How does Saul get his chance to get on to the ice with the other boys? When he is given the chance, what pieces of equipment does he gather before stepping on to the ice?

A boy on the team, Wapoose, injures his ankle. Saul volunteers to take his place. Saul is given Wapoose's skates. Saul stuffs them with newspaper to make them fit. Saul also gets his stick.