Matt35

It’s a ton of fun with the smaller ice surface. Lots of shots, they used to keep track, the most I had in a game was 75. A lot of odd man rushes, penalties are penalty shots, and you get to play the puck a lot too. I’ve got two empty netters so far and just missed another one a couple weeks ago. You just have to not beat yourself up over letting in goals, cause it happens.... a lot!

Thanks! It looks quite familiar!

That’s right. It’s about 2/3 the size of a regular rink. No face offs, offensive team just clears the blue line for goals and goalie freezing the puck. It’s a different game but a lot of fun.

A few pics from a shinny game at the 3on3 rink I play at. Not sure how many of you have a 3on3 rink near you, but it makes for some wild hockey!

It must be new mask day! I picked up my Coveted 906 Pro today. I’m loving it so far. Ron was awesome through the process. I couldn’t find a helmet that felt really good. I went down to Ron’s shop to check out his masks. He gave me a tour and showed me how they make their masks. It was pretty cool to see! I tried a few on and we took the one that fit best and made a few changes to the shape of it. I guess you could call it semi-custom since it was from a stock mold and we added a few tweaks to it. My mask was made and ready for pick up in less than two weeks. It was a pretty cool process and can’t wait to get it on the ice! I would highly recommend going with Coveted if you need a new mask.

Oh boy. The latest concept has just surfaced....... the Seattle Sea Cows! Very intimidating logo. I really see the marketing possibilities with this one!

Will they be in store anywhere? Or can I go to your shop?

Haha. Tucker’s right.....weirdest of the weird! What options are on the pant customizer? Do you have price point? Or do we have to wait til 4/1?

I have a pair of Pro Spec 870 pants and they are tanks. Never had an issue with them. Thinking of replacing them with a new pair of XPG1’s. @McKenney Hockey How does the protection compare? I’m looking for a wider fit at the waist for tucking my chesty too. How do the XPG1’s fit?

Yea if I didn’t have to commute, or have car seats, I would love to have a WRX. Crosstrek will do for now though

Seems like there is a trend of Subies and goalies! I can jam all my gear in the back of my Crosstrek with the rear seats up. No amount of snow can stop the goalie from getting to the rink!

It looks like a mask will be my next purchase and I’m definitely interested in a Coveted mask. Does anyone know what type of foam they use, or foam options? Would a mask straight off the shelf at a store be priced much differently than a custom mask from their factory? Thanks for any of your answers

Haha! They’d have much better set-ups!!

Green is a great colour for Seattle to go with, but maroon and yellow combo is way too under used and under rated in hockey.

If you’re not going Carbon I would recommend checking out the Ventus. You may want a bit stiffer pad if you’re not going Carbon cause they will most likely soften up over time. And they’re cheaper than PVE and VE8.

Great minds think alike!!

If your going to be keeping the pads for awhile what about custom? They might be able to stiffen up the PVE or change the strapping on the VE8

The V7’s are definitely heavier than PVE and VE8. Also a few more straps. In the end it comes down to preference. If you like them and are comfortable in them...go for it.

They’re pretty similar in stiffness. The VE8 has a stiffer ankle break. Pads are always a tough buy if you can’t try them on the ice. Definitely try them on in store with skates, knee pads, and pants. I did go Carbon. They did seem like they are made a bit better (and made in Canada!). The regular ones are extremely soft without the Carbon in them. Really just comes down to feel and how long you plan on using them for. I have weave material on the inside to help with sliding and durability. I really love the strapping on them. Not a big fan of the magnetic buckles on the VE8’s, and I’ve heard complaints of them coming undone.

I’m using Pro V Elite pads and gloves. Used the pads about 20 times and the gloves 3 times. That pic is definitely the internal strapping. If you have any other questions about them fire away, I’d be happy to answer. So far I’m loving the set!!

I came across these gems a while ago. I think any of them would be a pretty good option. A little different but not too crazy.

Haha....yes, boggles my mind certain companies charge the same for their Pro line gear made overseas as the ones that make them here. But anyways, no other custom options, just the Pro Pack. I dealt with Tim and he was awesome! Answered all my questions, and there was a lot of them. Definitely worth reaching out to him, you won’t be disappointed!

I haven’t noticed an issue with the forearms fitting into the gloves yet but I hear what you’re saying. Segmented floaters would be a great option, there isn’t much play in them but don’t seem to be in the way.....true test will be on the ice!

So this was waiting for me when I got home from work the other day! Very mobile straight out of the box and the protection seems unreal. Feels much better than anything else I tried on. Buying sight unseen and never trying on a Passau before was a bit nerve wracking but definitely worth the payoff! First skate of the year is next week.....can’t wait!!

So it turns out it’s actually called Honeycomb. When they order the pads last year Vaughn was running low on the material. I’m told they used it years ago on a set of gear for Kevin Weekes. Might be something you have to contact Vaughn directly for, if they can still get the material.