FIFTY-SIX

Yes. The black foam ones. I actually love those... Thanks, 56

Anybody know what material Michel uses for sweat bands?

Haha. Die hard Flyers fan for 50 years (hence the Bernie Parent '74-'75 tribute mask). Wife is from Pittsburgh. The Lemieux Camp supports the Lemieux Foundation cancer research/cancer care efforts. It also does not suck to have Paul Coffey and Chris Chelios as my defensemen... (Please, DO NOT tell my Flyers brethren that I DO NOT hate the Penguins.)

Flyers' Fantasy Camp, August 2022.

Yes, 2100. Can I use your "it's not me, it's these damn pants" excuse for my 5-hole softies?

Heritage line? If you're referring to me, yes. If you're referring to the equipment, no; Brian's custom SubZero2, circa 2014.

Mario Lemieux Fantasy Camp 2022.

Lose the Superfeet.

That's the lateral approach.

Maybe... But he then offers an open 5-hole with any unsuccessful intercept... Reasonable tenders can differ... Your mileage may vary...

Total hip 03/2020. Playing since 01/2021. My surgeon (who is AWESOME and was gracious enough to discuss ICE HOCKEY GOALIE after TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY) said, GO FOR IT! No problems since 01/2021. 56

THANKS!

Hi Gang! All is well. Flyers Alumni Fantasy Camp, August 2021, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, PA. Met Dave Schultz, Orest Kindrachuk and Dave Poulin (AWESOME HUMAN) for the first time. Hip replacement 1.5 years ago. Back in net for the last 10 months. ALSO AWESOME!

Thanks BA: I played well. Had a great time. Hip replacement is great. But only 18 games since January 2021. I have 3 teams for 2021-22. 56

Fellow tenders: THA (right), March 2020. Back on the ice January 2021. Rusty but full range of motion. No issues. Skating at the Flyers Alumni Fantasy Camp this weekend (August 20-23, 2021). 56

With all respect chakal, I lament the recent changes and would not be surprised if they went back to black gloves/pants/helmets in 2-3 years. 56

You are ready to talk to TWO orthopedic surgeons. Get a second opinion at a tertiary care/university hospital. Let us know how it goes. CFS

Hi goalers: Hope everybody is staying safe. Bumping this topic. I had right total hip arthroplasty, anterior approach, on March 5, 2020 (just under the COVID-19 wire). Surgery went great. Feels fantastic. Unfortunately, my plan to hit the gym hard postoperatively was derailed by the pandemic (apologies, 1st world problems, I know). I'm hoping to skate 6 months postop, pandemic permitting. I appreciate everyone's input last autumn. Any updates or guidance are always appreciated. @Gregory Lee @Wonder35 @bc30

Yes, Piney. Currently not at Laurel.

Good luck. 56

Sorry @SaveByRichter35. Didn't intend to distress you. It's not inevitable for all of us. I have FAI which predisposes to early osteoarthritis/degenerative hip disease and, as I mentioned, I have a lot of mileage/impact on these hips (...and, still, my knees are fine). Furthermore, I can remember having hip pain as early as high school (1978-82). Hopefully, you will not suffer my/our fate. But, the science/technology is improving yearly. One of my best friends (a defenseman, which I think we can all agree is a different animal) is also back playing after total hip replacement. Enjoy, compete, have fun, God speed, don't worry. Yours in the bond. 56

@BadAngle41 Thanks for sharing. Wishing you continued good health. Hope you get to play with your kids. I will keep everyone here informed.

@Wonder35 Wow! Knee and hip! All the best. Your 2007-2018 history is a beacon of hope to me and for all of our aging goaler brethren. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@Gregory Lee Thanks for the encouragement and very glad to hear you're still going strong. Were you playing while limping over that last year?

Any goalies out there playing after hip replacement or hip resurfacing? After over 1500 games, practices and 6 years of football, Father Time is knocking at the door. Been playing on borrowed time for a while and I can see the hot lights of the surgical amphitheater in the distance. Hoping I don't have to hang'em up just yet. FIFTY-SIX (age 55)