Vaughn ION Youth Goalie Leg Pads
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New for 2026 are the ION Youth Goalie Leg Pads. Designed for young goalies, the pads feature an easy flex design specifically designed for smaller age groups, a pre-shaped pad structure for precision fit, and a bungee toe cord attachment for better interaction with the skates.
External Material
Vaughn uses the JenPro material on the outer construction of these leg pads. This durable material provides the pads with a reliable and solid outer build, and it helps keep the leg pads in shape for longer. JenPro is a trusted material and is found on nearly all of Vaughn’s goalie equipment because of its reliability, appearance, and overall performance that it provides. These pads also feature QuickSlide inside edge material to provide quicker movements.
Internal Construction
Internally, the pads have an easy flex design which is specifically designed for smaller age groups. Paired with a pre-shaped design, it allows breaking in the pads to be easier and more forgiving for young goalies. The leg pads also feature cushion padding on the inside landing areas of the knee for an extra layer of protection.
Pad Break
These goalie pads are designed to have no break. The stiff, flat-faced core with zero breaks provides a rigid structure that maximizes butterfly coverage, powerful sliding, and predictable rebound control. The solid outer roll is designed to maximize coverage, provide better puck deflection, and maintain the structural integrity of the pad, especially when dropping into the butterfly position.
Boot Angle & Toe Taper
The Vaughn ION Youth leg pads feature a flatter in-step on the boot combined with an 80° streamlined toe taper. The boot-in-step is built with a flatter profile to reduce boot-to-ice friction, allowing for increased transition speed and faster pad rotation. The toe taper uses an 80° angle that helps maintain a tight seal in the butterfly while offering smooth post interactions.
Knee Cradle
These leg pads feature a wide knee cradle with an angled adjustable strap that is engineered to enhance pad rotation and stability for younger goaltenders. Moving away from traditional deep or highly restrictive designs, this open configuration allows the pad to rotate quickly and seamlessly when dropping into the butterfly position.
Strapping
To adjust the leg pads, Vaughn added an easy strap system with velcro attachments on the leg and knee areas. This allows goalies to easily adjust their pads to a desired fit and feel that is tailored to their preference and needs. The velcro attaches to a landing, which helps keep the leg pads in place.
Sizing & Colors
The Vaughn ION Youth Goalie Leg Pads come in White/Black, and are offered in sizes 22+1.5”, 24+1.5”, and 26+1.5”.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| External Material | JenPro w/ Quickslide |
| Internal Construction | Pre-Shape Easy Flex Design |
| Pad Break | No Inner/Outer Break | Solid Outside Roll |
| Boot Angle & Toe Taper | Flatter Profile Boot | 80° Toe Taper |
| Knee Cradle | Double Layer Inner Padding |
| Strapping | Velcro |
| Warranty | 90 Days |
| Vaughn Goalie Pads Sizing Chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Leg Pad Size | Floor-to-Knee Measurement | |
| 20” | 10.5" - 11.5" | 26.8 cm - 29.3 cm |
| 22” | 11.5" - 12.5" | 29.3 cm - 31.9 cm |
| 24” | 12.5" - 13.5" | 31.9 cm - 34.4 cm |
| 26” | 13.5" - 14.5" | 34.4 cm - 37.0 cm |
Goalie Leg Pads Sizing
Deciding your Goalie Pads size is crucial for having total control while moving in the crease. Sizing your pads properly is the difference between getting that perfect seal on your butterfly, and feeling clunky or unprotected in the net. Below we have compiled some information to better assist you in deciding which size is right for you.
Floor-To-Knee Measurement
Your Floor-To-Knee measurement will give you a good indication as to what "Pad Size" you will need. This measurement can be matched up with the provided sizing chart above.
How to Measure your Floor-To-Knee
- 1. In your bare feet, place the soft measuring tape at the inside of the bottom of your foot.
2. Slightly bend your knee.
3. Run the soft measuring tape up your shin, to the middle of your knee.
4. Match your Floor-To-Knee measurement with the provided sizing chart
What to look for when trying on your new pads.
