Things You Need To Know Before Buying:

• Age and Level of Play 
• Level of protection needed for the level of play

Elbow pads should provide a comfortable but snug fit. They should not slip off the elbow joint (it sounds logical, but you'd be surprised how many players there are skating around with their elbow pads hanging down around their wrists). The most important thing about elbow pads is that they stay in place to protect you when you fall.

A good elbow pad will also provide forearm protection against slashes by extending down to the cuff of your hockey glove.

You should have a good range of motion with little restriction.