Start with the glove and blocker chart for the exact model. Bauer measures hand length from the tip of the middle finger to the wrist crease; Hockey Canada says the catcher should open and close comfortably and the blocker should allow a comfortable grip. Check your competition’s equipment limits separately from the maker’s size chart.
Use the chart for the exact goalie catcher and blocker, then try each piece with the goalie stick. Bauer measures hand length from the tip of the middle finger to the wrist crease. Hockey Canada recommends checking that the catcher opens and closes comfortably and that the blocker allows a comfortable grip.
Measure, then check each piece
| Equipment | First fit check | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | Compare the Bauer hand-length measurement with the model chart. | Open and close the glove as Hockey Canada’s fitting guidance describes. |
| Blocker | Use the chart for the exact blocker model. | Hold the goalie stick and check the hand position and grip. |
| Both pieces | Check the size chart and manufacturer directions. | Use the strap and closure setup specified for the model. |
The catcher and blocker fit separate hands and serve different tasks. A size label on a goalie pad set does not replace the size chart for each glove. If you are comparing products from different makers, match each measurement to that model’s chart.
Try the fit with the stick
Put on the catcher and test whether you can open and close it comfortably. Then try the blocker while holding the goalie stick, checking the hand position and grip. Hockey Canada also notes that goalie catch gloves come with different break angles, which affect how the glove closes and are selected by comfort and preference.
Use the product’s own directions for straps and break-in. A chart helps identify a size range; the try-on checks how the individual piece feels when worn as designed.
Check competition limits separately
For USA Hockey play, the 2025–29 rulebook limits a blocker to 8 inches wide and 15 inches long. It limits the catcher cuff to 8 inches wide, the glove circumference to 45 inches and the catching portion to 18 inches measured from heel to the top of the T-trap along the glove contour. These are rule limits, not hand-sizing measures; use the rulebook for the league or tournament where the goalie will play.
For leg-pad measurement and knee alignment, see the hockey goalie pad sizing guide. Player glove sizing uses a different chart; see the hockey glove sizing guide.
Related guides
Official sources
Checked November 5, 2026.
Common questions
How do I measure for a hockey goalie glove?
Bauer’s goalie glove and blocker guide measures hand length from the tip of the middle finger to the wrist crease. Compare the result with the chart for the exact catcher or blocker model.
How should a goalie catcher fit?
Hockey Canada says the catcher should fit comfortably and allow the goalie to open and close it easily. Try the model on and check its closure and strap directions.
How should a goalie blocker fit?
Hockey Canada says the blocker should fit comfortably on the hand and allow stick control and grip. Try it with the goalie stick and check the maker’s instructions.
Are goalie glove sizes regulated?
Competition rules can set equipment limits separately from the maker’s fit chart. USA Hockey’s 2025–29 rules list maximum measurements for the blocker and catching glove; confirm the rules used by your league.