OT: Thread about your own hockey equipment/career

Greatest helmet ever:

http://cdn.nhl.com/devils/images/upload/2007/11/stevens_fsninside.jpg

I love Bauer helmets. The new ones are just sick too. Andy Greene has been wearing one this season and it's pretty much the only reason I don't hate him anymore.

http://img.inlinewarehouse.com/ProductImages/NB95H.JPG

Greatest helmet ever:

http://cdn.nhl.com/devils/images/upload/2007/11/stevens_fsninside.jpg

I love Bauer helmets. The new ones are just sick too. Andy Greene has been wearing one this season and it's pretty much the only reason I don't hate him anymore.



yea like i said before, N/B are my second favorite helmet (they make awesome skates too, patty wears the one95s), but i prefer teh one stevens is wearing to the new one

Almost all of my equipment is Bauer, and I couldn't be happier

Nike Bauer equipment ftw.

I just scooped up a pair of Kane's gloves. They're sick.
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v422/79/58/505995379/n505995379_2179175_9600.jpg

Nike Bauer equipment ftw.

I just scooped up a pair of Kane's gloves. They're sick.
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v422/79/58/505995379/n505995379_2179175_9600.jpg

Haven't worked my way down to the gloves yet. That helmet is just so damn sexy. I need to find a way to make wearing it a fashion statement so I can rock it every where I go and not give off the impression that I have the downs.

Haven't worked my way down to the gloves yet. That helmet is just so damn sexy. I need to find a way to make wearing it a fashion statement so I can rock it every where I go and not give off the impression that I have the downs.

That's a nice twig too no homo. I have a One95 with a Malkin curve and it's sick.

warrior makes the best gloves. graf and n/b make the best skates, warrior and easton for sticks and rbk or n/b for helmet. imo

warrior makes the best gloves. graf and n/b make the best skates, warrior and easton for sticks and rbk or n/b for helmet. imo

I like Easton sticks too. I have a stealth with a Gaborik curve.

That's a nice twig too no homo. I have a One95 with a Malkin curve and it's sick.

Damn, that must have cost a pretty penny. Which is why I can't buy composites. If I broke one during a game, I'd probably break down and start crying.

warrior makes the best gloves. graf and n/b make the best skates, warrior and easton for sticks and rbk or n/b for helmet. imo

Well let's see, I've never used Warrior gloves but every Bauer pair I've had has been awesome. I used to wear Mission skates, but I forgot them in my mom's car once so I borrowed a friends Bauers. It was truly a spiritual experience...I've been buying Bauers ever since. Oh, and Sherwood wooden sticks kick ass. They're light and they can take a beating.

Damn, that must have cost a pretty penny. Which is why I can't buy composites. If I broke one during a game, I'd probably break down and start crying.



Well let's see, I've never used Warrior gloves but every Bauer pair I've had has been awesome. I used to wear Mission skates, but I forgot them in my mom's car once so I borrowed a friends Bauers. It was truly a spiritual experience...I've been buying Bauers ever since. Oh, and Sherwood wooden sticks kick ass. They're light and they can take a beating.

I used Sherwood wooden sticks for roller hockey. Coffey curves ftw.

And yeah, every time I break a composite stick it's like breaking up with a girlfriend. It's like John Belushi's reaction in Animal House when that guy trips and breaks all the liquor bottles.

also i have a bauer helmet, and it is very comfortable.

All this talk about equipment is making me want to play hockey now.

I'm goin to my high school's practice tonight. Gotta try out the new gloves and there's nothing like continuing the ragging on kids that were freshmen when I was a senior.

I like Easton sticks too. I have a stealth with a Gaborik curve.

Hopefully you don't need a replacement, stupid Easton has discontinued the Yzerman/Gaborik curve. Starting with equipment next year, I believe Nike will no longer be involved with Bauer.

Damn, that must have cost a pretty penny. Which is why I can't buy composites. If I broke one during a game, I'd probably break down and start crying.



Well let's see, I've never used Warrior gloves but every Bauer pair I've had has been awesome. I used to wear Mission skates, but I forgot them in my mom's car once so I borrowed a friends Bauers. It was truly a spiritual experience...I've been buying Bauers ever since. Oh, and Sherwood wooden sticks kick ass. They're light and they can take a beating.

yea i have an old pair of supreme 3000, they are heavy and old but not bad. i have a pair of XXXX but they are too small. they are really really really nice. they were a guy on teh binghamton senators. he put custom tuuks and drilled holes at the bottoms of the boot to drain the sweat. they are really nice. i also have a warior that was one of the boston bruins. its a a one piece and is the lightest thing i have ever felt. the 8k helmet i have is also from the bruins

I like Easton sticks too. I have a stealth with a Gaborik curve.

yea i have stealth too, its an older model and an iginla. its nice though

I'm goin to my high school's practice tonight. Gotta try out the new gloves and there's nothing like continuing the ragging on kids that were freshmen when I was a senior.

yea me too. i coach our jv team

Hopefully you don't need a replacement, stupid Easton has discontinued the Yzerman/Gaborik curve. Starting with equipment next year, I believe Nike will no longer be involved with Bauer.

yea i heard that also

head: CCM 892
gloves: Mission Fuel 75 in navy
sticks: Easton Stealth red Forsberg/Synergy blue(bought the latter at the 2008 draft party, used by #44? :huh:)
skates: Bauer supreme enforcer

im soooooo cool

Hopefully you don't need a replacement, stupid Easton has discontinued the Yzerman/Gaborik curve. Starting with equipment next year, I believe Nike will no longer be involved with Bauer.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?:whaaa?:

I have the bauer 4000 helmet with a jofa cage. :yo:

http://av.warehousesports.com/iw/ProductImages/BH4000.JPG

S17 stick Iginla curve

eagle gloves

Vapor 30 skates.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?:whaaa?:

I second this. You can't drop a bomb like that and not give us any details.

I second this. You can't drop a bomb like that and not give us any details.

it wont be that big of a deal. they will still make teh bauer equipment. nike equipment by it self sucked, it was only good when they joined bauer. my guess is that they will have less new technology coming out because nike has alot of money and wont be funding them anymore. all of the n/b equipment was just bauer equipment with nikes name

Bucket:http://www.hockeydogs.com/ProductImages/helmets/NB%204500.gif
Cage:
http://www.hockeydogs.com/ProductImages/cages/CCM%20FM480.jpg
Gloves: Those Pat Kane gloves I posted before
Stick:http://www.iceshop24.com/catalog/images/One%2090%20Stick.jpg
Skates:http://www.cyclonetaylor.com/skates/hockey/sktnikebauervaporxvi.jpg

That's how I roll.

And I rock this shirt:
http://i18.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/1b/46/ebc3_1.JPG

Helmet: RBK 8K

http://www.hockeydogs.com/ProductImages/helmets/RBK%208K.gif

with

http://www.hockeyx.com/hockey/assets/product_images/PAAAIAJEEGJKNGEOt.jpg

http://www.hockeystopohio.com/Bauer/Skates/vaporXXXX.jpg

http://img.inlinewarehouse.com/ProductImages/AKS.JPG

with lindros curve

and

http://www.thehockeyden.co.uk/images/T/WARRIOR%20DOLOMITE.jpg

close to that

I second this. You can't drop a bomb like that and not give us any details.

Like Gunnar said, it's not that big aside from no more swoosh in the logo. Bauer will continue to make their equipment. It hasn't been a great year to be an equipment manufacturer.....Eagle and Louisville have been acquired/absorbed by other companies.

I have the bauer 4000 helmet with a jofa cage. :yo:

http://av.warehousesports.com/iw/ProductImages/BH4000.JPG

S17 stick Iginla curve

eagle gloves

Vapor 30 skates.

what number did you wear for Po?

what number did you wear for Po?

