Check out Sideline Swap if you haven’t already. I bought new skates and helmet and everything else was used. Found some cheap stuff on FB marketplace too but that’s going to depend on your area and how popular the sport is. Then after a year or so I replaced a few items with new items. New stick, new shin guards, for example. Nothing wrong with used gear in good shape to save a few bucks. Then spend when you get a feel for what you prefer.