1. No raised ridges are allowed on the front edges or sides of the chest pad, the inside or outside of the arms, or across the shoulders.

2. Layering at the elbow is allowed to add protection but not to add stopping area.

3. Shoulder cap protectors must follow the contour of the goaltender’s shoulder cap without becoming a projection or extension beyond or above the shoulder or shoulder cap.

4. On each side, the shoulder clavicle protectors are not to extend or project above or beyond the goaltender’s shoulder or shoulder cap or extend beyond the armpit. No insert is allowed between the shoulder clavicle protector and the chest pad that might elevate the shoulder clavicle protector.

5. If, when the goaltender assumes the normal crouch position, the shoulder or shoulder cap protection is pushed above the contour of the shoulder, the chest pad will be considered illegal.