[header] How to wash hockey gloves [title] Air dry the gloves for several hours after games or practices. [step] While you may not be able to wash your gloves right after you leave the rink, you should at least dry them. Take the gloves out of your hockey bag and place them on a drying rack, clothesline, or equipment tree so air can circulate. 
Leave them for several hours or until they're completely dry. [substeps] Airing the gloves can prevent bacteria from growing on the gloves and will reduce their odor.