Being a bear, Munko requires significant modifications to his uniform in order to even get on the ice. For example brown bears have claws that are minimum 2 inches long and can grow as large as 4 inches with the thickness of a cigar. While these claws may seem formidable weapons at first, bears instead mostly use them to dig for roots and burrowing animals, as well as to excavate dens in order to overwinter. In order to not accidentally gore members of his or the opposing team with his claws, Munko wears special gloves that accommodate and pad his claws. In addition to this, Munko's large head and the fact that he is not human make it very difficult to find an appropriate helmet, so he has special permission to not wear one. While the average human skull is usually around a quarter of an inch thick, bear skulls can be up to 4 inches thick and capable of stopping pistol and even some rifle bullets, meaning a puck most likely won't do any damage.