Hockey socks are held up either by a
garter (old style) or attached to undershorts with
Velcro tabs. Players usually keep their socks inside the upper ankle area of their skates.
Athletic tape is generally used below the knee to hold the sock in place, and sometimes at the ankle as well. Hockey socks, along with a jersey, are considered part of a team
uniform under
USA Hockey's rule 304(a) (2005–06 season) and are required as coverage for protective equipment (
shinguards). Organized teams wear hockey socks in designated
team colors, complementary to the team jersey. ==See also==