CCM Tacks XR80 Junior Shin Guards

CCM Tacks XR80 Junior Shin Guards for competitive developing players

As young hockey players become faster and more physical, their protective equipment needs to manage greater impact without interfering with skating mechanics.

The CCM Tacks XR80 Junior Shin Guards answer that need with a more substantial protective structure designed for regular and competitive play.

Max Coverage ASD construction

The XR80 uses Max Coverage ASD Anatomical Shield Design to provide broad lower-leg coverage while following the player's anatomy.

This approach keeps protective components properly positioned around the shin and knee while still allowing natural leg movement.

Injection-moulded shin cap

A new injection-moulded shin cap forms the main protective barrier across the front of the lower leg.

CCM describes this construction as engineered to deliver competitive-strength coverage and comfort for harder impacts.

Integrated tape-lock landing

The shell incorporates a dedicated landing designed to lock in shin tape.

This helps players secure the guard more effectively when using tape around the lower leg and can reduce unwanted movement during fast skating.

Injected knee cap

The knee area uses an injected plastic cap designed to provide structural support around the joint.

Its geometry helps distribute impact energy away from the knee, supporting protection during falls, collisions and other high-impact situations.

Protective comfort donut

A padded comfort donut surrounds the knee inside the protective structure.

This component improves support and helps keep the joint properly centred inside the cap during movement.

Premium calf protection

The rear of the lower leg features compression-moulded EVA foam reinforced with PE plastic.

This combination provides additional impact and shock absorption around the calf, creating more substantial rear coverage for competitive play.

Impact absorption around the lower leg

The EVA and PE construction is designed to manage impacts rather than simply add thickness.

This is particularly useful when the rear or side of the leg is exposed during contact along the boards, accidental stick impact or falls.

Secure game-ready positioning

The anatomical construction helps the guard remain aligned with the player's knee and shin throughout skating movements.

Consistent positioning becomes increasingly important as players accelerate harder, turn more aggressively and spend more time in physical situations.

Coverage without unnecessary restriction

Although the XR80 offers more substantial protection than recreational models, its anatomical shape is designed to preserve knee flexion.

This allows developing players to maintain a low athletic skating stance while moving through starts, stops and directional changes.

Built for progression into competitive hockey

This model is especially relevant for young players who have moved beyond introductory hockey and now need protective equipment suited to a higher pace of play.

Its combination of moulded plastic, EVA foam and anatomical coverage creates a strong middle ground between basic recreational protection and more complex elite-level gear.

Technical specifications

• Brand: CCM
• Family: Tacks
• Model: XR80
• CCM ID: SGXR80-JR
• Age group: Junior
• Product type: ice hockey shin guards
• Construction: Max Coverage ASD Anatomical Shield Design
• Shin: new injection-moulded cap
• Protection level: engineered for competitive play
• Knee: injected plastic knee cap
• Knee comfort: protective comfort donut
• Impact management: designed to distribute energy away from the joint
• Calf: compression-moulded EVA foam
• Calf reinforcement: PE plastic
• Tape support: integrated landing designed to lock in tape
• Recommended use: regular and competitive junior hockey
• Junior sizes: 11", 12" and 13"

Choosing the correct Junior size

The player's knee should sit securely in the centre of the protective knee cap both while standing and in a skating stance.

The shin cap should extend low enough to cover the lower leg toward the skate without interfering with ankle movement.

CCM offers this Junior version in 11, 12 and 13 inches. The variant selected on your product page is 13 inches.

Who should choose the XR80 Junior?

This model is aimed at developing players who are beginning to encounter faster play, harder impacts and more frequent contact.

It is particularly suitable for frequent practices, competitive games and young players who want more substantial lower-leg protection than an entry-level recreational model.

Why choose CCM Tacks XR80 Junior Shin Guards?

The strength of the XR80 comes from combining several protective elements around different impact zones.

The injected shin shell protects the front of the leg, the knee cap supports the joint and the EVA/PE calf guard adds reinforced rear coverage.

The result is a balanced package of competitive-level protection, anatomical coverage and secure game-ready fit for developing hockey players.