What type of equipment is used?

As with any sport, uniformity of equipment is important. Because many participants do not have the strength to lift heavy objects (such as wood sticks) the sport is played with all-plastic hockey sticks (both shaft and blade). A plastic ball is substituted for a puck, allowing greater movement during the game. Many players simply use the power of their wheelchair to move and control the ball.

The use of protective equipment, such as helmets, pads and eye protection is highly encouraged however at this time it remains optional. Many PowerHockey™ participants cannot wear such equipment as a helmet due to weak neck muscles. PowerHockey™ is a fairly low contact sport. Most contact during the sport is primarily from wheelchairs bumping each other side to side.