Abstract: A protective cover for use in covering a portion of an ice hockey skate, the protective cover having a first portion covering a front tongue portion of the skate, a second portion covering an inside portion of the skate and a third portion covering an outside portion of the skate. The protective cover is a relatively thin, constant thickness layer made of a thermoplastic material, such as polycarbonate, and includes a plurality of straps having a hook and loop material thereon for fastening the protective cover to the skate. The straps each have a pad on one end thereof and located between the skate and the protective cover to create a gap therebetween and the straps each extend through a respective hole in the cover to fasten appropriately. A method for manufacturing and attaching the protective cover to the skate is also disclosed.