Hockey Glove Size Chart: How to Measure for the Perfect Fit

Finding the right glove size matters more than most players realize. When your gloves fit just right, you get better control, smoother stickhandling, and reliable protection. To get there, a hockey glove size chart is the best tool for fine-tuning your fit and avoiding issues like restricted movement, finger pinch points, or gaps in coverage.

How to Measure for Hockey Gloves

Before you look at any size chart, start with one quick measurement; this tells you the glove length (in inches) that will fit your hand best.

To measure your hand:

1. Use a flexible tape measure.
2. Measure from the tip of your middle finger to the base of your palm.
3. Take that number (in inches) and multiply it by two — that total equals your recommended glove size.
4. Compare your result to the hockey glove sizing chart below to find Youth, Junior, or Senior sizing.

Taking this measurement helps you pick a glove length that provides you with a full range of movement without sacrificing protection.

Hockey Glove Size Chart by Age Group

Next, use this chart to match your hand length with the correct glove category. Actual fit may vary slightly by brand, but these ranges work for most players:

Size Range | Age Group / Typical Hand Length

8"–9" | Youth (approx. 4.0"–4.5" hand length)

10"–11" | Junior (approx. 4.75"–5.5" hand length)

12"–13" | Intermediate/Small Senior (approx. 5.75"–6.25" hand length)

14"–15" | Senior (approx. 6.5"+ hand length)

If you’re ordering online, choose the range that matches your measurement, then use brand-specific charts when available. When in doubt, compare with your current gloves or check out our full selection of Youth Hockey Gloves and Senior Hockey Gloves for more detail.

How Should Hockey Gloves Fit?

A well-fitted glove should feel snug (not tight) with enough space to move your fingers freely. Your joints should line up with the glove’s knuckle breaks, and you should be able to grip your stick naturally without facing any resistance.

Quick fit checks:

• Fingertips shouldn’t touch the ends of the finger stalls.
• Gloves shouldn’t bump or overlap your elbow pads when you move your wrists.
• Brand-new gloves may feel slightly tight but should loosen up as they break in.
• If you feel hand slippage inside the glove, the size is likely too large.

Goalie Glove Sizing and Fit Tips

Goalie gloves follow many of the same sizing principles as player gloves, but they’re designed for two different functions: the catcher for securing the puck and the blocker for deflecting shots. That’s why a proper fit helps goalies close the glove cleanly and maintain full mobility in the crease.

Important goalie sizing notes:

• Choose regular if you catch with your left hand; choose full right if you catch with your right.
• You should be able to fully close the catcher with minimal resistance.
• If the glove feels too large, you might lose leverage at the break point.
• Most goalie gloves have adjustable cuffs you can tighten for a dialed-in feel.

For players switching handedness, our guide on Hockey Stick Handedness can help.

How to Break in New Hockey Gloves

New gloves often feel stiff for the first couple of skates. However, breaking them in the right way helps maintain protection while improving flexibility.

Be sure to follow safe glove break-in tips, such as:

• Wearing them during warmups or light practice to naturally soften the materials.
• Gently flexing the fingers and palm area before each skate.
• Using warm (not hot) compression — like lightly squeezing them in your hands — to help shape the padding.

Also, avoid soaking, steaming, or applying heat, which can all potentially damage padding, liners, and palm materials. For more techniques, check out our full guide on Breaking in Player Gloves.

Find Pro Stock Gloves That Fit

When your gloves fit, you enjoy better control, smoother puck handling, and a safer, more confident game. Once you know your size, explore our full lineup of pro-level options straight from NHL locker rooms. Shop All Gloves and our Full Hockey Stick Collection to complete your setup.