Once you have your new leg pads, you’ll need to make sure they fit you properly. To do so, you’ll need to put the pads on with your skates. There a couple things to do to check size, once you have the pads on:
1. Stand straight and bring your feet together. This will show you the overall height of the pad, while on. Your pads should not be taller than your hips. Ideally you want the top of your pad at the half-way point of your thighs. A pad fitted for a young growing goaltender can be a little taller, so a little above the half-way point is normal.
2. Next you want to get in your stance, keep your hands in a ready position, and drop to your butterfly. Without moving your legs to correct your butterfly, bring your heels together. This is where you assess your knee position. For a proper fit, you want the middle of your knee to sit directly on the center of the knee stack. If you’re looking for growing room, you want the middle of your knee to land roughly 1.5” below the center of the knee stack (1” for JR).
Not getting a complete seal while in your butterfly?
If you're having trouble getting a full seal in your new pads, it may be the way you’re strapping them up. Make sure your boot strap and top straps (above knee) are loosened up a bit. The reason you want these straps loose is because they have a direct effect on the rotation of the pad. Having a loose boot strap makes it easy for your foot and ankle to rotate as the pad moves. Same goes for the top straps, as you don't want them pulling down too hard on the thigh rise.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| External Material | JenPro w/ Quickslide |
| Internal Construction | Pre-Shape Easy Flex Design |
| Pad Break | No Inner/Outer Break | Solid Outside Roll |
| Boot Angle & Toe Taper | Flatter Profile Boot | 80° Toe Taper |
| Knee Cradle | Double Layer Inner Padding |
| Strapping | Velcro |
| Warranty | 90 Days |
| Vaughn Goalie Pads Sizing Chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Leg Pad Size | Floor-to-Knee Measurement | |
| 20” | 10.5" - 11.5" | 26.8 cm - 29.3 cm |
| 22” | 11.5" - 12.5" | 29.3 cm - 31.9 cm |
| 24” | 12.5" - 13.5" | 31.9 cm - 34.4 cm |
| 26” | 13.5" - 14.5" | 34.4 cm - 37.0 cm |
Goalie Leg Pads Sizing
Deciding your Goalie Pads size is crucial for having total control while moving in the crease. Sizing your pads properly is the difference between getting that perfect seal on your butterfly, and feeling clunky or unprotected in the net. Below we have compiled some information to better assist you in deciding which size is right for you.
Floor-To-Knee Measurement
Your Floor-To-Knee measurement will give you a good indication as to what "Pad Size" you will need. This measurement can be matched up with the provided sizing chart above.
How to Measure your Floor-To-Knee
- 1. In your bare feet, place the soft measuring tape at the inside of the bottom of your foot.
2. Slightly bend your knee.
3. Run the soft measuring tape up your shin, to the middle of your knee.
4. Match your Floor-To-Knee measurement with the provided sizing chart
What to look for when trying on your new pads.
Once you have your new leg pads, you’ll need to make sure they fit you properly. To do so, you’ll need to put the pads on with your skates. There a couple things to do to check size, once you have the pads on:
1. Stand straight and bring your feet together. This will show you the overall height of the pad, while on. Your pads should not be taller than your hips. Ideally you want the top of your pad at the half-way point of your thighs. A pad fitted for a young growing goaltender can be a little taller, so a little above the half-way point is normal.
2. Next you want to get in your stance, keep your hands in a ready position, and drop to your butterfly. Without moving your legs to correct your butterfly, bring your heels together. This is where you assess your knee position. For a proper fit, you want the middle of your knee to sit directly on the center of the knee stack. If you’re looking for growing room, you want the middle of your knee to land roughly 1.5” below the center of the knee stack (1” for JR).
Not getting a complete seal while in your butterfly?
If you're having trouble getting a full seal in your new pads, it may be the way you’re strapping them up. Make sure your boot strap and top straps (above knee) are loosened up a bit. The reason you want these straps loose is because they have a direct effect on the rotation of the pad. Having a loose boot strap makes it easy for your foot and ankle to rotate as the pad moves. Same goes for the top straps, as you don't want them pulling down too hard on the thigh rise.