22. :yo:

Since the Shanahan thread degenerated into an equipment discussion I split it off into its own thread, so feel free to discuss all your hockey stories and equipment opinions here (and if you have a better title, let me know).

my first and only point in my HS career was when a kid took a shot from the point, hit me in the chest and the other kid put it right home. good thing i got the assist, because that **** hurt :laugh: also i just want to put it out there that i didnt know how to skate last year so i would just go in front of the net. it was fun, the JV coach was mad chill.

http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/1161673200/_i/14897762/1.jpg
http://www.totalhockey.net/showpic.asp?tp=info&item=3220
http://www.fs4sports.com/catalog/a117831.jpg
http://hockey.philbricks.net/prodimg/thumbnails/85_0_134509.gif

my first and only point in my HS career was when a kid took a shot from the point, hit me in the chest and the other kid put it right home. good thing i got the assist, because that **** hurt :laugh: also i just want to put it out there that i didnt know how to skate last year so i would just go in front of the net. it was fun, the JV coach was mad chill.




you sound like david clarkson

hitting is my upside :yo:

my first and only point in my HS career was when a kid took a shot from the point, hit me in the chest and the other kid put it right home. good thing i got the assist, because that **** hurt :laugh: also i just want to put it out there that i didnt know how to skate last year so i would just go in front of the net. it was fun, the JV coach was mad chill.


Haha nice. At least you started and your trying.

I was our leading scorer when I was a senior in HS last year :yo:

you sound like david clarkson

i actually model my game after him. i would just skate as fast as i could and hit someone because that was the only way i would be able to stop. ive yet to master the wrap around and toe drag but i can do the 5 mph leg pump around the outside for hours. :laugh:

Haha nice. At least you started and your trying.

I was our leading scorer when I was a senior in HS last year :yo:

thanks man. if you dont mind me asking, what high school?

thanks man. if you dont mind me asking, what high school?

Ramapo High School, in Franklin Lakes, Kyle's rival :D

i wish we could fight in HS

Ramapo High School, in Franklin Lakes, Kyle's rival :D

ahh alright i see, so you probably wouldnt have played pequannock

http://www.hockeydogs.com/ProductImages/helmets/NB%204500.gif

http://www.hockeyguys.com/ProductImages/easton2008/Stealth_S17_grip.jpg

http://www.nhldigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/vapor-xxx-lite.jpg

http://www.delvalhockey.com/2005%20Images/bauervapor30skate_lg.gif

http://www.thehockeyshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/EagleL29Glove.jpg

my first and only point in my HS career was when a kid took a shot from the point, hit me in the chest and the other kid put it right home. good thing i got the assist, because that **** hurt :laugh: also i just want to put it out there that i didnt know how to skate last year so i would just go in front of the net. it was fun, the JV coach was mad chill.

Hahaha. Back when I was in HS, we were crushing this team like 7-0 in the first period and there was a 10 goal mercy rule. I hadn't scored a goal all season so our coach said that no one was allowed to score until I did. I have zero offensive skills, so one of my teammates literally tackled the goalie, allowing me to fire the puck into the empty net. I felt bad for the goalie. He got lit up all night and then got tackled so that the one ****** who couldn't get anything by him all night could net one.

http://www.ice-land.com/photogallery%20&%20graphics/HS%20NB%20Vapor%20XXX%202.jpg
I think these are out of production, but it's the best stick I've ever had

honestly, i love my vapor 40 w/ malkin curve.
one of the best sticks ive ever had.

http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/SummitSports/126842_126842_1?$generic500$

rockin the vector 8 skates
http://www.chsportsonline.co.uk/images/vector8.0.JPG

and vector 6 gloves
http://www.ta-sports.net/images/dyn/ice_hockey_147/playing_equipment_171/protective_180/gloves_183/v6.jpg

best equipment ive ever had.

Hey guys, good thread.

I'm actually seeling my new leg pads for cheap. Let me know!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290288302312&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

Hey guys, good thread.

I'm actually seeling my new leg pads for cheap. Let me know!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290288302312&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

What movie posters did you buy?

http://www.ice-land.com/photogallery%20&%20graphics/HS%20NB%20Vapor%20XXX%202.jpg
I think these are out of production, but it's the best stick I've ever had

Agreed I love that stick its my favorite, Ive had about 5 of em, now I use an S17 and its not the same. :(

Agreed I love that stick its my favorite, Ive had about 5 of em, now I use an S17 and its not the same. :(

I was lucky enough to stock up on them right before they disappeared. I bought 9 from Modell's, all with a St. Louis curve

I also have the vapor XX's. i love em

http://cdn.nhl.com/devils/images/upload/2008/05/parise0506.jpg

I wear this helmet with the s17 stealth and rbk gloves

i can freakin roof 'em with my synergy
i use that over my stealth

Departed, Jackass, Snakes on a PLane (don't ask), it goes on. For college apartment.

Departed, Jackass, Snakes on a PLane (don't ask), it goes on. For college apartment.

Get a poster of The Beach. and dont believe dave when he says its a bad movie. it is a beautiful piece of cinema.

Departed, Jackass, Snakes on a PLane (don't ask), it goes on. For college apartment.

need Fight Club.

Don't listen to Harrison when he says it's a beautiful piece of cinema. it is a bad movie.


Plus, he's never seen Valley Girl

Stay away from CCM Vector 10.0 skates, I'm the third person that I know that had to chuck them because they're uncomfortable as hell. On the bright side I got a pair of these. :)
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/hockeygiant_2036_24252650

Helmet:
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/hockeygiant_2036_34047982

Shaft:
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/hockeygiant_2035_8626221

Blade (Recchi curve):
http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/41/b/AAAAAp908UwAAAAAAEG4Yg.png

Gloves:
http://www.totalhockey.net/showpic.asp?tp=info&item=3225

Does anyone else like to pretend they're Hellboy when they get a new pair of gloves?

Get a poster of The Beach. and dont believe dave when he says its a bad movie. it is a beautiful piece of cinema.

that movie was terrible. I watched it a year ago and i wanted to gouge my eyes out. Sure its starts off ok but when he flips it turns into one of the dumbest things I've seen.

that movie was terrible. I watched it a year ago and i wanted to gouge my eyes out. Sure its starts off ok but when he flips it turns into one of the dumbest things I've seen.

you need to shut up.

you need to shut up.

2 against 1, my friend

you need to shut up.

Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer decides to stop talking.

2 against 1, my friend

dont get too far ahead of yourself

dont get too far ahead of yourself

see ya later

see ya later

so long

Just picked up a cage for myself over the weekend due to a quick 4 stitches to the mustache from a high stick.

Just started playing ice again up here in NY about a year ago. Open hockeys and such. Hopefully going to be looking for a new set of skates come summertime, but not too sure what I should be looking for.

I use vaughn velocity pads/gloves

Koho 590 stick in roy pattern

Promasque xdk lid...freshly painted. Nothing too flashy as to avoid attention to how bad I am.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1943/246/94/637812478/n637812478_1340856_3280.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1943/246/94/637812478/n637812478_1340854_2855.jpg

If you need a goaler for opens or low level leagues, let me know. Always looking for more ice time...just don't expect Brodeur to show up. :)

2 against 1, my friend

Make that 3 against 1...

Actually, 4 against 1. My friend Rotten Tomatoes never lies:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/beach/

Make that 3 against 1...

Actually, 4 against 1. My friend Rotten Tomatoes never lies:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/beach/

i guess it helps that mostly everytime ive watched it i have been high as a kite

i guess it helps that mostly everytime ive watched it i have been high as a kite

thats why drugs are bad for you...

i guess it helps that mostly everytime ive watched it i have been high as a kite

Oh you're not backing out this one that easy buddy.

