a [[Garter_(stockings)#In ice hockey|garter]] (old style) or attached to undershorts with [[Velcro]] tabs. Players usually keep their socks inside the upper ankle area of their skates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How to Put on Hockey Gear, Socks & More |url=https://www.hockeymonkey.com/learn/how-to-put-on-hockey-gear |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=www.hockeymonkey.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[Athletic tape]] is generally used below the |
[[Athletic tape]] is generally used below the knee to hold the sock in place, and sometimes at the ankle as well. Hockey socks, along with a jersey, are considered part of a team [[uniform#Sports|uniform]] under [[USA Hockey]]'s rule 304(a) (2005–06 season) and are required as coverage for protective equipment ([[shinguards]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=paulwestwood |date=2021-12-09 |title=Kinesio Tape, Athletic Performance and Self Belief - Physio Network |url=https://www.physio-network.com/blog/kinesio-tape-negatives/ |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=www.physio-network.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Organized teams wear hockey socks in designated [[Away colours|team colors]], complementary to the team jersey. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 17:56, 3 January 2025
Hockey socks are ankle-to-thigh garments worn over protective gear by ice hockey players. They are form-fitting, and traditionally made of a cotton or synthetic rib-knit fabric.
Experiments have been made with a lightweight fabric sock, of material similar to that used in hockey jerseys, and most recently (mid-2000s) with a streamlined lightweight sock used by the U.S. Olympic and other international teams. Hockey socks should not be confused with hockey skate socks which are thin, traditional-style socks worn over the foot (inside the skate).[1]
Wearing
Hockey socks are held up either by a garter (old style) or attached to undershorts with Velcro tabs. Players usually keep their socks inside the upper ankle area of their skates.[2]
Athletic tape is generally used below the knee to hold the sock in place, and sometimes at the ankle as well. Hockey socks, along with a jersey, are considered part of a team uniform under USA Hockey's rule 304(a) (2005–06 season) and are required as coverage for protective equipment (shinguards).[3] Organized teams wear hockey socks in designated team colors, complementary to the team jersey.
See also
References
- ^ WHAT SOCKS SHOULD I WEAR WITH HOCKEY SKATES? on PureHockey.com
- ^ "How to Put on Hockey Gear, Socks & More". www.hockeymonkey.com. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ paulwestwood (2021-12-09). "Kinesio Tape, Athletic Performance and Self Belief - Physio Network". www.physio-network.com. Retrieved 2024-06-14.