Chenner29

On 12/4/2023 at 9:45 AM, Kayen said:

It's art sir. Art. 

I'd be interested in getting my hands in some Kenesky arms (literally).

The arms on the Kenesky units are poo poo.

30 minutes ago, Teezle said:

What are the differences between them? Or are they just designating AB18 as "pro only" and AB21 as "retail only" but they're the same unit.

@Snowman30posted a pic above of the AB21.

I haven't handled it in person, but visually there are changes to the shoulder floaters, body block shape, and heart guard.

Out of these, I think the changes to the shoulder floater is generally positive (looks thicker) - a lot of AB18s I've seen have had it start to warp.

19 hours ago, Madmedic6 said:

Releasing to the public next summer?? 

Most pros are in a CCM unit are using the CCM AB18.

There's been some pictures floating around of the CCM AB21, it's similar in a lot of ways.  They'll be releasing the AB21 in summer 2024 to retail

6 hours ago, jerd31 said:

Anybody got eyes on Bedard's mom?

 

https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/news-statement-from-the-chicago-blackhawks-on-corey-perry

Corey Perry, patron saint of this sweatshirt

17 hours ago, pfeiffjay54 said:

Hey guys, I’m 5’10 155 and I just got a senior small Bauer Pro chest. I’m loving everything about it except the bulkiness. I’m coming out of an intermediate ve8 that was tiny on me so I expected to feel  bulky, but I’m maybe 3-4 skates in and this just feels so awkward on me. Is this something I’ll get used to? I haven’t had a new chest since I got my ve8 in maybe 2020 so I don’t really know what the adjustment period is. Thanks.

I've found steaming C/As in the shower helps simulate usage (heat and moisture). Should help some of the foam settle a bit.

Keep your C/A in the bathroom with you, use skate lace to tie the arms flexed.

Try to hang the C/A somewhere up high so the steam rises to it.  Let your shower run hot for a couple mins before you go in.

You'll get better results in a smaller bathroom.

2 hours ago, WillyGrips13 said:

You know many pads were wider than the 12” limit back then since the only method to check was to challenge in game. And no one ever did that because they knew full well their own goalie was also wearing illegal equipment. So in many cases it was more than an inch wider than they are now. We’ve all heard about Richter supposedly wearing pads that were 15” wide at the boot break. Plus right before the downsizing of equipment, pads were super tall for some goalies. Garth Snow was said to be using 44” tall pads. That’s insane. 

I think pictures go a long way to show how ridiculous this got.

25 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

So we're changing the threshold for old now? Thought it was 40+? 

Will your mom be there if we do?

2 hours ago, Fullright said:

@WillyGrips13, outstanding Willy!

I was shi____g my pants as the image loaded. 

You can use profanity here, we're all >35

16 hours ago, WillyGrips13 said:

Based on the title, I honestly thought this was going to be a thread about 1990s goalies or maybe the best 1990s sitcom. Needless to say I am disappointed. 
 

Felix Potvin

Full House

Anyway…

Potvin v Hextall

18 hours ago, keeperton said:

The True rumor (Trumor?) is that it's somewhere their take on the Konekt skate, somewhere between the two.

I think it'll be very good to have two companies trying to push the technology/design in that department.

On 11/6/2023 at 6:21 PM, Fullright said:

@MTH. @seagoal, & @Chenner29....100% agree. When I was fortunate to advance as a young goalie, hockey began to make more sense. The plays were cleaner, the shots were harder but cleaner, and the skill made the situations less random and chaotic. Even at this age before my injury, I would rather skate or play against college/junior/recently removed from those levels players than less trained/skilled players. Plus, it's really the only way to grow your game. You either adapt and get better or drive the Z. 

This guy takes issue with your last statement

12 hours ago, Hockey34 said:

It honestly looked like he stepped in front of him trying to block him and then didn’t even try to get up and get in front of the net

Keep Soccer out of Hockey 2024

Both Steve McKichan and Jamie Phillips have gone on record saying this:

A significant workload specific to our position is reading what is going on in front of us is based off pattern recognition.

IMO:
At a higher level, when skaters have good fundamentals, shots/passes/etc are easier to read.  Generally, the team defending you is also more adept at identifying and eliminating high percentage scoring opportunities.
Conversely, at a lower level - skaters with suboptimal skillsets are going to reflect in their body language - making reads difficult and/or chaotic.
ie - maybe their stickblade and eyes show they're aiming top corner, but their hands/hips/skates are in position to send it it 5-hole.

At the pro level for goalies - IMO it's not so much the physical ability, but the mental acuity to consistently prepared for all lanes to the net.

It's different for a skater playing down as a they are dictating the play and forcing the defense to react to them.

16 hours ago, pfeiffjay54 said:

Hey guys, I’m in the middle of a tournament right now probably gonna play 2 more games before I drive home. I broke my skate eyelet out about 2 hours ago before my last game. Is this some this I have to get fixed immediately or can I stick it out until I’m home. I’m chicago right now if there’s any spots you guys know that can fix it. Thanks.

Should be a quick repair for a shoe or boot repair shop.

They'll take the old eyelet out, patch and glue down a leather piece, then pop another eyelet in through the patch

12 hours ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said:

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

You full right people are weird...why do I have to turn my head to the right to see the spec sheet

5 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said:

I've always used magic erasers. Usually with water but lectric shave is preferred. I've been trying to find something cheaper for awhile now and haven't had much luck

Melamine sponge is the brand-agnostic product name.  48 sponges for $12 on Amazon.

A comparable Mr Clean Magic Eraser product is $6 for 6 sponges

@ZeroGravitas still have those Bauers?

35 minutes ago, wigalicous said:

I am a member on a number of gear selling pages on Facebook. Almost every pair of pads I see for sale today are advertised side by side reversed with the outer rolls on the inside. I am older and don't keep up on all the latest trends but I am wondering if this is something new or trendy to be doing??? Am I simply out of touch with the new way of doing things or is this a common coincendence of multiple people not knowing the way pads properly fit? Either way the grumpy old man in me doesn't like this new trend lol.

It's a meme

24 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said:

It runs but needs fuel pump and who knows what else. Plus only 73hp isn't exactly ideal for Texas highways. It should get better mpg than my 2003 outback though. Body and seats are pretty rough but doesn't appear too bad otherwise

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/329546619514066/?mibextid=dXMIcH

New thread:
CHECK OUT THE MODZ ON MY '84 SUBIE

7 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said:

I am considering making a large financial mistake

This is less than a full set of gear at retail.  I will allow it

2 hours ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said:

Did you take the existing tab that came on the pants or did you buy an aftermarket one and sew it in?

I had Vaughn make the change at factory.  But it's pretty easy to sew one in yourself

On 10/17/2023 at 11:17 AM, A.YOUNGoalie13 said:

I know there was a thread with a mod to allow for this but I can't find it. If someone has it please link it or if its lost to the inter webs lets hear some ideas!

6 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

I'm never a fan of the sketchbook styled masks. They look beer leaguey 

Ehh

Have you seen the Mgraphx mask designs? 

10 hours ago, Phil1p33 said:

For those curious on the noises they're making: 

 

Sounds like somebody's getting busy on a bed...

my PX3s don't creak, I'm guessing it has to do with the layers of foam separating inside the pad