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poser posted:I rock these Those look like those training skates that little kids wear for their introductory skate. Ugly.
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Aniki posted:One thing that I've always wondered is why do skaters play without shoulder pads/upper body protection while playing pickup? Is the padding really that annoying/warm or is the perceived danger of not wearing padding during pickup seem less likely to some guys? I never wear shoulder pads but elbow pads is a must. I can't imagine falling on the ice without any protection for my elbows, that just screams injury. Shoulder/chest is more resiliant and withstand more dings than elbows can.
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toxicsunset posted:I have never had a problem with fog even once. My poo poo only fogs when I'm sitting on the bench, as soon as I step out on the ice it clears up immediately My visor does the same thing. It fogs up slightly on the bench but when I get back on the ice it clears up. Does anyone know where to get those towels that nhl players use on the bench to wipe down their helmets/visors?
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Jun 17, 2011 14:49
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poser posted:Speaking of moving up.. do people get less douchy as you move up? Right now the level we play is full of douche bags that just slash, hook, crosscheck as a form of defense. Want to move up so we would not have to deal with that every game. My team is not even dominating the league but we have a few good players and they get hacked like crazy during games. Honestly, the higher you go up the more serious the gameplay it becomes and the more douchey players become. You will get slashed, hooked, and crosschecked even more than the level you're at now.
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Thufir posted:I'm hoping it will be like Calgary's Man that is so awesome. I regret ditching the Leafs sale a month or so ago 
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bewbies posted:The other team we played tonight didn't have a goalie so we decided we'd borrow one from one of teams playing before us. It was a girl. She was both really good and really hot. I did not know these things existed. There are a few girls in my league right now and they are pretty vicious players. I think they know they can get away with being chipy because no guy in their right mind would ever touch them.
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Martytoof posted:I don't really follow the Player thread so sorry if this was already mentioned, but I just took my skates to SportChek to get them sharpened and they said that sharpening is free in the month of August. I don't know if this is just MY local store doing it, or whether it's nationwide but I guess if you want to try and save five bucks then go get your skates done at SportChek before the end of the month. It's province wide I believe. I got mine done here in Brampton for free, flatbottom too! I saved $7.
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Aug 24, 2011 14:37
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Well my team is officially out this season. We trucked through the round robin and surprisingly won both games but unfortunately lost last night to a tough opponent which ended our summer season. The other team wasn't actually that good, they just have a player who used to play for the Oshawa Generals that just steamrolls through the entire opposition line and scores on some ridiculous shots. It sucks but what can you do? I'll be using these next few weeks before our winter season starts to get my calf checked out as I tweaked it pretty good at the begining of the season and it's been hurting ever since. God I love hockey. How about you?
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Aug 25, 2011 14:25
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JollyPubJerk posted:Are half shields or full cages required in many adult leagues? My only experience is with college hockey where full cages make drunk players absolutely invincible, but I had to get a new helmet to crawl back into skates again to try the beer leagues and didn't get any sort of mask for it. Nose sentence? Many beer leagues don't enforcement much equipment requirements anyway so a bare-minimum helmet without any visor is needed. I wear a visor but I would highly recommend anyone just starting out to wear the full outfit including cage and neck guard.
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Aug 31, 2011 02:42
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xzzy posted:Motherfucking small rinks. This is why bars at rinks are brilliant. Get to the rink early and get your drink on before game time. Buzzed hockey is very, very fun.
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Martytoof posted:Rink bars were the best part of playing where I did in Florida. Go in for Saturday games, show up early and watch a little college football, play some hockey, then watch the HNIC game on satellite on their big screen. Have a little beer, have some fun. So good. That honestly sounds like the best way to spend your saturday, especially in Florida. Jealous.
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:But it matches my gloves :thuper: Are you alternating between black and yellow tape on your blade or is there actually a bumblebee color stick tape you can buy?
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Sep 12, 2011 14:08
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lazerwolf posted:Either water or half water half gatorade mix during games. I usually try to hydrate myself a lot during the hours before games. After games the rest of the water. I also like to drink ~2 glasses of Chocolate milk. This is kind of like what I do. Protein and some carbs really help you recover from hockey. Lots of water before the game, gatorade G series during and chocolate milk/big meal afterwards to supplement your body with enough energy to recover. I find pizza and beer help best with this 
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Sep 13, 2011 15:25
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sellouts posted:Cheat. Go early, watch the puck not where it's landing, learn the rhythm of the linesman, etc. Or if you've got someone else that is athletic on the line go for the tie up and have them come in and get it. Usually most low level teams won't react fast enough and you can do this a few times before they might catch on. Then if they're expecting the tie up you can try to swoop in and win it cleanly. Pretty much this. If you encounter a centerman that seems to be willing faceoffs alot and getting the puck back sooner than you are, you can try tying up his stick when the linesman drops the puck instead of going for the puck at the drop. Simply lift his stick up and drop the puck back to your defensemen in one quick motion. Also, make sure your defensemen know where you're intending the puck to go. Set them up properly, especially if the faceoff is in your zone so that they can take possession and set up plays faster.
