NUSE provides equipment for the players in our 8U program (every kid ages 4 years old through 3rd grade).

To better serve our families and to keep our inventory accounted for and organized, the Equipment Room at the New Ulm Civic Center will generally be open for 8U equipment swaps on the first Tuesday of every month from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting on October 1.

The equipment room schedule can be found on the 8U calendars.

In between these dates, the equipment room will be locked with limited to no ready key access. Players and families should plan accordingly to ensure that their player has their equipment for games and practices. 

As a reminder, families are responsible for purchasing a neckguard to be on the ice. If the player does not have a neck guard, they will not be able to be on the ice.

NUSE Hockey provides ALL gear, including skates, for players in our 8U program (every kid ages 4 years old through 3rd grade). 

Equipment for new 8U players and equipment swap for returning 8U players will take place: 

After these equipment swap dates, the equipment room will be open once a month.
Specific dates to be determined. Please plan accordingly.

USA Hockey To Require Use of Neck Laceration Protection

New Rule Change To Go In Effect on August 1, 2024.

This new rule is mandatory for players in all age classifications as well as for all officials under the age of 18. Neck guards will be required effective August 1, 2024, and must be worn during all games and practices.

See the official MN Hockey release in the link.

MN Hockey Neck Guard Rule

To assist you, we have linked a number of BNQ-certified neck protection options through Scheels:

• Senior Shock Doctor Women's Ultra Compression Shirt Hockey Neck Guard
• Youth Shock Doctor Girls' Ultra Compression Shirt Hockey Neck Guard
• Senior Bauer Pro Goalie Neck Guard
• Men's Bauer Protect Long Sleeve T-Shirt Black
• Senior Shock Doctor Men's Ultra Compression Shirt Hockey Neck Guard
• Senior Warroad Hockey Warroad Universal TILO Hockey Neck Guard
• Senior & Youth Bauer NG21 Premium Collar Hockey Neck Guard
• Boys' Bauer Protect Long Sleeve Base Layer Black
• Kids' Bulletin Pro Sports Sherwood w/ Neck Guard Long Sleeve Base Layer
• Junior & Youth Shock Doctor Ultra 2.0 Hockey Neck Guard

Please direct any questions regarding equipment to:

Nate Bauer
NUSE Equipment Manager
Phone: (507) 766-3106
Email: nuseequipment@gmail.com

This video gives an overview of the equipment needed to properly dress youth hockey players for practice. More new hockey parents resources: https://www.usahockey.com/newparents

Hockey gear has its own "unique smell" - here is a video of tips to help your player keep their equipment smelling its best and also keep the bacteria build up away.