Oh you're not backing out this one that easy buddy.

i will stand by my word though. i love that movie and no one will ever stop me from loving it

http://av.warehousesports.com/iw/ProductImages/BH4000.JPG



This and the CCM HT2 Helmet are the only cools ones in my book. I have both, but this one I broke the strap. This helmet is also the most comfortable by far of any I've worn.

Easton Stealth Grip stick
Mission Fly Amp Skates (need new ones)
CCM Supra Pants
Jofa shinpads
Easton elbow pads
Bauer Supreme Pro Gloves
No shoulder pads because I'm just that tough. (and play mens league no check)

I was going to buy a set of Bauer Vapor X leg pads for like $90 because it's such a pain in the ass to find a goalie when I play pickup roller games in the summer. Has anyone ever used those?

I used Sherwood wooden sticks for roller hockey. Coffey curves ftw.

And yeah, every time I break a composite stick it's like breaking up with a girlfriend. It's like John Belushi's reaction in Animal House when that guy trips and breaks all the liquor bottles.

I loved the Coffey curve. I have no idea how that was legal, but it was incredible.

I was #7 for High Point from 04-05 to 05-06. My junior year was the program's first year. When I was a senior we weren't that bad...about .500 and missed states by a game or two. We played mostly Northern White teams and a couple of Northern Red and Northern Blue teams.

I miss high school hockey so much. Talking ****, hitting people legally, etc. That's why I'm hopefully gonna play club for UNH next year.

I like Easton sticks too. I have a stealth with a Gaborik curve.

warrior makes the best gloves. graf and n/b make the best skates, warrior and easton for sticks and rbk or n/b for helmet. imo


I wanted to like them, but for some reason I've had nothing but problems (and some bad luck) with I tried Easton. From the Synthesis shaft right through to when I tried the Synergy, they didn't seem durable at all.


Ramapo High School, in Franklin Lakes, Kyle's rival :D

Ha, I've played against your coach.



rockin the vector 8 skates
http://www.chsportsonline.co.uk/images/vector8.0.JPG


Those might be my next. I have Vector Pro's now that I love so much. They were considered a flash in the pan competitor to Vapors, but it's the best pair of skates that I've ever owned and am dreading the day when I need to replace them. I've stuck with CCM from their Tacks right through as they have morphed into their Vector series.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v645/148/89/514473821/n514473821_1268827_3222.jpg

Just got the one90 for $100 off hockey monkey 87 flex Lindross curve(since they didn't have any malkin's left), and i have 2 one70s 87 flex with Malkin curve although one is about to break.

I'm looking for new gloves probably going to get Bauer one30s since they are in my price range at the moment.

I'm a bauer junkie besides my vector 4.0 skates but that's only because i found them to be very comfortable.

Ha, I've played against your coach.

Schick? Yeah he plays men's league right? He's a dumbass I don't like him.

Schick? Yeah he plays men's league right? He's a dumbass I don't like him.

Seconded.

I use one of the Bauer helmets shown in the first post (at least I think they're the same ones). I also have an older CCM one that I wear once in a while, which is also good.

For skates, I go with CCM Tacks, either 1052 Customs, or 652's. I've gotten a few free pairs of skates over the years from team sponsors and backers, namely a few pairs of new (at the time) Vapors, but I've always gone back to my Tacks no matter what. I just love how they feel. I've had them for years and they never let me down.

For sticks, well, I have a ********. To name a few... Z-Bubble (Grip, Sakic), Ultra Lite (Grip, Shanahan), Mission M-1 (Boyes), two Synergy's (one grip, one regular, both Shanahan), and a few random Sherwood and Nike wooden sticks that I like to use, especially in chippy games. I'd say that the M-1 is my absolute favorite, I love the way it feels. That's one of the few one piece sticks I've ever really liked. I'm not a fan of the Synergy's but I got them for free, so whatevs. My least favorite stick of all is a TPS Response.

Gloves, either an old pair of Eagle's, or CCM Tacks (I forget the number)...



As for a "career", I played on various AAA teams when I was young, played for my high school from 8th til 10th grade (and into 11th), tied and broke my school's scoring record in 9th and 10th grade, wasn't sure if I was going to go the juniors route or the college route (I really wanted to be a BC Eagle), then had a big falling out with a new coach who would ***** at me for "not getting involved" when I would set my linemates up, and ***** at me for "trying to do it all myself" when I would take more than 3 or 4 shots in a period. A series of ridiculous events culminated in my stupidly leaving the team (the last straw came in a game where we were winning 5-1 in the third [I was on a 2g,2a night], I blocked a shot from the point and it hit me square in the throat, I got up, cleared the puck, went to the bench and told my coach I needed a few shifts off, and that I had gotten hit in the throat... He responded by benching me for the rest of the game and then the next two games on the basis of "not being there for the team"). I basically got fed up with hockey for about a year, started boxing and doing mixed martial arts more seriously, so I didn't end up going to a hockey college or juniors, which I regret a bit now. On the plus side, it was in 11th grade that I got into a relationship, which probably would've had to end if I went to play juniors, but instead I finished up high school and now 5 years later we're still together, so that's a good trade-off.

So, what's everyones opinion on boarding girls when they're slow on the backcheck?

So, what's everyones opinion on boarding girls when they're slow on the backcheck?

pause

So, what's everyones opinion on boarding girls when they're slow on the backcheck?

you pin them and say "you smell nice"

So, what's everyones opinion on boarding girls when they're slow on the backcheck?

I prefer to go at them from the side.

Since the Shanahan thread degenerated into an equipment discussion I split it off into its own thread, so feel free to discuss all your hockey stories and equipment opinions here (and if you have a better title, let me know).

yea sorry about that, i may be at fault for the derailing

Stay away from CCM Vector 10.0 skates, I'm the third person that I know that had to chuck them because they're uncomfortable as hell. On the bright side I got a pair of these. :)
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/hockeygiant_2036_24252650

Helmet:
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/hockeygiant_2036_34047982

Shaft:
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/hockeygiant_2035_8626221

Blade (Recchi curve):
http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/41/b/AAAAAp908UwAAAAAAEG4Yg.png

Gloves:
http://www.totalhockey.net/showpic.asp?tp=info&item=3225

i have almost the exact same equipment. i have the 8k pro model helmet with the vapor xxxxs with custom tuuks and those easton gloves, which i dont like. i dont like the vapor xxxx stick too much

when i play in goal i have this helmet

http://vintagegoaliemasks.com/images/masks/brodeur-2.gif

maybe you guys have seen it before:sarcasm:

im more of a goalie than a skater, the skater equipment isnt really mine. i just ganked it off of people

you pin them and say "you smell nice"

I prefer to go at them from the side.

Still pausing!

a girl got me in the throat with her stick a few weeks ago.

a girl got me in the throat with her stick a few weeks ago.

Now you're taking it too far! :shakehead

a girl got me in the throat with her stick a few weeks ago.

was "she" from Brazil? :sarcasm:

Now you're taking it too far! :shakehead

no pun intended.

:facepalm:

You guys can't even answer a serious question

:facepalm:

You guys can't even answer a serious question

that was actually seriously what i attempt to do.

can you buy Marty's helmet like that? or do you have to have it custom done?

So, what's everyones opinion on boarding girls when they're slow on the backcheck?

Just make sure your feet are off the ice and you're in good shape.

can you buy Marty's helmet like that? or do you have to have it custom done?

CCM used to sell them as recently as 2003. I wish I bought one. It didn't have a cat-eye mask, but it was still bad ass.

can you buy Marty's helmet like that? or do you have to have it custom done?

