Table 1

Official standards for ice hockey head and face protection (CEN, ISO, CSA, ASTM)

CEN European Standard
    • EN 967:96 for “Head protectors for ice hockey players”
    (Includes helmets, visors and full facemask for players, goaltenders, and functionaries)
ISO International Standards
    • ISO 10256:96 for “Protective helmets for ice hockey players”
    (For players, goaltenders, and functionaries)
    • ISO 10257:96 for “Face protectors and visor for ice hockey players”
    (For players, goaltenders, and functionaries)
Canadian Standards

  •     CAN/CSA Standard Z262.1-M90 for “Ice hockey helmets”

  •     CAN/CSA Standard Z262.2-M90 for “Face protectors and visor for ice hockey players”

  •     CAN/CSA Z262.3-M96 for “Head and face protectors for ice hockey goaltenders”

American Standards

  •     ASTM Standard F1045-90: “Standard performance specification for ice hockey helmets”

  •     ASTM Standard F513-89: “Standard performance specification for ice hockey full facemask”

  •     ASTM Standard F1587-96: “Standard performance specification for helmet and facemask for ice hockey goaltender”

  •     ASTM Standard F737-86: “Standard performance for skate blades”