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Sep 19, 2011 16:21
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sellouts posted:The best coach/organizer. All the arenas I have played in have had strict no-alcohol policies in the dressing rooms. This really doesn't stop teams from drinking in the rooms anyway, but if some players are dumb enough to toss their empties in the garbage bin, look out for a few games suspension for your team.
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Sep 22, 2011 17:51
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Rbk 11K KFS at 16' and 6'1 height I do over because having the shin pad under the tongue feels too weird and I find the shin pad actually stabilizes the skate more with it over.
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Sep 27, 2011 19:32
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Broke my one100 at a hockey tournament on Friday. 11/25/11 Never forget
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xzzy posted:Does anyone know the theory behind "backwards c-cut" drills? Basically we did this thing they called the lemon drill: We did this alot in minor hockey. It's supposed to work on your edges but also had an added benefit of increasing your ability to catch the puck with your feet when your opponent tries to dangle between your legs.
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Decided I'm going to play hockey tonight even though I'm starting to come down with a cold in hopes that it makes me feel better. Hockey fixes everything right?
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As I post this I'm currently sitting in the hospital waiting for a doctor to look at my mouth after eating a puck at hockey tonight. Big gash on my lip and two front teeth are pushed all the way back. Let this be a lesson kids, always wear your mouth guard. The one time I forget to bring my mouth guard this happens. I must of pissed off the hockey gods.
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sellouts posted:rabble rabble cage cage rabble rabble rabble You're absolutely right and I will be using one from now one. I was wearing a half-visor but that doesn't stop pucks from hitting your teeth. Shame, it took me an incident like this to learn. Three stitches for the front and two behind the lip. I'll need to get the teeth looked at dentist tomorrow. Pics for anyone interested. They're pretty gruesome so beware.  http://imgur.com/q8ikrQ7 http://imgur.com/MAWR5gR dyn fucked around with this message at 06:11 on Jan 10, 2014 |
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So I had to get a new stick after breaking my Vapor APX the other day. I decided on a Reebok Ribcor and after testing it out tonight I'm a little indifferent. The thing that really throws me off is the non-grip shaft. My Vapor had grip and every stick I've had always had grip on it. I don't think I'll be able to get used to the new shaft as my hand kept slipping all game. I did throw on some white stick tape on it to gain some traction and it did see to help a bit. Do you guys have any other suggestions on improving the shaft grip at all?
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sellouts posted:Cover the stick with wax before every game maybe Doesn't matter how much or how little I grip, it still slips. It could be that I'm just not used to it. I'll give the wax and adhesive a try and report back.
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xzzy posted:Static stretches are bad, the types where dudes hold a pose for 10-20 seconds then release. While that does stretch you out it's been demonstrated to slow down muscle response in subsequent activities. Dynamic is pretty good stuff though.. leg swings, spinning a hockey stick in one hand, stick on the shoulders and twisting your shoulder is all good. It helps lubricate all the joints, gets the body ready to move, and in the case of hockey, reduces chance of injury during collisions. Static stretches are for after the workout to develop your overall flexibility. This is all good advice. Usually before all my games I go for a quick jog on the treadmill or at the very least run on the spot for a bit. Anything you can do to get the blood flowing and muscles warmed up is better than starting a game out cold. Not only will you reduce injury but you will actually notice an improvement in your game and in your stamina.
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The feeling you get when your shot hits the inside cross bar and goes out but the ref rules it a non-goal and says it hit the outside bar. It would've tied our team up. In the playoffs. Tough times indeed. Luckily it's a double elimination format playoff so we do get another shot next week.
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Verman posted:The less you care about color the better the glove you will get for less money. Nobody cares what you wear as long as it's not 99 or 69. Mirrored visors, white gloves, and yellow laces are generally viewed as being pretty douchey though. I get the mirrored/tinted visors and white gloves but mostly everyone in my league has yellow laces. I don't think there is anything douchey about it.
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Habibi posted:Lastly, as noted, I'm making the jump to ice. What are they? They look like one.9s which I just picked up last year. You're going to love these skates especially if you've been used to a heavier boot the past few years, these things are lighter than air and don't take much to mold into and get used to.
