Vaughn Ion Junior Goalie Equipment Combo

Vaughn Ion Junior Goalie Leg Pads

Designed with growing goalies in mind, the Ion Junior pads balance the stiffer, more reactive build of Intermediate and Senior pads with a softer, youth-friendly feel and an easily-adjustable fit.

Build

High-Density Core Padding: Vaughn's Ion Junior pad core is padded with dense, springy padding designed to fire pucks away from the crease.

Progressive Thigh Flex w/ Soft Boot Flex: Built for goalies still developing their game, the Ion Junior pads move with an easy, youth-friendly flex that progressively softens down through the boot.

Beveled, Low-Profile Outer Roll: A solid outer roll helps the Ion Junior pads to maintain proper shaping, while the outer roll's low-profile bevel helps to reduce skip over.

Knee & Leg Channel

Open Knee Cradle: Compared to their predecessors, the SL4 PC pads, the Ion pads debut a flat knee cradle design. On the ice, the Ion pads' flat, open knee cradle helps the pads to control and rotate faster around the knees, and allows for a wider range of independent knee protection options.

Padded Calf Wrap w/ Easily-Adjustable Strapping: Compared to thinner, lighter competitor pads, Vaughn's plush calf wrap design secures the pads with a more comfortable, supportive feel. In combination with Vaughn's intuitive calf strapping system, the Ion Junior pads make it quick and easy for young goalies still learning how to properly fit and adjust their gear.

QuickSlide Inner Edge: A premium cross-hatched material, Vaughn's QuickSlide not only greatly improves durability, but helps goalies slide post-to-post with a confident balance between speed and control.

Boot & Toe Box

Scoop-Shaped Boot w/ Flat Instep: Vaughn's soft, more forgiving scoop-shaped boot helps goalies to put down solid coverage at the posts while helping to minimize lower body strain. Complementing Vaughn's ergonomic scoop-shaped boot, an almost entirely flat boot instep helps to ease pad rotation and further increase mobility through the ankles.

Bungee Toe Ties w/ Clips: Elastic toe ties secure each boot with more give over traditional skate lace toe ties, offering improved edge control and greatly reducing lower body strain.

Vaughn Ion Junior Goalie Glove

The Ion Junior glove's combination of a durable, yet lightweight build, and a comfortable, easily-adjustable fit makes it an excellent option for young goalies just starting out or upgrading from their starter gear.

Build

Reinforced Double-T: Compared to the previous SLR4 glove, the Ion Junior glove keeps the same break, but applies it to a double-T web. On the ice, the Ion glove's new double-T web widens the pocket, helping to funnel pucks in from the fingers and give the goalie a better sense of puck control.

HD Finger & Backhand Padding: Enhancing protection and helping to funnel pucks into the pocket, the Ion glove pads the fingers with dual-layered, high-density impact foams.

Palm & Break

Pre-Formed 60° Break w/ Easy-Close Game Ready Feel: Excellent for goalies still developing their strength, the Ion Junior glove closes with a neutral, fingers-to-mid-thumb closure. Additionally, the Ion glove's pre-formed 60° break gives the glove a softer, youth-friendly feel, ready to snag pucks with minimal break-in.

High-Tack Antimicrobial Palm Lining: Vaughn's Ion Junior gloves are lined with a high-tack embossed suede that helps to manage moisture and maintain full control through the longest practices. Additionally, the Junior glove lining is treated with an antimicrobial, slowing the growth and settlement of odor-causing bacteria.

Fit & Feel

High-Positioned Padded Wrist Strapping: Similar to their previous SLR gloves, Vaughn's Ion gloves secure around a plush padded wrist strap, affixed higher up the cuff to widen the goalie's range of wrist mobility.

Comfortable Mesh Backhand w/ Easily-Adjustable Strapping: A smooth mesh backhand lining and finger gussets offer unmatched comfort, complemented by intuitive strapping that makes it easy for goalies still learning how to properly fit and adjust their gear.

Vaughn Ion Junior Goalie Blocker

Completing the Ion Junior package, the Ion Junior blocker offers goalies a confident balance between protection and performance.

Build

High-Density Foam Core: Vaughn's Ion blocker balances coverage with control, built around a high-density impact foam core with a sharp, flared profile to fire pucks into the corners.

High Palm Positioning: Prioritizing coverage, the Ion Junior blocker's palm is centered higher-up the board, allowing for a flush, paddle-down seal, and complementing the board's sharp flare.

Protection

High-Density Finger Blocks: Curved, high-density finger protection gives goalies a sense of confident coverage, protecting against stray pucks without compromising mobility.

Wide Side Shield Profile: Compared to more streamlined, lightweight competitors, the Ion Junior blocker features a wider sidewall with denser padding, further enhancing protection against stray pucks and off-angle shots.

Fit & Feel

VX Synthetic Suede Palm w/ SureGrip Layering: The Ion Junior blocker moves with a comfortable, high-tack sense of control, combining a tacky VX synthetic suede palm with SureGrip, an embossed suede layered over the palm and index finger.

Antimicrobial Treatment w/ Breathable Mesh Gusseting: Helping this blocker's palm to stay cool and fresh, its fingers are surrounded with a breathable mesh gusseting with an antimicrobial treatment applied to the palm.