Hello,
It is common knowledge that certain high school sports are given more attention and resources than others. In the realm of ice hockey, the hierarchy may include the most popular sports like football and basketball at the top, followed by sports like track and field, wrestling, and cross...
For an 11-year-old, there are a lot of options that are inexpensive. Fit is critical to comfort, efficiency, and - most importantly - safety. Anything that fits pretty well at that age will do. The little I've heard about Boombah gear has all been positive but I have no first-hand knowledge...