What should you look out for with ice hockey helmets?
To measure your head circumference, run a measuring tape around your head above the eyebrows and over the temples.
Open and expand the helmet to its largest setting and position it so the front edge sits one finger width above the eyebrows. Slide the front and rear sections together until a comfortable, secure fit is achieved. Then tighten the adjustment mechanism.
Ice hockey helmet sizing & measuring head circumference
A properly fitting ice hockey helmet is the most important protective item for players of all ages in ice hockey and inline hockey. A hockey helmet reliably protects the head, skull and partly the face area from pucks, impacts and blows. To find the right size for helmets for ice hockey or inline hockey helmets, measure your head circumference in cm just above the eyebrows and ears.
Note:
All modern hockey helmets are adjustable. Please follow the user manual: first open the helmet to a larger setting, put it on, then fine-tune the fit. With the correct adjustment, an ice hockey helmet or inline hockey helmet can often be used for several years. The size ranges indicate the likely recommendation.
Why the right hockey helmet size matters
A hockey helmet must not be too loose or too tight. A helmet that is too large can shift during falls or checks, while a helmet that is too small can cause pressure points and affect concentration. Only a correctly adjusted ice hockey helmet provides optimal protection and comfort. Make sure the helmet sits level, does not wobble, and the chin strap is firm but comfortable.
Kids & teens: choose by head circumference, not age
Bambini helmets and junior helmets are not automatically the right choice just because of age. The key factor is head circumference. Many teenagers already need a senior helmet (e.g. size S or M) if their head circumference requires it. A Bambini helmet is only for very small heads and becomes too small quickly as a child grows.
Note for kids/teens:
If a child has a shorter face or chin area, a junior cage can make sense if the head circumference fits. The combination should be chosen individually, e.g. senior helmet (by head circumference) + Bosport Junior Cage, so the cage sits correctly on the chin.
Visors & cages: what fits which hockey helmets?
Standard visors and many cages generally fit most helmets for ice hockey and inline hockey helmets, as long as the mounting points are compatible and the size (junior/senior) matches the face.
Important for CCM Tacks helmets: CCM Tacks helmets have a wider fit. These helmets often require CCM-specific cages or the special Bosport combo visor. Standard visors usually still fit.
Brand differences for ice hockey & inline hockey helmets
Helmet sizing can vary slightly by manufacturer. For Bauer helmets, CCM helmets or Warrior helmets, you will find the details in the product descriptions. Always compare your measured head circumference with the general size chart and the manufacturer info in the brand tables.
Tips for the perfect fit
- The ice hockey helmet / inline hockey helmet should sit level on your head and not tip forward or backward.
- The chin strap must be firm but comfortable.
- Helmet with face protection: check that the cage or visor sits correctly and does not press into the face.
- When shaking your head, the hockey helmet should not move.
Conclusion: With the right hockey helmet (helmets for ice hockey or inline hockey) you significantly increase safety and comfort. Use the tables and the size guide to find the right Bauer helmet or CCM helmet at a good price at Hockeyzentrale or Hockeyoffice.
Helmet size charts
All tables use the same green style. For large tables, the width is intentionally fixed so the data is easy to read on desktop.
1) General ice hockey helmet size chart
| Head circumference | Body height | Size recommendation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46–50.9 cm | up to approx. 105 cm | → | Bambini helmet (for very small heads) |
| 51–52.9 cm | approx. 105–120 cm | → | Junior helmet (XS–S, depending on model) |
| 52–54.9 cm | up to 120 cm | → | Helmet S |
| 55–58 cm | 120–134 cm | → | Helmet M |
| 58–63 cm | 134–147 cm | → | Helmet L |
| 59–64 cm | 147–160 cm | → | Helmet XL |
2) Brand tables: Bauer helmets
| Model | Size | Head circumference (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperlite | S/M | 54 – 59 cm |
| Hyperlite | M/L | 57 – 63.5 cm |
| Re-Akt 150 | S | 52 – 56 cm |
| Re-Akt 150 | M | 55 – 59 cm |
| Re-Akt 150 | L | 58 – 63.5 cm |
| Re-Akt 95 | S | 51 – 56 cm |
| Re-Akt 95 | M | 55 – 60 cm |
| Re-Akt 95 | L | 58 – 63 cm |
| Re-Akt 55 | S | 52 – 57.5 cm |
| Re-Akt 55 | M | 54.5 – 59 cm |
| Re-Akt 55 | L | 57 – 62 cm |
| IMS 5.0 | S | 52 – 57 cm |
| IMS 5.0 | M | 56 – 60 cm |
| IMS 5.0 | L | 59 – 63 cm |
3) Brand tables: CCM helmets
| CCM model | Size | Head circumference (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Super Tacks X | S | 53 – 56 cm |
| Super Tacks X | M | 56 – 60 cm |
| Super Tacks X | L | 60 – 64 cm |
| Tacks 910 | XS | 52 – 55 cm |
| Tacks 910 | S | 53 – 56 cm |
| Tacks 910 | M | 56 – 60 cm |
| Tacks 910 | L | 60 – 64 cm |
| Tacks 720 | S | 51 – 55 cm |
| Tacks 720 | M | 55 – 58 cm |
| Tacks 720 | L | 59 – 62 cm |
| Tacks 310 | S | 51 – 56 cm |
| Tacks 310 | M | 55 – 59 cm |
| Tacks 310 | L | 57 – 62 cm |
| Tacks 210 | XS | 52 – 55 cm |
| Tacks 210 | S | 53 – 56 cm |
| Tacks 210 | M | 56 – 60 cm |
| Tacks 210 | L | 60 – 64 cm |
| Tacks 70 | YT | 49 – 53 cm |
| Tacks 70 | JR | 53 – 57 cm |
| Tacks 70 | S | 53 – 57 cm |
| Tacks 70 | M | 57 – 61 cm |
| Tacks 70 | L | 58 – 63 cm |
| FL500 | S/M | 53 – 56 cm |
| FL500 | L | 55 – 60 cm |
| Multisport | YT | 49 – 54 cm |
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