Wonder35

Lange Goalie Skates from the early 80's . The outer boot was a multiple piece shell of grey/black plastic riveted at the ankle, with built in blades. The inner boot was a separate item and was easily removed. The whole concept was based upon ski boots. The quality was 3 steps below shite. The boots wore out quickly and were very uncomfortable. A fellow goalie I played with eons ago would wear only socks inside of the skate shell because his inner boots wore out and he wasn't able to find replacements. I can only imagine the pain, discomfort and lack of support. Yes, I owned a pair, briefly. Ughhhh Very similar to Microns.

Posts from the heart are a healthy release of pent up emotions. This board has loads of goaltenders representing a wide range of ages and talents. You have poured much of your young life into becoming a professional goaltender without much positive feedback or results. Congratulations on speaking out and sharing your feelings. I have no magic pill or life altering advice to deliver. But know that you are amongst friends here and there is very little expressed that any or many of us have encountered. I realized very early that hockey would not support my lifestyle so sought out a fun and interesting career elsewhere. Somehow I fell into a situation where Shiftwork allowed me to play quite a bit of hockey without robbing me of precious family time. I wish you well and hockey can still be a significant part of your life without having to depend upon it for an income.

So, is that a reverse, inverted, upside down RVH?

Exactly ....... I don't even know (or care) what RVH means. TTFN

And so it ends ……….. my final game. Me and my Dummy. Anyone here care to describe my RVH?

That may be a challenge with the memory of a chap in his mid 70's - Me!

I wonder if the Rangers have a plan for this young giant. Would he have to be put on waivers to be sent down to the minors for a spell? I am probably being too rosy eyed to think that this could be a solution. He sells tickets and has probably become a home town hero.

The Last Stand by Nathaniel Philbrick, Custer, Sitting Bull and the Battle of the Little Big Horn.

Goodbye Hockey. ......... I am playing my final game on Friday, March 29. For years my body has been complaining. This time I have listened. It has been a grand run, 75-80 games per year with my 55+ team and more recently we've morphed into a 70+ squad. Of course I'll miss it, over 65 years of being a goalie. But following hip, knee and shoulder surgeries the arthritis has won !@#$%^&*. So at age 74 I'm hanging them up. I won't be selling any gear as my Granddaughter is following the Family Curse and is now a 'tender. It is my plan to drop in every once in a while on this site and take the temperature. But probably won't have much to offer, as if I ever have. Cheers y'all Steve Berry West Kelowna, BC Canada

My nomination is Mike Palmateer of the Leafs and later the Capitals. He was a left handed acrobat in the cage, fun to watch but subject to lower body injuries due to his puck stopping "style" or lack thereof.

I enjoyed that immensely, thank you.

Some real beauties there ............................ and BROWNS too! Man, what a treat! Thank you.

Tired of seeing my mid 80’s Greg Harrison mask yet? I had Greg respray it in 1990. All of the foam and straps were replaced (by me) about 8 years ago. At the end of this season I will most likely be hanging up the gear for good. Relax fellow tendies, my mask will stay within our family.

Good on ya fellow 'tender. I'm 74 and on a good day I can get a half butterfly with my left leg stretched somewhere out there, doing something which I cannot fully control. My right leg does a decent impersonation of a half butterfly. It's not a pretty sight.

It is so emotional for me to acknowledge this. My friend Glen Cochrane, former NHL player, scout for the Anaheim Ducks, died this morning. Glen had been undergoing treatments for Cancer in Vancouver. Somehow it seems appropriate that Glen, always a Warrior, left us on Hockey Day in Canada. Blessings to Joan and their girls.