Hockey Gear Whoring Thread and Reviews

[BallPeenHammer2]

I hope ASHL won't do that. If they do, there's a LOT of business they'll be losing....

My mask doesn't come with Certified cages or a way to mount them. So i wouldn't even play ASHL anymore.

[originalhypa]

Originally Posted by Truenosan

I really hope this isn't true. Can't stand any other cages.

I'm all for allowing adults to choose their own gear, and the cateye is a big one. The goalie that I know who use the cateye will not use anything else.

I use a cheater cage, and it's great, but I don't think it's certified. If I had to change to one of those shitty junior B cages for ashl games, I would stop playing ashl.

Originally Posted by m3thods

No sorry I just ranted past your original point. I know they have a waiver for CE cages, but for them to straight up ban them in a league full of consenting adults seems odd to me.

[Truenosan]

I really like ASHL as a league, but they follow Hockey Canada ruling. Seems strange, as you all mentioned, I consent and understand the risk to using non certified gear.

[SumAznGuy]

I can't remember, but does ASHL still allow players to play without a visor or cage?
I always found that strange.
And Ice604 requires a visor or cage, but they allow non certified gear. I remember one guy that cut his half visor in half so it was barely a 1/4 visor but at the time it was cool with the wording for their insurance policy.

That being said, I am one of those guys that play without shoulder pads.

[m3thods]

^ I think ASHL requires CSA face protection now.

[mickz]

Originally Posted by Truenosan

Sorry, maybe I worded it wrong. They are trying to ban cat eye cages. They didn't mention anything about non CSA helmets (from what I can recall) but I wouldn't rule that being next on their list.

Id rather use a non CSA/HECC mask that is proven, vs some widow maker "certified" mask off the shelf (ie, NME 3)

Non-CSA cages are still permitted as per the 2015/16 rule book: http://ashl.adultrechockey.ca/files/...le_Book_EN.pdf

3.2 HELMETS & GOALIE MASKS
Helmets are mandatory and must be worn by all Players and Referees.
Helmets must be CSA approved (no Gretzky/Jofa shell helmets) with
properly
fastened chinstraps. A Minor penalty will be assessed to any
Player that does not have his/her helmet chin strap fastened properly.
This rule will be enforced by the Referees and League Officials for all
games and during warm-ups.
Goaltenders must use CSA approved helmets. If a Goaltender chooses
to use a non-CSA approved cage (i.e. Cat’s Eye), a waiver will have to
be signed by that Player prior to the first scheduled game, absolving the
League of any responsibility for any injury incurred.

[m3thods]

Just got my new toy delivered today. Initial impression is that it's noticeably lighter than my Eddy, but likely a tad heavier than my borrowed T3.

Thankfully I have a game tomorrow so I'll be able to do a better first impressions/review shortly.

Downside? It smells like paint and foam so I am airing it out and breathing it all in lol

[Truenosan]

Cant wait for the reviews!

I'm still waiting or my Shark 965. They got back-logged, and hopefully it will be completed soon.

[skiiipi]

Bauer supreme nxg sticks are on sale at Sport Chek for $139.99 plus buy one get one 50% off.

[m3thods]

That's a killer deal on a great stick. Too bad I have no more extra hockey funds to partake :'(

[mickz]

Originally Posted by skiiipi

Bauer supreme nxg sticks are on sale at Sport Chek for $139.99 plus buy one get one 50% off.

Might have to take a look this weekend. Hoping they have 75 flex intermediates, those things are like unicorns...

[skiiipi]

Easton sticks are all bogo too

[SumAznGuy]

Originally Posted by mickz

Might have to take a look this weekend. Hoping they have 75 flex intermediates, those things are like unicorns...

I'm looking for that flex in a P92 Left in case anyone finds them.

[6thGear.]

Originally Posted by m3thods

^ I think ASHL requires CSA face protection now.

Correct. Mandatory since last year IIRC

[rsx10]

Originally Posted by skiiipi

Bauer supreme nxg sticks are on sale at Sport Chek for $139.99 plus buy one get one 50% off.

Just came back from Metro, They only had Kane and Ovechkin blade patterns in 87 and 100 flex.

I had to ask if they had any in the back for my Kane in 87 flex, which they had

Thanks again Skippi!

[originalhypa]

Trip! an otny mask in the flesh.
I would like to check that out in person one day.

Anyway, lost my first high div co-ed game tonight. I was playing for the crease, and we went down 4-2. In the change room, the captain asked for the Jersey back and said that I did well, but he needed to talk to the team to see if I was going to stick around. A couple other players handed their jerseys in too, so I wasn't the only one. But still......

Honestly, I didn't take co-ed seriously for the first period. My buddy was telling me that these guys were good, abd we usually go up a couple goals then play around with the other team. The first period (2 x 25 mins running time) I took a handful of shots. I did well, but honestly, they were muffin shots.

