WillyGrips13

Yeah, I figured that was the case.

I’m using this method for about a month now. I had to switch to shorter laces last week because using fewer holes caused excess lace after tying. I honestly don’t notice much of a difference. I don’t get lace bite either way. I wear old Graf 750 skates. I’ll keep doing this method.

I was asked to play on a tournament team that was playing in Jacksonville, Florida last weekend. It was a whirlwind, because I only knew one guy and the rest of the team were strangers to me. Plus we were all staying together in the same Vrbo house. Turned out well as they were cool. They were also the most prepared team. They play together a lot and they bring 14-15 guys to account for tournament fatigue (AKA partying too much). So we won the tournament and had fun. Figured I’d post this because my regular league teams are all struggling and I may not win a title for a while.

I noticed the driveway in the background and thought, that looks like driveways down south in Tennessee. Then I checked your profile and it says you live in Nashville. So do I. Where do you play? I’m playing in Antioch tonight.

I’d argue Cujo and Belfour were pretty good for the Leafs. Otherwise, every organization seems able to develop elite goalies except for the Leafs and Oilers. Maybe Woll and Skinner will be those guys finally. I do think Skinner has grown and showed high level play at times last playoffs. If Woll gets healthy and gets some reps maybe he’ll have success. Stolarz is a solid vet that can hold down the fort and provide guidance to a young goalie. As much as I like rooting for the underdog, I’m amazed the likes of Pickard and Campbell even sniff NHL minutes. They look like beer league goalies when they play.

To be fair, the early games league wide so far have resulted in high scores and low save percentages. I think it’s just early season sloppiness by all involved.

Meanwhile, Saros got injured, so now Nashville is probably regretting trading him. Both sides probably regretful.

The only ice hockey goalie content I like is CooperGoalie (YouTube), thecoopergoalie (Instagram). He’s a novice/intermediate goalie, but his basement is filled to the brim with vintage gear, mostly Cooper, but some other brands like Brown and Vaughn. Pretty much nothing from post-1996. Often wears a combo helmet too. He’ll do gear presentations in his basement and he also designs entire outfits that differ from session to session. And of course, @Fullright ‘s GoPro videos on here. Only place to see authentic skate saves in the wild in the year of our lord 2024.

And you can still order Eagle gloves directly from them. It’s costly for a one off, more affordable for team orders.

Why does this sort of thing happen in this industry? Battram had some issues like this for a while, although I think they fixed it. Remember Agatone? Similar issues. Such a shame.

Ain’t that the truth

Sorry, I missed your reply. It is your modern retro looking set you sold after you retired from playing the first time. Or a set that looks similar.

Brian’s Optik double cup. Birthday gift which I requested. I have been wearing the gray Eagle double cup for 15-20 years. It’s nice to have new taught elastic. The Eagle cup will be a back up now.

Another tournament on the weekend from a couple of weeks ago. Boom Boom tournament at Centennial Sportsplex in Nashville. Went 2-2 this time. Gratuitous close up