Youth Ice Hockey Skates

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Find the best youth ice hockey skates for your little ones at Pure Hockey. We carry youth skates by top makers Bauer and CCM, so you can trust that your child’s first experiences on the ice will be in the same quality brands the NHL pros wear. Designers at Bauer and CCM know that toddler and grade school skaters need a flexible and forgiving boot that will break in easily. Softer hockey skates help smaller kids find their stride and develop ankle strength. Learning how to skate is hard enough without having to endure the stiffness of a composite boot designed for a much more advanced player. If your child keeps up with the sport, he or she will graduate to stiffer, tighter boots at the proper time.

Skating should be fun. It should feel good. A comfortable pair of youth ice hockey skates is key to developing a positive first experience and a long-lasting love of the game. And with this selection, finding the right pair is as easy as ABC.

Consult our guides on How to Buy Hockey Skates and How to Fit Hockey Skates for informative tips to help you choose the right youth skates for your child, including links to size charts. Shop online with confidence and enjoy the most competitive prices, thanks to the Pure Hockey Low-Price Guarantee.

What size hockey skate does my child need?

Determine your child’s hockey skate size by going 1 to 1½ sizes smaller than her or his street shoe size. Youth hockey skates fit toddlers and children younger than 9 years old, who wear a US youth shoe size of 1.5 or smaller. Our hockey skate fitting guide directs you to youth hockey skate size charts for Bauer and CCM.

How do you choose hockey skates for kids?

If your child is brand new to the ice, standard, affordable beginner skates are a great option. Softer boots facilitate stride and confidence building, which are skating fundamentals. For smaller kids who already have the basics mastered, look to higher-end models with stiffer boots and better performance features. Our How to Fit Hockey Skates guide includes all the instructions you need to find the correct size and fit for your kid. NOTE: If your child plays goalie, they will need specific youth goalie skates, not player skates.

What ice hockey skates are best for beginner kids?

Pure Hockey offers outstanding options for ice hockey skates for beginner kids, with Bauer and CCM topping the list. Find Bauer’s X family skates for youth as well as CCM Tacks and Super Tacks.

How much do youth hockey skates cost?

Youth hockey skates range from $50 for starter skates to $200 for young players with advanced skills. Check our skates sale page, where we often have great deals on youth hockey skates.

How often do you sharpen youth hockey skates?

As a general rule, sharpen youth skates after every 15–20 hours of ice time. You may need to have your child’s skates sharpened more or less frequently depending on how they skate and the conditions of the ice.