Abstract: A roller apparatus integrated with one or more inner side protective landings of a roller hockey goalie's leg protective member. The apparatus may include a first planar layer having a first plurality of openings arranged in a planar array, a second planar layer having a second plurality of openings aligned with the first plurality of openings of the first layer; and a plurality of roller bearings shaped and sized for positioning in the aligned first plurality of openings and second plurality of openings, with outer surfaces of the roller bearings projecting outwardly from the first plurality of openings of the first planar layer of the roller assembly to enable rolling movement of the roller assembly when engaged in contact with a dry surface. Also described are methods of configuring a roller assembly, such as the aforementioned roller apparatus.

Abstract: A roller apparatus integrated with one or more inner side protective landings of a roller hockey goalie's leg protective member. The apparatus may include a first planar layer having a first plurality of openings arranged in a planar array, a second planar layer having a second plurality of openings aligned with the first plurality of openings of the first layer; and a plurality of roller bearings shaped and sized for positioning in the aligned first plurality of openings and second plurality of openings, with outer surfaces of the roller bearings projecting outwardly from the first plurality of openings of the first planar layer of the roller assembly to enable rolling movement of the roller assembly when engaged in contact with a dry surface. Also described are methods of configuring a roller assembly, such as the aforementioned roller apparatus.

Abstract: A roller apparatus that either attaches to or is incorporated into a roller hockey goalie leg protective member, allowing simulation of “on ice” motion. Rolling may be accomplished through a plurality of ball bearings, protruding from a plane of an apparatus, as well as a plurality of cavities wherein ball bearings may be housed. A recess in the cavities may allow for impact to be absorbed while still allowing the ball bearings to freely roll in one or preferably every direction. Apparatus containing ball bearings may be located on the landings of a roller hockey goalie leg protective member, or other areas most likely to come in contact with a dry surface.

Abstract: A roller apparatus that either attaches to or is incorporated into a roller hockey goalie leg protective member, allowing simulation of “on ice” motion. Rolling may be accomplished through a plurality of ball bearings, protruding from a plane of an apparatus, as well as a plurality of cavities wherein ball bearings may be housed. A recess in the cavities may allow for impact to be absorbed while still allowing the ball bearings to freely roll in one or preferably every direction. Apparatus containing ball bearings may be located on the landings of a roller hockey goalie leg protective member, or other areas most likely to come in contact with a dry surface.