CCM used to sell them as recently as 2003. I wish I bought one. It didn't have a cat-eye mask, but it was still bad ass.

you can but them like that. i did, its an Eddy. its real nice though. i couldnt use the cat eye mask in highschool. almost all leagues dont allow cat eyes until like the pros. ncaa doesnt nor juniors and usa hockey obviously wont. i had heaton helite pads too like marty had, and the ccm vector stick he used for about a year, the year after teh lockout

Just make sure your feet are off the ice and you're in good shape.

and keep your elbows up

My first post on this forum. I'm a goalie for about 26 years now and I hate the new line of equipment they have been putting out the past few years. I was lucky enough to come across my gear I'm wearing now.My set is Mr Martin Brodeurs early 2007-2008 CCM Vectors. These pads were his before the switch to RBK and had very little wear on them. Thank goodness I got these cuz now I can just these duplicated now in the future when I need new pads. Here some pics

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/scottyboy39/20080709_13.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/scottyboy39/20080709_18.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/scottyboy39/20080709_14.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/scottyboy39/20080710_2.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/scottyboy39/20080710_5-1.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/scottyboy39/20080709_17.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/scottyboy39/20080710_2-2.jpg

Martys gear is next to impossible to come by these days. His gear is acient to hockey companies these days. Some say i'm crazy for wearing them. But I love em and they feel great on the ice. ;p

wow you actually wear that on the ice? thats ****ing sick. and welcome to the forums.

i would never wear those on the ice, but yea ive been looking for a good set of heaton helites since i grew out of mine a while ago. the vector pads are awful because they arent custom marty pads, they are butterfly goalie pads which i hate. i didnt get the new vector pads because of that reason. i got itechs

If anyone lives near Skylands, I'm probably going to open hockey tomorrow.

I played roller hockey for carlstadt...yeah..im cool.

I "retired" shortly afrer
:help::help:

I played roller hockey for carlstadt...yeah..im cool.

I "retired" shortly afrer
:help::help:

outdoor? lol i help coach that team now. I also play at ISCA on a couple teams.

i have almost the exact same equipment. i have the 8k pro model helmet with the vapor xxxxs with custom tuuks and those easton gloves, which i dont like. i dont like the vapor xxxx stick too much

The stick is okay, I've never really had a stick jump out at me as being super awesome. I think the blade pattern is waaaaay more important than the shaft. I also don't get a chance to try out too many shafts so when I broke my Synergy II I just went into the shop and gave the XXXX a try.

I've noticed that a lot of people here use Bauer Vapor skates. I personally like the Supremes. I don't even know what the difference is. I just tried on the Supremes once and they felt great so I never looked back.

I've noticed that a lot of people here use Bauer Vapor skates. I personally like the Supremes. I don't even know what the difference is. I just tried on the Supremes once and they felt great so I never looked back.

I like my Vapors, but Supremes are so much cooler looking imo.

http://www.hockeyworld.com/prod_img/1-4511.jpg

If anyone lives near Skylands, I'm probably going to open hockey tomorrow.

Oh...I do(10 minutes away) and I go to open hockey sometimes.

I like my Vapors, but Supremes are so much cooler looking imo.

http://www.hockeyworld.com/prod_img/1-4511.jpg

Definitely. They look classic yet modern at the same time. Although, they got rid of the transparent blade holders on the One95 because they supposedly kept breaking.

outdoor? lol i help coach that team now. I also play at ISCA on a couple teams.

Yeah outdoor. Played with Dave Lewellyen, Mike Diana. all those guys.

I don't know anyone that has the Supremes and likes them for what it's worth. I do think they look better though.

If anyone lives near Skylands, I'm probably going to open hockey tomorrow.

where is that?
some kids on my team used to play Kings.

i would never wear those on the ice, but yea ive been looking for a good set of heaton helites since i grew out of mine a while ago. the vector pads are awful because they arent custom marty pads, they are butterfly goalie pads which i hate. i didnt get the new vector pads because of that reason. i got itechs

Good for me I got these. Marty hasn't changed his style of gear for the past 14 years. You can get Heaton pads still brand new. Sad news is tho Brian Heaton passed away 2 months ago. http://www.brianheatongoalie.com/?p=home I believe his partners and son is still running the company. But you can get yourself some nice Heaton 10 remakes for a good price. Give them a call they'll do what ever you want and are in my mind as well as the rest of the goalie community, the best company service you can find.

I was trying to convince him to do a line of Brodeur spec gear. But never got back to him on it. I had seen that s sports collector had a pair of Martys game used pads for sale for 30k bucks.

I don't know anyone that has the Supremes and likes them for what it's worth. I do think they look better though.

I just browsed through some forums and crap to see what the differences were. Apparently it's speed (Vapor) vs. power (Supreme). The Supreme is designed to get you more power per stride, but the vapor allows you to get more strides meaning better acceleration. I can't imagine a skate making that much of a difference, but I guess the Supremes suit me since speed and agility aren't part of my game.

where is that?
some kids on my team used to play Kings.

Route 23 in Stockholm/Hardyston

I just browsed through some forums and crap to see what the differences were. Apparently it's speed (Vapor) vs. power (Supreme). The Supreme is designed to get you more power per stride, but the vapor allows you to get more strides meaning better acceleration. I can't imagine a skate making that much of a difference, but I guess the Supremes suit me since speed and agility aren't part of my game.

So in other words, Supremes are for benders.

So in other words, Supremes are for benders.

oh boy :laugh:

So in other words, Supremes are for benders.

Hahaha. Well look at the list of Devils who wear them...

Martin, Clarktard, Madden, Pando, Langs, White, and Greene. It goes downhill after Martin.

Hahaha. Well look at the list of Devils who wear them...

Martin, Clarktard, Madden, Pando, Langs, White, and Greene. It goes downhill after Martin.

What are they made of, concrete?

What are they made of, concrete?

No, but I'm pretty sure their gloves are.

Schick? Yeah he plays men's league right? He's a dumbass I don't like him.

yep, I only know him for playing against him several times at various rinks over the last several years. You get to recognize names and faces. Haven't seen him in a while though. I also had no idea he was a coach until I saw him behind the bench one day when I was at a rink.

I played roller hockey for carlstadt...yeah..im cool.

I "retired" shortly afrer
:help::help:

Is that the rink near the Stop and Shop? I think I've see it. I live in that area.


If anyone lives near Skylands, I'm probably going to open hockey tomorrow.

If it's a holiday weekend and I'm off Monday, I'll drive up their for their Sunday night open. It's always usually a good crowd and I noticed there are almost always Pope John or other high school kids playing, making it faster and more competitive, which I really like a lot.

I played roller hockey for carlstadt...yeah..im cool.

I "retired" shortly afrer
:help::help:

Depending on your age, I probably played against you either with Wyckoff or Franklin Lakes. :laugh:

[QUOTE=Muttley;17330396]Is that the rink near the Stop and Shop? I think I've see it. I live in that area.


Yes Sir.

Cooper-alls!!!!!!!!!!!

Cooper-alls!!!!!!!!!!!

we are not Flyers or Whalers fans... :p:

http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0709/nhl.uniforms.old.and.new/images/06.whalers.flyers.jpg

we are not Flyers or Whalers fans... :p:

http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0709/nhl.uniforms.old.and.new/images/06.whalers.flyers.jpg

LOL those are ridiculous.

Oh God...not Cooperalls...

The Sherwood with the Coffey blade is the best stick ever.

