How to Draw a Hockey Player (Easy Step by Step)
A hockey player is a cute character made from rounded shapes and rectangles. The big round helmet and the boxy jersey make the drawing easy to start, and the star and the stick give it lots of personality. It is a good pick for kids who love sports.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a hockey player step by step
How to Draw a Hockey Player · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The helmet
Draw a big rounded dome like half of an egg for the top of the helmet. Add a curved line across the lower part for the helmet's edge, then let the sides curve down a little on each end.
Step 3: Face mask and arm
Under the helmet, draw a wide rounded rectangle for the face mask and add two small dots for eyes inside it. Draw a little chin guard below it, then on the right draw a short bent arm that ends in a small circle for the glove.
Step 4: Bottom of the jersey
Below the head, draw a curved line for the bottom of the jersey, with a second line just under it to make the hem. Add a short side line on the right that goes up toward the arm.
Step 5: The star
Draw a small five-point star in the middle of the jersey. Start with a point at the top and zigzag around until the star closes up.
Step 6: The other arm
On the left side of the jersey, draw a long bent oval for the arm, starting near the shoulder. Let it curve down toward the bottom of the jersey.
Step 7: Glove and skates
Finish the left arm with a small curve at the bottom for the glove. Then draw two short lines under the jersey for legs, and a wide boot shape with a flat bottom at the end of each one.
Step 8: The hockey stick
On the right side, draw a long, slightly tilted line for the stick that passes by the glove. At the bottom, add a bent blade pointing to the right, with a small oval puck beside it.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your hockey player? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a snowboarder or how to draw a kid with a present next.
Tips for drawing a hockey player
- Draw the helmet first and make it wide, so the face mask fits underneath with room for the chin guard.
- Keep the star small and simple. Start at the top point and zigzag around, and it will close up by itself.
- Draw the stick as one long line first, then add the bent blade and the puck at the bottom so it stays neat.
Free hockey player coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this hockey player coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your hockey player drawing
Try a team jersey in bright red or blue with a yellow star, and a white helmet with dark gloves. For a creative twist, give your player a rainbow stick or sparkly skates.
Hockey player fun fact for kids
An ice hockey puck is made of hard rubber and is about 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
Questions about drawing a hockey player
What shapes do I need to draw a hockey player?
You need a big dome for the helmet, a rounded rectangle for the face mask, a boxy jersey, and ovals for the arms and boots. The stick is just a long line with a bent end.
How do I make my hockey player look more like a team member?
Add a star on the jersey, as in this drawing. You can also draw matching stripes on the jersey and the helmet.
How do I draw the hockey stick so it looks straight?
Start with a light pencil line next to the glove down to the ground, then trace over it. Add the bent blade and the puck at the bottom last.
