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Hockey pants, also called "breezers," are knee-to-waist protective gear for Ice Hockey or Roller Hockey players. The pants carry a variety of Padding depending on whether they are worn by Goaltenders or skaters ( Forwards and Defenders ), and also on the manufacturer. The pants are traditionally a one-piece garment with a Lace -up fly augmented by a strap Belt . Sometimes, they are additionally held up by Suspenders (particularly in the case of goalie pants). A type of pant popularly called a "Cooperall" was seen in a failed experiment in professional hockey in the 1980s. The name stems from the manufacturer, Cooper. The Cooperall was a full-length pair of Shell Pants that covered protective padding from the Waist to the Ankles , as opposed to the traditional breezer and Shin Guard combination. A breezer-length version, sometimes called a Cooper Girdle , is currently available from a few gear manufacturers, though it is most commonly worn by roller hockey players. |
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