The stick is okay, I've never really had a stick jump out at me as being super awesome. I think the blade pattern is waaaaay more important than the shaft. I also don't get a chance to try out too many shafts so when I broke my Synergy II I just went into the shop and gave the XXXX a try.

what flex is the 40? i prefer a stiffer stick. i really love my warrior even though its a bit more flex than i like

Definitely. They look classic yet modern at the same time. Although, they got rid of the transparent blade holders on the One95 because they supposedly kept breaking.

yea i have custom tuuks on my vapr 40s

what flex is the 40? i prefer a stiffer stick. i really love my warrior even though its a bit more flex than i like



yea i have custom tuuks on my vapr 40s

http://jameswagner.com/mt_archives/pause.jpg

The Sherwood with the Coffey blade is the best stick ever.

+1

discovered that pattern about 10 years ago and haven't looked back

beautiful curve, really helps you get serious mustard on wristers.

+1

discovered that pattern about 10 years ago and haven't looked back

beautiful curve, really helps you get serious mustard on wristers.

Honey Dijon mustard my friend. Might even be Grey Poupon. I have no idea how that curve is legal.

<---------- Cannot STAND the Coffey curve... UGH. Played 1 period with it - never never again. Sakic curve is the never fail fallback.

<---------- Cannot STAND the Coffey curve... UGH. Played 1 period with it - never never again. Sakic curve is the never fail fallback.

I always hated the Coffey myself... although I have it on a few sticks just for fun. The Linden curve is my all-time favorite, and it's not even close. I've been told that the closest one out there is now P106. Is that correct? Anyone?

...I've been off the ice for a couple of years now (OK like 5) and am trying to get back in shape so I can get out there. I noticed that I was not getting anywhere near the flex I should be getting when I shoot though, and I know it's because the shafts I have are too stiff... I'm trying to find a good flex rating to use but I can't determine how much of it is be being a wuss about it and how much is improper technique and ... ARG!

<---------- Cannot STAND the Coffey curve... UGH. Played 1 period with it - never never again. Sakic curve is the never fail fallback.

Oh yea? Well maybe the Coffey curve can't stand you. Didja every think about that?

Shoulder Pads, I like the small old school style, give a hell of a lot more mobility, especially in Non-check Mens leagues.
http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/large_images/057/200433057.jpg
Elbows: Same thing, the molded plastic ones did not have enough cushion, so i went back to the classics againhttp://www.oceanhockey.com/id-102/ImgUpload/777.jpg

Skates: needed ccm's since they run wider...
http://www.edgedesign.cz/web_prosporthockey/obrazky_zbozi/tacks/tacks_652.jpg
Helmet: same as when i was youngerhttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_bY3xfj99yrI/Rz9VaGJ5CzI/AAAAAAAAAfo/UxrWvljHCT8/P1010013-1.JPG

I am about to buy some New gloves and shin gaurds, since they are starting to wear.
I have the Easton Cyclone Shaft froma few years ago with various blades, and have Tacks Shorts.


I am about to make new jerseys for my Mens team, anyone have a good hookup for jersey customizing. I am hoping less than $30/jersey with logo and #

I always hated the Coffey myself... although I have it on a few sticks just for fun. The Linden curve is my all-time favorite, and it's not even close. I've been told that the closest one out there is now P106. Is that correct? Anyone?

...I've been off the ice for a couple of years now (OK like 5) and am trying to get back in shape so I can get out there. I noticed that I was not getting anywhere near the flex I should be getting when I shoot though, and I know it's because the shafts I have are too stiff... I'm trying to find a good flex rating to use but I can't determine how much of it is be being a wuss about it and how much is improper technique and ... ARG!

Sounds like we both have the same issues. I went from Wood to Aluminum to Fiberglass/Composite to 1 piece composite and have found along the way I no longer like the ultra stiff flex ratings (100+) The final straw was the Z Bubble 110 flex... that thing felt like a rock when I shot (but great for clearing the crease and slashing ankles).

I now find myself longing again for the flex of wood sticks - which to me feels about like a 75-85 flex rating in today's composites. Thus my Easton Stealth 85 flex is my favorite.

It's much like a golf club rating - the faster your shot - the higher the stiffness you should get and as I have long given up the big slapper for a more surgical strike approach with a snap shot or wrister, I have backed down from the 100+ to the 85 flex ratings.

Man what I wouldn't give to find a stash of Koho wooden sticks...

sherwoods chestprotectors are awesome. they are so thin and light its like you are barely wearing anything. not the most protective though

sherwoods chestprotectors are awesome. they are so thin and light its like you are barely wearing anything. not the most protective though

I used to have the big bulky ones, but they are not needed in non check leagues. plus i felt too restricted. Even the sherwood traditional/small ones restrict you. so I usually gauge how physical the games are then decide whether i take my shoulder pads off in the third, or keep them on. You wouldn't believe how much more air you can breathe, and how much easier it is to move. Just gives you a little extra in the third. It is normal to see guys play the whole game w/out shoulder pads though. Just hope to hell some bruiser doesnt decide to be a jackass.

I'll admit I've never tried to play with a Coffey curve, but that thing looks crazy.

RG, in case you're curious, I ended up getting a Bouchard curve (Sherwood 5030 woodie), and so far I like it a lot better than the Crosby. In the chart you sent me it's listed as a deep curve, but I'd say it's a slight to moderate curve. Probably a bit less curved than the Crosby, and a lower lie.

85 flex ftw

Skates: needed ccm's since they run wider...
http://www.edgedesign.cz/web_prosporthockey/obrazky_zbozi/tacks/tacks_652.jpg

You had the 652's? That was my last pair. I now have Vector Pro's with the heel lock. I've been spoiled by that heel lock and I'm hoping
I can easily transition back to any other pair without them, if and when I replace my current skates.



Is that the rink near the Stop and Shop? I think I've see it. I live in that area.

Yes Sir.

In the summer of 2001 we had a scrimmage there with some people from Carlstadt. Who they were I have no idea as I was invited through a mutual friend.

85 flex ftw
Definitely, when I was younger I thought "stiffer is better!" but since I've switched to a whippier stick I've loved it. I don't think I'll ever go back.

I'll admit I've never tried to play with a Coffey curve, but that thing looks crazy.

RG, in case you're curious, I ended up getting a Bouchard curve (Sherwood 5030 woodie), and so far I like it a lot better than the Crosby. In the chart you sent me it's listed as a deep curve, but I'd say it's a slight to moderate curve. Probably a bit less curved than the Crosby, and a lower lie.

I don't think I've ever seen a Bouchard curve... glad it works.

I use Gagne/Jokinen or Iginla. Whatever works for ya, everyones different.

does anyone have a fury stick? if so, do you like it? is it light, what kind of curves are there, is it a one piece? lots of questions i know but a kid that plays on my hockey team has one and i was going to help him out with it

my Nike Air Vapor (Vapor Air?) skates were bought in late 99 early 2000.

the TUUK blade holders broke on both skates in the same practice.

luckily I can get those fixed because I wouldnt know what to do if I needed to buy new skates. i could put sand paper in the ankle and i wouldnt even get scrapes.

RG, in case you're curious, I ended up getting a Bouchard curve (Sherwood 5030 woodie), and so far I like it a lot better than the Crosby. In the chart you sent me it's listed as a deep curve, but I'd say it's a slight to moderate curve. Probably a bit less curved than the Crosby, and a lower lie.
The Bouchard curve is great. I agree that it's more of a shallow curve, I used to use that one exclusively after I decided to go away from the Coffey (it's just too much curve and the downside of no backhand outweighs the shot advantage).

When I switched to the Bouchard curve there was a pretty good adjustment period but once I got used to it, it was totally worth it. Since I switched to a Recchi (when I wanted to get a tapered blade and Sherwood ones were super hard to find) I haven't had as much success because I used to pull everything to the backhand on the Bouchard and roof it with ease. Now it's a good deal tougher.

The Bouchard curve really is great if you want a well rounded game. It's easy to catch and make passes, shoot backhand and forehand, and stickhandle to the backhand and the forehand. I really should think about switching back.