Then the dudes started kicking in. I had 4 breakaways and stopped three. The 1st goal was a guy alone in the slot. I had the bottom covered, as a goalie should, until buddy alone, and in a mismatched jersey, roofs one over my new glove. Next goal was a 2 on 1. Buddy was about 6'6", and he tipped in a pretty shot placed on net. 3rd was a 2 on 1; and the fourth was a 3 on 1.

it would have been nice to win and given them no reason to question me. But what can you do.

[m3thods]

Originally Posted by originalhypa

Trip! an otny mask in the flesh.
I would like to check that out in person one day.

I'll be at 8 rinks pretty much every weekend (ASHL WHL), so if you see the helmet walking around feel free to stop me. I'd be happy to chat about the mask!

Originally Posted by originalhypa

Anyway, lost my first high div co-ed game tonight. I was playing for the crease, and we went down 4-2. In the change room, the captain asked for the Jersey back and said that I did well, but he needed to talk to the team to see if I was going to stick around. A couple other players handed their jerseys in too, so I wasn't the only one. But still......

Honestly, I didn't take co-ed seriously for the first period. My buddy was telling me that these guys were good, abd we usually go up a couple goals then play around with the other team. The first period (2 x 25 mins running time) I took a handful of shots. I did well, but honestly, they were muffin shots.

Then the dudes started kicking in. I had 4 breakaways and stopped three. The 1st goal was a guy alone in the slot. I had the bottom covered, as a goalie should, until buddy alone, and in a mismatched jersey, roofs one over my new glove. Next goal was a 2 on 1. Buddy was about 6'6", and he tipped in a pretty shot placed on net. 3rd was a 2 on 1; and the fourth was a 3 on 1.

it would have been nice to win and given them no reason to question me. But what can you do.

That's garbage, but then again I've never been a part of a team like that who takes games super seriously. After that, I'm not sure I'd want to come back given you'll probably be questioned after every game.

[m3thods]

Since I have nothing better to do, here's my "short" initial impressions review of the OTNY X1-PRO.

OTNY X1-PRO Goalie Mask Initial Impressions + Review

Or if you prefer GSBB (same info):
http://goaliestore.com/board/forum/e...=1442088394975

[SumAznGuy]

Originally Posted by m3thods

That's garbage, but then again I've never been a part of a team like that who takes games super seriously. After that, I'm not sure I'd want to come back given you'll probably be questioned after every game.

Not trying to justify it, but you need to understand the mentality.
These guys are playing high div hockey, that means they played high level organized hockey growing up and has certain expectations of everyone around them.
It's like going into tryouts for rep hockey. You may have played with these kids all your life, but then it becomes a decision about who will help them win.

Heck, I've "tried out" for a mid level team before. Felt I was one of the best players and was told after the game that I wasn't the right fit for the team.

Every now and then I sub on a higher level team and all the ex JrB or Midget A guys always want to give advice on where they expect other guys to be.
Because they played high level hockey, they can't turn that part off.

[m3thods]

Originally Posted by SumAznGuy

Not trying to justify it, but you need to understand the mentality.
These guys are playing high div hockey, that means they played high level organized hockey growing up and has certain expectations of everyone around them.
It's like going into tryouts for rep hockey. You may have played with these kids all your life, but then it becomes a decision about who will help them win.

Heck, I've "tried out" for a mid level team before. Felt I was one of the best players and was told after the game that I wasn't the right fit for the team.

Every now and then I sub on a higher level team and all the ex JrB or Midget A guys always want to give advice on where they expect other guys to be.
Because they played high level hockey, they can't turn that part off.

Oh no I get why they do it, and I don't think it's limited to higher-level hockey divisions. Perhaps I'm just too chill to see the need to do that to a fellow beer-leaguer. In the end, we're all just playing for some make-believe trophy from whatever arbitrary hockey league we happen to play for.

[SumAznGuy]

Originally Posted by m3thods

Oh no I get why they do it, and I don't think it's limited to higher-level hockey divisions. Perhaps I'm just too chill to see the need to do that to a fellow beer-leaguer. In the end, we're all just playing for some make-believe trophy from whatever arbitrary hockey league we happen to play for.

Yeah, like I said. Some people just can't turn that part of their brains off.
You may have a chill personality, but others winning means everything. Even in beer league hockey.
That's why you still see guys trying to fight, high div, med div, low div.

[TheSalesman]

Picked up 4 of the NXG sticks with the BOGO deal.
First game, 2 points which is 1/3 of the points I got all of last winter season and this at stick and puck.

[TheSalesman]

Originally Posted by m3thods

Oh no I get why they do it, and I don't think it's limited to higher-level hockey divisions. Perhaps I'm just too chill to see the need to do that to a fellow beer-leaguer. In the end, we're all just playing for some make-believe trophy from whatever arbitrary hockey league we happen to play for.

My team has made many cuts. Probably had over 50 cuts to the team over the years.

[UFO]

Originally Posted by TheSalesman

Picked up 4 of the NXG sticks with the BOGO deal.
First game, 2 points which is 1/3 of the points I got all of last winter season and this at stick and puck.

looks like you missed the net by... a lot.

[TheSalesman]

Originally Posted by UFO

looks like you missed the net by... a lot.

That's what usually happens...Still working on it.