TheGoalNet Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Post all cage related topics here... Not 1... but 2 clappers to the face last night. Time for a new cage and I was lucky enough to get 1 coming for the CCM pro department. I figured this was a good excuse to dedicate a thread to cages and replacement cages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 LOL we could merge some of my pix from my thread about my drop in group taking too many head shots! Two in a game! How was the lightshow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 6 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: LOL we could merge some of my pix from my thread about my drop in group taking too many head shots! Two in a game! How was the lightshow? Honestly, huge believer is my mask after that. Other than the cage bending to the point where it's touching my face, no issues of ringing, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Ti Cage is 40% lighter than steel Combo of Ti & shell is about 10% lighter than Steel & shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I am always worried about Ti cages, though that one looks reasonably stout. Ti is a great material, but if it were me designing it, it would be slightly larger wires. That's just me. Though like I said, at least in pix, that one looks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 1 hour ago, bunnyman666 said: I am always worried about Ti cages, though that one looks reasonably stout. Ti is a great material, but if it were me designing it, it would be slightly larger wires. That's just me. Though like I said, at least in pix, that one looks pretty good. I don't have the calipers required to measure this, but it's definitely beefier than the retail steel version. This is from the CCM Pro Department and that's why I'm trusting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 20 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: I don't have the calipers required to measure this, but it's definitely beefier than the retail steel version. This is from the CCM Pro Department and that's why I'm trusting it. Get them calipers!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 New cage works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Do you play on your stomach or something? jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 "Seriously guys, don't hit me in the face anymore...its getting expensive!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I have replaced two cages in the past six months where I play. Not to mention getting buzzed in the cage a few times in a game. @TheGoalNet I hope the trend of face shots stops for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Have solituon - try this type of save (I know, it is cheap joke). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 1 hour ago, bunnyman666 said: I have replaced two cages in the past six months where I play. Not to mention getting buzzed in the cage a few times in a game. @TheGoalNet I hope the trend of face shots stops for you. 11 hours ago, WillyGrips13 said: Do you play on your stomach or something? jk I am a decent size guy, 6"2'. If I see someone winding up from the circles, I come out, gain as much depth as I can, and drop to a blocking a butterfly. I would assume guys aim to shoot high five hole, don't have the control to pick their spot, and that's how it ends up in my face when I drop? But yeah, this is a new phenomenon in the last 6 months. It's weird? Something with new kick points on sticks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just heard a cool rumor from a credible source. Fleury is getting a gold cage for Vegas and they are testing special types of paint for it. I am trying to track down photos of it and will post when / if they become available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 15 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: I am a decent size guy, 6"2'. If I see someone winding up from the circles, I come out, gain as much depth as I can, and drop to a blocking a butterfly. I would assume guys aim to shoot high five hole, don't have the control to pick their spot, and that's how it ends up in my face when I drop? But yeah, this is a new phenomenon in the last 6 months. It's weird? Something with new kick points on sticks? Almost any player can shoot hard with composite sticks. But they usualy can´t aim. Got one to head yesterday evening - not hard one, but completly unnecessary. Just he can´t aim.. or didn´t even try (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Cat Eyes are illegal in some leagues for a reason... and it ain’t just sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 This is why I am cheater all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I’ll stick with the cat eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 I’m not anti cat eye. I wear one! I just think people underestimate the safety difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 43 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: I’m not anti cat eye. I wear one! I just think people underestimate the safety difference I used to wear one as a defenseman and when I started playing goal. The vision is undeniable, for certain! But I am short enough where likely when in the butterfly, I WILL get hit in the cage! I have had enough close calls that the cateye is NOT for me! I may end up in certified if I get a shiner like the goaler in this thread whilst wearing a cheater. Touch wood- nothing yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman30 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Both my Protechsport have cat's eye cages. Wanted to try a cheater cage out but Michel told me he would have to drill new holes in the shells before they would fit. So I went out bought a Bauer Pro department Lundqvist mask off eBay and picked up a cheater cage from goaliecages website. I do like the cheater cage alot but still getting use to the sightlines with cage. The reason I wanted to try one was some tournaments and men's leagues up here I Canada because of insurance reasons have banned the use of cat eye cages. You can get away with cheater cage because of the smaller eye openings and more bars on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I switched to a certified cat-eye some years ago and I can still see as well as a pro cat-eye. You soon forget that the extra bar is there, and it's much safer. I have a slight ding in one of the bottom bars and having seen what can happen on a good one timer, I prefer playing it safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 The black mask above looks like it had already seen a few singers. Why people don’t replace their cages when they’re bent is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, IPv6Freely said: The black mask above looks like it had already seen a few singers. Why people don’t replace their cages when they’re bent is beyond me. Not replacing bent or dented cages is inviting trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 @IPv6Freely - 100% agreed this cage was probably NOT pristine before the incident. If this was a straight bar though, his eye would have been less potentially exposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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