Abstract: The present invention relates to an articulated limb protection system and device for use in sports events such as ice hockey, street hockey, roller hockey and the like. The system or device comprises a buffer pocket which is disposed between an outer joint guard means and an inner joint guard means. The inner joint guard means is articulately connected to an adjacent limb guard means so that the inner joint guard means pivots relative to the limb member in response to bending action of the protected limb about the covered joint.

Abstract: A protective glove, especially intended for ice hockey players, comprises a portion encircling the hand and a cuff encircling the wrist and lower part of the forearm. The portion encircling the hand and the cuff are provided partly with paddings covering the upper side of the fingers, hand and wrist, and partly with a padding covering the outer side of the thumb. In the outer side of the padding covering the thumb there is arranged a stiff protective strip extending beyond the thumb root and down into the cuff up to the vicinity of the edge of the cuff.