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Good looking out @coopaloop1234. If I wasn't so busy manicuring my lawn and being electronically illiterate - I might have even sniffed it out myself.

I'm one half of a platoon with a coworker on our company team... and he's damn near half my age so I'm in for Old Guy Hockey Club if we're starting one.

What the hell - I'll throw my hat in this ring...

I think I'd have to go with a set of custom Battrams I ordered back in February 2012. At the time - I was quoted five weeks. Without ever being appraised about any delays - they showed up some seventeen weeks later in June. Upon prompts from myself - I was told there were life and supply chain issues which I can totally understand. Admittedly I was a bit bummed that I was stuck tracking those answers down myself instead of being informed. What I couldn't understand was that none of the custom modifications we talked about (all agreed upon on the phone and followed up via email) were incorporated: no double break, no two piece trapper cuff, no no logos... and others I'm probably forgetting. Only after they were delivered and I asked was I given "reasons" for all these changes to what I'd asked for. Just completely left a bad taste in my mouth all around. I think I wore them maybe twice before I sold them off for well less than half what I had paid. Really just kind of turned me off not only to custom orders but smaller manufacturers for a bit. I guess since I'm talking about it over ten years later - maybe I'm still not over it. 

@ThatCarGuy - so I had it a little jumbled. That was kind of like a play in game and NOW you're in. Good luck. Hope the wrist is holding up.

On 2/13/2023 at 8:49 PM, ThatCarGuy said:

Precisely that situation. It’s as good as timing can be for something like this at least. My team got stomped by the top team in our division and my team will go play a meaningless florida tournament this weekend while I stay home and recover for the following weekend against a team we can and have beat. 

So if I'm mathing right - the tourney and playoff openers have come and gone @ThatCarGuy. If so - did you get a chance to suit up and how'd you do? Let us know.

@MTH I guess that's one way not to get asked to coach again. Either way - you had a good run. Way to bring back old time hockey.

@ThatCarGuy glad you dodged something more serious and can play on. Give them hell in the playoffs.

Not me because I'm on the shelf for a couple months but last night the defenseman on my team broke his fibula and tore some ligaments on "a rare and nasty break" from a mostly harmless looking inadvertent ((?) hopefully) slew foot. Here's the video (#14 black in front of the net)...

https://www.livebarn.com/en/videoshare?vid=_2BRP5Yob0sGcsllyho2CHu8o5LUVcey2oG0CoQkO3HQANSc2uJncahbD8Ejh7YAn5A7ccVwpLBf6wd0TSjeitqUhzMh0BmwAyS1dLQWEs05d9o_2FU3VKsZ9FgreurNiZY3cSuTSJUEemwXsbbagKPoHIV8NNilbojx&dt=2023-02-14T20:29&t=183293&d=30000&mode=5

It goes on longer and shows that the refs never blew the whistle despite it going all the way down to the other end and back while he's clearly laboring to get to the bench. WTF man.

@raidersgoalie @Zip @indykrap +1 for UA heat gear uppers. I've wore them for years now - usually with at least two in the rotation. They hold up well too.

For what its worth - I wear UA cold gear lowers with the same notes as above. Just tights below - no hockey socks. 

@ThatCarGuy there's a strange "comfort" that warmups are awful at all levels of hockey while at the same time - sympathy for your less than comfortable outcome due to their shittiness. I'm not even sure what one does for such an injury but may you mend soon.

You certainly could. How do you think mask makers end up with holes to accept cages on their lids? Hint: they drill them.  But if you don't take the utmost care in doing so - you could create weak points/cause damage. But that said - in theory - the backplate shouldn't be an impact zone and therefore that maybe becomes a nonissue to you. But why bother/sweat it when there are other (better (?)) options?

@A.YOUNGoalie13 and if you are looking for something more similar to that setup - Pro's Choice has the "quick snap harness": https://progoaliemask.com/quick-snap/

I have them on all (3) of my PC masks (the oldest at 2008 vintage) with zero sign of rust. 

I've been through a few wheel bags. Seems the Vaughn offerings had the longest shelf-lives (with Rbk/Reebok/CCM having the shortest life span) so I'll throw a vote for them. Never owned a Warrior bag but am a fan of their equipment and wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger.

Hope his is helpful.

For what its worth @pd100x - I'd try to lay hands on stock things before pulling the trigger on a smaller palm on a custom set. I'm a smaller dude in general (5' - 4" without Andre the Giant hands) and the only glove where I noticed the palm being a bit too sloppy was Brian's Zero G's from a number of years ago. Had a stock set and ordered a custom set (with the intermediate palm ONLY on the blocker). Outside of that one outlier - its never been problematic for me. Good luck.

Thanks for the primo shots @The Teal Terror. Have to say - the jersey/setup from the Sharks/Seals throwback is far and away my favorite of that particular bunch. Keumper's setup comes in second.

53 minutes ago, daffy said:

No, new set is from Goalie Heaven. Boddam not doing hockey gear right now just LAX.

So - pardon my ignorance - in house "brand"? Looks very Boddom-esque for sure or similar to some of the Simmons offerings. Enjoy!

So @daffy - is the "new" set also Boddams?

+1 - Roller Bag or die... of course this is kind of moot since my gear lives at the rink and I don't have to cart it around (save for when I play "out of town") but still - represent @seagoal.

We aren't all Herculean fits of strength @coopaloop1234 and/or just prefer convenience.

@Lukas I think just painting them straightaway would be a better option than plasti-dip and then paint. Less weight with less layers and regardless of which route you go - you're going to end up redoing things. Best to start with less layers I would think.

I wouldn't recommend bleach as its pretty harsh and could lead to drying things out/cracking. I guess if you are hellbent on making them look "new" paint would likely be the best option... but that'll add a bit of weight when its all said and done... and beg for repeat paintings.

Well - Wilson will at least backup his shenanigans sooo...

Welcome aboard the board @King_Justy32 and great looking set (even if the next one is forever the shiniest toy). Can't go wrong with classic graphics.

Hit us with a preview of your True specs/colorway (so that we can envy or judge you accordingly). 

Agreeing with most everybody above here. The most damning piece is his own coach calling for him to knock off the antics. Can't get any plainer than that really.

... and for the record - I think the funniest thing in all of this is Binnington's mullet. WOW.

I think the thing here is - guy’s going full speed and trying to cut hard around the net - NOT expecting contact because hey - you're supposed to avoid contact with the keeper and he’s skating around him. Then all of a sudden - keeper snags him high and throws him off balance. It’s a dangerous play. Try it sometime. See how it turns out for you. Should be open season on this guy. Got to course correct. 

Wow. What a douche. I can appreciate guys that play with an edge but that’s just a dirty play - and like it’s been said - he’s not exactly “anxious” to back himself up. I’d pretty much condone any team/one running this guy on the regular until he gets some come uppance. Also - it’s not like Jason Zucker has a long history of playing sketchy (or any history for that matter). 

Tell me and @Puckstopper something we don't know @coopaloop1234. Rugged good looks to go with impeccable style (and intelligence to boot as outlined above)? We'd be like Brangelina at their peak - world domination.

Alas - I am spoken for... though Mrs. Chile is probably looking to upgrade.

The important part is F-A-C-T based arguments win the day... again. For good measure - I might also point out that the Wings were quicker to rebound from the dynasty days into another Cup - 2002 to 2008 as opposed to the Avs at 2001 to last year... but then I'd have to glaze over the state of the Wings in the years since sssooo... no thank you.

13 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

 

You two would make a cute couple.