The Bouchard curve is great. I agree that it's more of a shallow curve, I used to use that one exclusively after I decided to go away from the Coffey (it's just too much curve and the downside of no backhand outweighs the shot advantage).

When I switched to the Bouchard curve there was a pretty good adjustment period but once I got used to it, it was totally worth it. Since I switched to a Recchi (when I wanted to get a tapered blade and Sherwood ones were super hard to find) I haven't had as much success because I used to pull everything to the backhand on the Bouchard and roof it with ease. Now it's a good deal tougher.

The Bouchard curve really is great if you want a well rounded game. It's easy to catch and make passes, shoot backhand and forehand, and stickhandle to the backhand and the forehand. I really should think about switching back.
Yeah, so far I like it a lot, for passing at least - my shot is horrible but I think that's an operator problem, not a stick problem. I went to sticktime last night and was trying to work on getting my shot off the ice but it was a real struggle, I can only do it about 5% of the time and even then it's only a few inches. And I now have a blister on my thumb. But I guess that's something I just have to keep working on.

But I'm already contemplating a new stick - I like the lie and the curve, but it's an 85 flex and I can barely flex the thing. Do they even make senior sticks in a lower flex, or am I going to need to find an intermediate?

Yeah, so far I like it a lot, for passing at least - my shot is horrible but I think that's an operator problem, not a stick problem. I went to sticktime last night and was trying to work on getting my shot off the ice but it was a real struggle, I can only do it about 5% of the time and even then it's only a few inches. And I now have a blister on my thumb. But I guess that's something I just have to keep working on.

But I'm already contemplating a new stick - I like the lie and the curve, but it's an 85 flex and I can barely flex the thing. Do they even make senior sticks in a lower flex, or am I going to need to find an intermediate?
I just checked on HockeyGiant.com and they offer the Bauer XXXX in a 77 flex and an Easton shaft in a 70, both senior sticks. They're both expensive but that probably means you can find a cheaper one in a lesser flex too with some looking.

I wish hockey was a serious sport in my hometown. We don't have a rink within absolute miles, there's about 5 roller clubs with very few player openings and buying equipment is almost impossible.

My gear is so haggard, really old gloves (holes in the palm, nice) and my hockey pants are abysmal. I use stupidly cheap frontier wooden sticks with an almost flat curve, I can't stand composites and carbon fibre stuff. I just tend to break the head it seems...

I look a tramp when I am playing, but I wouldn't change my gear for the world.

I wish hockey was a serious sport in my hometown. We don't have a rink within absolute miles, there's about 5 roller clubs with very few player openings and buying equipment is almost impossible.

My gear is so haggard, really old gloves (holes in the palm, nice) and my hockey pants are abysmal. I use stupidly cheap frontier wooden sticks with an almost flat curve, I can't stand composites and carbon fibre stuff. I just tend to break the head it seems...

I look a tramp when I am playing, but I wouldn't change my gear for the world.

You should come over here, watch a Devils game, buy some cheap ass hockey equipment, and then fly your umbrella back home.

You should come over here, watch a Devils game, buy some cheap ass hockey equipment, and then fly your umbrella back home.

Your joking right? I don't wanna be sucked into an airbus engine over the Hudson, my umbrella just cost me 2 grand to have repaired...

Too soon?

Your joking right? I don't wanna be sucked into an airbus engine over the Hudson, my umbrella just cost me 2 grand to have repaired...

Too soon?

Haha nice...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/14/The_Simpsons_3G03.png

And no, no one died so it's not too soon.

Haha nice...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/14/The_Simpsons_3G03.png

And no, no one died so it's not too soon.
Oh Nancy, you cannot fly, only British people can fly.
HQAFv1sI6TU

Oh Nancy, you cannot fly, only British people can fly.
HQAFv1sI6TU

I am at work so I cant see the video but I am pretty sure you posted a Mr. Show clip.
I loved that show.

I am at work so I cant see the video but I am pretty sure you posted a Mr. Show clip.
I loved that show.
You got it. :D

I just checked on HockeyGiant.com and they offer the Bauer XXXX in a 77 flex and an Easton shaft in a 70, both senior sticks. They're both expensive but that probably means you can find a cheaper one in a lesser flex too with some looking.
Thanks. Now I have an excuse to do some more shopping :D

Thanks. Now I have an excuse to do some more shopping :D

id go with the one 95 over the xxxx. the one 95 is one of the best sticks out today. its very light and from what ive heard has a more balnced feel to it than the xxxx. im not sure the xxxx is a true one piece, the one 95 is but you can buy the 2 piece if you want

Oh Nancy, you cannot fly, only British people can fly.
HQAFv1sI6TU

That guys accent is ****ing horrible...

Your joking right? I don't wanna be sucked into an airbus engine over the Hudson, my umbrella just cost me 2 grand to have repaired...

Too soon?

Brit, I normally go to the local hockey shop, but if you are stuck or if you need Equipment, Check out www.hockeygiant.com they usually have pretty good deals, some too good to pass up. The clearance deals are great. Not sure if they ship overseas, but you can ask. Plus they have sick prices on jerseys. Just bought a Hedjuk and Smith one for 19.99 a pop. Should be in today....

Also, The Rink has a thread for manufacturers and Shops
http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=129020

You had the 652's? That was my last pair. I now have Vector Pro's with the heel lock. I've been spoiled by that heel lock and I'm hoping
I can easily transition back to any other pair without them, if and when I replace my current skates.


I buy skates once in a blue moon. I hate having to break them in. I got the 652's on sale at Sports Section in Verona (sweet shop BTW) about three years ago. the pair before that was my old HS ones 152 tack that i used for about 10 years. If they are comfy, no reason to change. When i broke my ankle i was seriously looking to buy larger skates since i use a brace inside, but i just sucked it up till i got used to it. Those things arent Cheap.

id go with the one 95 over the xxxx. the one 95 is one of the best sticks out today. its very light and from what ive heard has a more balnced feel to it than the xxxx. im not sure the xxxx is a true one piece, the one 95 is but you can buy the 2 piece if you want
I'm not spending anywhere near that kind of money (either the one95 or XXXX). I'm still very much a beginner, so there's no point in spending major money on a stick.

I have these in red and white.

http://pics.summitonline.com/55796.jpg

I buy skates once in a blue moon. I hate having to break them in. I got the 652's on sale at Sports Section in Verona (sweet shop BTW) about three years ago. the pair before that was my old HS ones 152 tack that i used for about 10 years. If they are comfy, no reason to change. When i broke my ankle i was seriously looking to buy larger skates since i use a brace inside, but i just sucked it up till i got used to it. Those things arent Cheap.

Oh man, my Vectors were so hard to get used too. I had never worn anything that had fit so perfectly up until that first moment I put them on the day after they were baked. It was a Super Bowl Sunday 2006 and there was an all day public skate at Ice Vault in Wayne. I skated for like 3 hours and just knew these skates would rejuvenate me and realized these were the best pair of skates that I have ever owned. I spent just under $400 for them, but it was well worth the investment. I will always buy top of the line skate from now on.

P.S. I got my current Vectors at Sports Section. Before that, I got my 2 previous pairs of Tacks at Gerry Cosby's in Manhattan.

What county/area of NJ did you play HS hockey in?

I have these in red and white.

http://pics.summitonline.com/55796.jpg

I'm jealous - same gloves I have but mine are all black as pictured. (3000's - can't read the number there)

That guys accent is ****ing horrible...
He knows it's horrible and he doesn't care. He just likes to have fun with how bad it is. He actually really likes playing British characters for that very reason.

