What is the weirdest/most gimmicky/most bizarre piece of equipment you know of?

[Mikesch]

This cage worn by Marco Streit in the Swiss National League.

[bunnyman666]

3 hours ago, Mikesch said:

This cage worn by Marco Streit in the Swiss National League.

Your mask would have to be fit spot on to make that work. I experienced that with a cheater cage, as the bars were definitely in the wrong place. Cat eye cages allow for the most fudging in fit.

[SaveByRichter35]

12 hours ago, Mikesch said:

This cage worn by Marco Streit in the Swiss National League.

That's meant for a sport other than hockey.  I can't think of the name though.  It's played with a disc.

[coopaloop1234]

9 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

That's meant for a sport other than hockey.  I can't think of the name though.  It's played with a disc.

Hockey's played with a disc.

I'm on fire today.

[bunnyman666]

14 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

That's meant for a sport other than hockey.  I can't think of the name though.  It's played with a disc.

Ringette?

[SaveByRichter35]

4 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Hockey's played with a disc.

I'm on fire today.

Fuck you, you know what I mean. 

[SaveByRichter35]

It just hit me, ringette.

[SaveByRichter35]

Just now, bunnyman666 said:

Ringette?

Fuck!  You must've posted as I was typing.  Yes, ringette.

[bunnyman666]

3 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

Fuck!  You must've posted as I was typing.  Yes, ringette.

Brilliant minds think alike.

[SaveByRichter35]

1 minute ago, bunnyman666 said:

Brilliant minds think alike.

[coopaloop1234]

16 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

Fuck!  You must've posted as I was typing.  Yes, ringette.

You know that rignette isn't played with a disc right?

[SaveByRichter35]

12 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

You know that rignette isn't played with a disc right?

A ring, stfu lol.  You know what I meant.

[Mikesch]

1 hour ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

That's meant for a sport other than hockey.  I can't think of the name though.  It's played with a disc.

Had to look up what ringette is. Looks... interesting. Cages look much different though.

Besides, the type of cage shown in the picture was originally created by Streit's father, so definitely meant for hockey.

[MTH]

I was watching a video from the day with Bob Froese and Pelle discussing their goalie gear.

At the time, Froese was using the Curtis Curve stick. While we all know that stick, he mentioned that the shaft curves helped to shoot the puck too. The bend at the grip sorta countoured to the catching glove break and the bend at the butt end gives you more leverage.

I always just limited the curves to paddle down improvement and for when the stick had to be picked up. Never thought of the shooting the puck advantages.

[bunnyman666]

20 hours ago, MTH said:

I was watching a video from the day with Bob Froese and Pelle discussing their goalie gear.

At the time, Froese was using the Curtis Curve stick. While we all know that stick, he mentioned that the shaft curves helped to shoot the puck too. The bend at the grip sorta countoured to the catching glove break and the bend at the butt end gives you more leverage.

I always just limited the curves to paddle down improvement and for when the stick had to be picked up. Never thought of the shooting the puck advantages.

I saw what some guys could do puck handling-wise with those Curtis Curves. I was a believer.

[Lucky Pucker]

The Louch clear practice mask from the late 50s. Like other posts, it was a bit of a twist on an accepted concept (i.e. protect the face and head) - but weird, and ultimately was not kept. But damn if they didn’t have impressive PR for it; only some of the all time greatest goalies EVER

 

[Wonder35]

I wore a Louch mask for our school team in the late 50's, outdoor hockey. The damn thing was heavy, very heavy and would constantly fog up. But a mask was mandatory and there weren't many options.

I would wear a toque (American translation, a wool stocking cap) and perch this damn thing over top. It was constructed from a thick (did I mention heavy) industrial size piece of plexiglass which would distort your vision where it began to wrap around your head. 

The hardware attached to the straps pressed on your temples, just an awful piece of "protection".

The next season I went back to my baseball catcher's mask and a headband to keep my ears from freezing. But, hey, I was playing goal!

[Lucky Pucker]

21 hours ago, Wonder35 said:

I wore a Louch mask for our school team in the late 50's, outdoor hockey. The damn thing was heavy, very heavy and would constantly fog up. But a mask was mandatory and there weren't many options.

I would wear a toque (American translation, a wool stocking cap) and perch this damn thing over top. It was constructed from a thick (did I mention heavy) industrial size piece of plexiglass which would distort your vision where it began to wrap around your head. 

The hardware attached to the straps pressed on your temples, just an awful piece of "protection".

The next season I went back to my baseball catcher's mask and a headband to keep my ears from freezing. But, hey, I was playing goal!

You are an absolute treasure, @Wonder35! I feel like if we met up in person, we could talk hockey history for hours on end. Just amazing. Cheers, my good man!  

[Wonder35]

Thanks LP. It must have been in the water as I am a born and raised in Ottawa boy, actually Blossom Park, south end of Bank St, 2 km past Hunt Club Rd.

[Lucky Pucker]

3 hours ago, Wonder35 said:

Thanks LP. It must have been in the water as I am a born and raised in Ottawa boy, actually Blossom Park, south end of Bank St, 2 km past Hunt Club Rd.

That's a ways away from me; I'm in Gloucester. When was the last time you were in Ottawa?

[Wonder35]

My wife and I met at Gloucester High School. Back then (the 60's) there were no high schools in the southend so we were bussed to GHS.

I no longer have any family in the area so visits are rare.

 

[ser33]

On 10/1/2021 at 4:46 PM, MTH said:

I was watching a video from the day with Bob Froese and Pelle discussing their goalie gear.

At the time, Froese was using the Curtis Curve stick. While we all know that stick, he mentioned that the shaft curves helped to shoot the puck too. The bend at the grip sorta countoured to the catching glove break and the bend at the butt end gives you more leverage.

I always just limited the curves to paddle down improvement and for when the stick had to be picked up. Never thought of the shooting the puck advantages.

[MTH]

That's an extreme Curtis Curve.

[ilyazhito]

On 8/14/2021 at 12:40 PM, Chenner29 said:

The Kozac Cut goalie stick

 

This is actually cool. Where can I buy one?

[keeperton]

1 hour ago, ilyazhito said:

This is actually cool. Where can I buy one?

I'm sure if you comment on one of his videos he'll tell you how many he's sold and maybe work with you on selling you one.