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Brettbot posted:False. We only had 6 skaters at my last game. But we still won. If you get them off the shin pad or anywhere with padding then it's not a big deal but yeah, anywhere off the skate sucks. I took a shot off the top of the boot a few games ago and my foot is still bruised a bit.
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Also I took a shot off my skate instead of my shin pad last game, I think I'm done blocking shots. No permanent damage or anything, but it hurt enough that I said "gently caress this, it's not like I'm getting paid..."
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Guignol posted:I like to think I'm getting better at D, but I am really, really suffering from having no idea what to do with the ball once I get it. If i don't have a forward up on the blue line up the boards, I try some dumb rear end in a top hat move like firing it into the middle (bad), trying to dump it back behind me (bad) or just getting the goddamn thing taken away from me (my experience today and very bad). I'm pretty good at risking the body to block shots though! If you're making space for yourself and your forwards aren't doing the same, then just rush with it and get a shot on goal. If you're finding yourself in a lot of pressure from the opposing team then no harm in just firing it down the ice off the boards/glass and out of your zone. Your forwards responsibility is to give you room for a pass. If they can't do that then your options are limited. Your main goal is to keep it out of your zone, so do that and hopefully your forwards will back-check.
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bewbies posted:yes except I usually beat the last guy and then put the puck straight into the goalies logo or rocket it over the crossbar. then you lazily skate back as the other team goes in a two-on-one and pots a goal to which you feel no shame.
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At our rink, there was a guy who dressed up as a janitor and walked into the dressing room beside one that was occupied and locked while the team was on the ice. Once inside he would scale the wall separating the two rooms, clip the wiring at the top of the wall, and then hop over into the other room. He would then go about stealing everyone's poo poo. Climb back over again and then casually walk out. A notice was released about the thefts to each team and he was eventually caught and apprehended by the police. Now each team usually puts all their belongings into a bag and bring it to the bench with us.
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Reading this made me think of my foot and the problems I've been having with it recently. Back in March or so, I took a slapshot off the top of my left foot. As expected, it hurt like hell but a few days afterwards the pain went away. Now after every game, the top of the foot is sore and I can't understand why since it's been so long since the puck hit it. I think I might go out to the hospital to get checked out. Thanks! Hope you're doing ok Zamboni! best of luck.
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Have any of you had to replace your skate blades before? I think I'm about due since it visibly looks like the steel will hit plastic at any sharpening and I've started to hit the holder during some of the turns. Looking online it looks like I can get a replacement for the Lightspeed 2's for about $70. Would it be worth it to get the more expensive Fusion or even go cheaper with the Lightspeed 1?
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Habibi posted:I don't even get it. Is that a pun for something I'm missing or did they just make up a word that sounds like 'cocks' and put 'ice' in front of it because just 'kawks' would be weird? an Ice Hawk is a pretty common name for professional/semi-pro teams. I guess this is a play on that name.
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RazorDX posted:Had a game yesterday at 4:00, then a double header at 8:30/10:00. I used to play double headers alot, this is good advice here. I like to eat something big on carbs and protein around 5-6 hours before the first game and if I get hungry between the games then maybe some protein drink or maybe a quick snack like crackers or maybe even a peanut butter sandwich. An important rule though is to keep hydrated like Razor said. Drink plenty of water and gatorade, not to the point where you're bloated but to make sure you're pee is clear (an old rule from a trainer of mine). I felt the second game was better as well depending on how long between each game. I was usually all warmed up and ready to play for the second game.
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Habibi posted:But does it have electrolytes? it has what hockey players crave
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bewbies posted:I've yet to put this into practice but I think that the best breakout play in beer league is to have a defenseman either chip it high off the glass or flip it up out of the zone every time and just have a floaty winger waiting in the neutral zone to pick it up. Am not kidding. Our team is pretty good at this but from a defensive zone face-off. The centre wins it back to the defenseman who slaps it around the net hard to the other side or up over the air to our wingers who by this time are behind the other team's defence. Obviously doesn't work on skilled teams but if you play against some defence who can't skate too well, works every time.
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Chemmy posted:Grip sticks fuckin rule hard. Yeah I don't understand how anyone can use a non-grip stick, your hand slips before there is any kick. Bought one once and had to tape it like Kessel after one shift since it was so lovely. I gave it away after that game. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about..I can skate backwards.
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I'll be going back to school in Hamilton starting September and might be looking for some ice-time. I remember playing with you awhile ago, Martytoof, do you still play in the area?
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The Elite Hockey Oval Waxed skate laces are actually pretty good at keeping your skate boot nice and snug, the tricky part is actually loosening them up after your game. You need small fingers with long nails to get those things apart. I prefer just the usual waxed lace that you can get at any sporting good store.
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