Oh man, my Vectors were so hard to get used too. I had never worn anything that had fit so perfectly up until that first moment I put them on the day after they were baked. It was a Super Bowl Sunday 2006 and there was an all day public skate at Ice Vault in Wayne. I skated for like 3 hours and just knew these skates would rejuvenate me and realized these were the best pair of skates that I have ever owned. I spent just under $400 for them, but it was well worth the investment. I will always buy top of the line skate from now on.

P.S. I got my current Vectors at Sports Section. Before that, I got my 2 previous pairs of Tacks at Gerry Cosby's in Manhattan.

What county/area of NJ did you play HS hockey in?

I played in Vernon before they had a HS team. We used to play Exhibition games vs teams in Morris Cty. Played against Parsippany, Morris Knolls, Randolph and all that. Since the HS did not want anything to do with the Team or Insurance, we were on our own. But it turned into a HS program a few years after i left. We were pretty good too. We beat a bunch of them, but thats mainly cause we were pond hockey kids and practiced nearly all day on the lakes. This was before Skylands, so we had practice at Mennen after midnight on the weekends.
After that I was in Rochester NY for School, and those kids can play up there. When I moved back I played at Ice vault though for Moller Mechanical or something. You play mens there? My brother is still playing there.

As for the skates, I realize the diference between the more expensive skates, even from the 152's tos the 652's and figured i'd go middle road, then my next pair i will expand more. It just sucks now since my ankle will never be the same. Nothing will be totally comfortable.

I played in Vernon before they had a HS team. We used to play Exhibition games vs teams in Morris Cty. Played against Parsippany, Morris Knolls, Randolph and all that. Since the HS did not want anything to do with the Team or Insurance, we were on our own. But it turned into a HS program a few years after i left. We were pretty good too. We beat a bunch of them, but thats mainly cause we were pond hockey kids and practiced nearly all day on the lakes. This was before Skylands, so we had practice at Mennen after midnight on the weekends.
After that I was in Rochester NY for School, and those kids can play up there. When I moved back I played at Ice vault though for Moller Mechanical or something. You play mens there? My brother is still playing there.

As for the skates, I realize the diference between the more expensive skates, even from the 152's tos the 652's and figured i'd go middle road, then my next pair i will expand more. It just sucks now since my ankle will never be the same. Nothing will be totally comfortable.

I've seen Vernon playing at Ice Vault. I remember talking with one of the parents of a kid on the team and they were upset that Skylands would be closing (this was when the original owners went bankrupt and it closed) and would have to drive all the way to Wayne for games and practices.

Yeah, the only rink I had growing up in the area that I lived was Ice World in Totowa (where the Devils practiced before South Mountain). The other rinks like Mennen, South Mountain and Sportorama were too far away. I was already in my late 20's when hockey became trendy and they started building rinks all over NJ.

The town I grew up now has HS hockey at both of it's HS's and a rink in town too. I guess I was born too early ;)

P.S. I have been playing adult league at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan since 1999. I played in a short-season summer checking league at Ice Vault in 2005. I knew the captain and they needed a defenseman. At the time I was playing on 2 different teams and open hockey at least once a week.

It's tough when you have a family, but I still make it on the ice at least once or twice per week.

I'm not spending anywhere near that kind of money (either the one95 or XXXX). I'm still very much a beginner, so there's no point in spending major money on a stick.

nah i wouldnt either

Not sure where to post this (here or all-star thread), and it's not really deserving of it's own thread, but I thought it was interesting. It's an article (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=406069) from nhl.com about the competitors in the fastest skater competition and their skates - Zach goes through 8-10 pairs of skates in a season. Good grief!

I'm jealous - same gloves I have but mine are all black as pictured. (3000's - can't read the number there)

I looked again the other day and realized mine are the 5000s, but I can't find pictured anywhere online at all.

I found my old Easton stick with the Roenick curve this weekend. I forgot how amazing it was. Does anyone know if they still sell those, or if there's a similar curve out there?

My team had our first game tonight, lost 12-3. We still had a ton of fun, but the other team could pretty much skate circles around us.

My team had our first game tonight, lost 12-3. We still had a ton of fun, but the other team could pretty much skate circles around us.

ahhh, atleast you had fun. it probably wasnt fun for the goalie.

i raced a group of >(or = to)12 year olds and barely won.

Yeah, the only rink I had growing up in the area that I lived was Ice World in Totowa (where the Devils practiced before South Mountain). The other rinks like Mennen, South Mountain and Sportorama were too far away. I was already in my late 20's when hockey became trendy and they started building rinks all over NJ.

I hear you...

I live 3 blocks away from ice vault. Too bad it didn't open until I was in my twenties. I would have loved to play ice hockey as a kid.

Funny thing is, I end up playing at Floyd Hall 95% of the time. They have many more available adult hockey programs and open hockey. Its a shame though...the ice at the vault is way better IMO.

ahhh, atleast you had fun. it probably wasnt fun for the goalie.

i raced a group of >(or = to)12 year olds and barely won.
Probably not. We actually have two goalies, one played the first and we were down 8-0 after that period (he's not too good) and the other played the second two periods. Though to be fair to the first goalie, in the first period we looked absolutely horrific and I think the other team might have let up after awhile.

I hear you...

I live 3 blocks away from ice vault. Too bad it didn't open until I was in my twenties. I would have loved to play ice hockey as a kid.

Funny thing is, I end up playing at Floyd Hall 95% of the time. They have many more available adult hockey programs and open hockey. Its a shame though...the ice at the vault is way better IMO.
I play there too - do their adult clinic Thursday nights and (some) Sunday mornings. Do you play in a league there?

my career has gone from playing to coaching. although it its great to do some drills with the players if possible.

helluva lot of fun.

my career has gone from playing to coaching. although it its great to do some drills with the players if possible.

helluva lot of fun.

yea me too. i coach kids. 5-7 grade. its alot of fun though.

yea me too. i coach kids. 5-7 grade. its alot of fun though.

ive got HS kids.

can't say i'll never play in a House league or anything, though.

I'd rather just skate them to death myself... college kids are the best when in the last 10 min of practice I blow the whistle and yell "everybody on the goal line!"

the moaning, the groans, the "F*#& me..." - it just warms my heart.

"Forwards - down and back" ::whistle::

:laugh:

ive got HS kids.

can't say i'll never play in a House league or anything, though.

yea im playing beer league

I'd rather just skate them to death myself... college kids are the best when in the last 10 min of practice I blow the whistle and yell "everybody on the goal line!"

the moaning, the groans, the "F*#& me..." - it just warms my heart.

"Forwards - down and back" ::whistle::

:laugh:

i make my kids do that too. not too much though only if they arent hustling. **** i hated doing that. my hs coach would always do that. for like 10 minutes in the begining and end of practice.

i make my kids do that too. not too much though only if they arent hustling. **** i hated doing that. my hs coach would always do that. for like 10 minutes in the begining and end of practice.

Oh we stop a drill if they miss a ton of passes in a row or are just going through the motions... My new favorite end of practice skating drill is net relays. Get them in 2 groups on the goal line - push the net to the far end of the ice, around the faceoff dot and back down. Go through the line 2x and watch them drop.

Thank god your not my hockey coach RG. :laugh:

Oh we stop a drill if they miss a ton of passes in a row or are just going through the motions... My new favorite end of practice skating drill is net relays. Get them in 2 groups on the goal line - push the net to the far end of the ice, around the faceoff dot and back down. Go through the line 2x and watch them drop.

we had to pull tires.:shakehead

Thank god your not my hockey coach RG. :laugh:

We have roughly 6,000 undergrads to pull together a hockey team - whereas our opponents typically have 20-30,000 students to pull from. We are lucky if our 2nd line is as good as their 4th line so we have to be fast and conditioned to play all 60 minutes with speed on the puck. Skill won't beat speed if they can't get the puck and don't have time to handle it.

So while it sucks for them at practice, this plays out well during games. We just hung with UK (enrollment 32,000) who are much more talented but we outskated them the entire game and were holding them scoreless in the 3rd (1-0 with a SHG) and if it hadn't been for a bad 5 minute spell where we got sloppy with not having our 3rd man high to help backcheck, we would have won (2-3 final score).

Another favorite drill (as I coach the D); "quick feet drill"

- forward in the corner; defense at center ice
- 2 cones (orange dots); 1 at faceoff dot and 1 at winger location at center faceoff circle
- 1 defender (D)takes position at the faceoff dot just outside the blue line on his knees; attacker takes position at faceoff hashmark (F) near corner.
- on whistle; attacker races with puck up boards full speed to beat defender. Defender jumps up from knee position; executes 1 forward step then crosses over to the outside of the cone while facing forward to skates backwards and complete S motion cutting inside center faceoff circle cone (winger position at center ice) then taking position on the attacker for a 1 on 1 from that point in on goal.

Diagram:
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/quickfeet.jpg

-This drill is run in both directions at same time
* for extra difficulty make the defenders turn their sticks over

Another favorite drill (as I coach the D); "quick feet drill"

I've seen the high school JV coach do a similar drill, the only difference is that instead of the cones and doing the S thing, the defensemen start on the red line on the opposite side of the circle. Then they skate backwards around the circle and play defense on the onrushing forward. A lot easier, but that's high school JV instead of college.

edit: Honestly, I loved doing sprints in soccer practice. Our coach used to make us do 440's (10x back and forth across the 18) until we dropped. I've never been as fast or in as good of shape as I was after the season. I wish I could rope 5 or 6 other guys into doing it. It just isn't the same when you're by yourself, you need others to push you.

somebody explain a beer league to me.

somebody explain a beer league to me.

beer + hockey with the boys... not exactly the highest caliber of play.

Probably not. We actually have two goalies, one played the first and we were down 8-0 after that period (he's not too good) and the other played the second two periods. Though to be fair to the first goalie, in the first period we looked absolutely horrific and I think the other team might have let up after awhile.


I play there too - do their adult clinic Thursday nights and (some) Sunday mornings. Do you play in a league there?

Yep. I play in the adult instructional league. Also do the early morning open hockey occasionally...7:45 AM. Its amazing how many people show up to that.

Yep. I play in the adult instructional league. Also do the early morning open hockey occasionally...7:45 AM. Its amazing how many people show up to that.
Nice, I might try and play in the instructional league after this season finishes (I think they said it would be in March). I'd love to get to the morning open hockey, but I have class at 9am :rant:

somebody explain a beer league to me.

Beer League, Adult League, House League, etc. It's the culmination of one's hockey career if they don't make it in the pro's.

After junior hockey, High School and College hockey, if you're not playing at the professional or semi-professional level, this is the only organized hockey you will be involved in for the rest of your life.

beer + hockey with the boys... not exactly the highest caliber of play.

but BEER + HOCKEY = Awesome

Win or lose, there is a cold case of the cheapest beer in the store waiting for you in the lockerroom.

but BEER + HOCKEY = Awesome

Win or lose, there is a cold case of the cheapest beer in the store waiting for you in the lockerroom.

And, win or lose...those icy cold cheap brews taste like the nectar of the gods after a hockey game.:handclap:

And, win or lose...those icy cold cheap brews taste like the nectar of the gods after a hockey game.:handclap:

this... is very true. Cold cheap beer + hot shower recounting the one that nearly went in... :yo:

that's awesome i can't wait for beer league

this... is very true. Cold cheap beer + hot shower recounting the one that nearly went in... :yo:

Wooooah. Mega :pause:.

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Wooooah. Mega :pause:.

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:biglaugh:


Sadly, I wasn't even close to thinking that while I read the same post - mostly because somehow the beer tastes better after playing hockey than at any other time in life.

I'll be sure to not use the same level of carelessness when in said shower situation!

CCM Rechi Curve. Mid Curve, Closed Face, 6 lie

I asked this earlier in the thread but it got lost in my same-post rambling...

Anyone know what the Bauer Linden curve turned into? It was a heel curve open face, maybe 6 lie I believe... definitely not as obnoxious as that MacInnis heel curve Sher-wood had...

I gotta get me a batch of those Lindens :cry:

I just have to vent for a minute, and this is probably the best place to do it. My team had our second game tonight (lost 10-0, but that's not the source of my frustration). We only had 12 skaters tonight, so we played with 5 defense and 7 forwards, and for the forwards we just rotated through as people came off the ice. And one forward would take ridiculously long shifts, like twice as long as everyone else. And so halfway through the shift he'd just be gliding around out there, barely moving and being completely ineffective. And he was the guy who kept telling everyone we needed to take shorter shifts :shakehead :rant:

I asked this earlier in the thread but it got lost in my same-post rambling...

Anyone know what the Bauer Linden curve turned into? It was a heel curve open face, maybe 6 lie I believe... definitely not as obnoxious as that MacInnis heel curve Sher-wood had...

I gotta get me a batch of those Lindens :cry:
Just based on your description, maybe the P91A?

"we wooooooooooon we won!

but unfortunately i bet on the other team to win..."

ahhh, Chief Wiggum.

we did actually win with a goal at the 14:12 mark of the 3rd :yo:

I just have to vent for a minute, and this is probably the best place to do it. My team had our second game tonight (lost 10-0, but that's not the source of my frustration). We only had 12 skaters tonight, so we played with 5 defense and 7 forwards, and for the forwards we just rotated through as people came off the ice. And one forward would take ridiculously long shifts, like twice as long as everyone else. And so halfway through the shift he'd just be gliding around out there, barely moving and being completely ineffective. And he was the guy who kept telling everyone we needed to take shorter shifts :shakehead :rant:

Psh...when I was playing in a roller league we only had 6 skaters and a goalie, but we still went on to win the championship (after we got annihilated in our first two games and dropped down a level).

I just have to vent for a minute, and this is probably the best place to do it. My team had our second game tonight (lost 10-0, but that's not the source of my frustration). We only had 12 skaters tonight, so we played with 5 defense and 7 forwards, and for the forwards we just rotated through as people came off the ice. And one forward would take ridiculously long shifts, like twice as long as everyone else. And so halfway through the shift he'd just be gliding around out there, barely moving and being completely ineffective. And he was the guy who kept telling everyone we needed to take shorter shifts :shakehead :rant:


Just based on your description, maybe the P91A?
12 skaters is a good number but you have to go with 4 defense, 6 wingers, and 2 centers. It's much easier to play defense if you know what side you're going to be on and who you're playing with. The same goes for the forward combinations. Put your best two forwards at center and try to balance the skill level on the wings. Heck, I'd put out 9 forwards and 3 defense before that since having a strong defense can make up for a lot in more beginner leagues.

It is much easier to conserve your energy when playing defense too since it's more positional.

12 skaters is a good number but you have to go with 4 defense, 6 wingers, and 2 centers. It's much easier to play defense if you know what side you're going to be on and who you're playing with. The same goes for the forward combinations. Put your best two forwards at center and try to balance the skill level on the wings. Heck, I'd put out 9 forwards and 3 defense before that since having a strong defense can make up for a lot in more beginner leagues.

It is much easier to conserve your energy when playing defense too since it's more positional.
That would have been better, but those were the positions people wanted to play.

The forward line changes were also consistently screwed up all night, probably because certain players decided just to sit down on the bench wherever, not at the end of the line, but then assumed the guys they had just sat in front of were still going to go out ahead of them. Almost every faceoff we would be missing a forward because someone had screwed up or wasn't paying attention. By the end I was wishing the ref would just drop the puck and not wait, maybe they would have gotten the message after awhile.