creasecollector

Here's hoping!

I'm in Toronto, and it's interesting to hear about the rules everyone has been given. Makes you think about what hockey would look like once we're sort of back at it. I expect the next time I'll be playing is in the fall when my league (hopefully) starts back up. I missed summer hockey this year and I don't think our weekly shinny group will be making a return.

Sweet mitt. Let us know how it goes when you get back on the ice!

I wanna say around that price. Maybe a touch under.

I'd also like to know. I got mine from him about 9 years ago.

SO nice.

I've never worn one, but I've always wanted an All-White Itech.

Awesome man, let us know how a 24 CCM paddle feels for you. I think you'll like it! I went down to a smaller paddle (25" CCM) and while it did take some adjustment at first, I love it now.

No idea about his Pro Stick sticks, but for games he uses a 24" paddle last time I heard (I saw a post and someone had one of his game sticks), which I find interesting. Probably the shortest in the NHL if I were to guess. I'd be on the lookout for one as well. I've always wanted to try a 24" CCM. I'm a small dude like Saros, so I think I could make it work. Anyways, best of luck with your CCM Premier 2! Looks like a great choice.

EyeCandyAir does great work!

I want my stuff to last over time. Pro will last a lot longer than SR level gear if you treat it right, plus the protection benefits outweigh Senior level protection all day long. It also depends on what piece of senior vs Pro gear we are talking about, brands, etc. In Beer Leagues, depending on the skill level, guys can REALLY shoot the puck. I personally need the protection and longevity that Pro gear offers, which is why I primarily wear full Pro gear (CCM, in my case). It also coms down to personal budgets also. I don't want another goalie to break the bank with Pro level gear, but if you can, it really is a good investment, assuming you treat year gear well and are going to be hanging onto it for a good number of years.

That's actually a nice idea.

Yeah, this was probably a one-off as all the one-PC toes of the True skates I've seen have looked in good shape. Just wanted to post because it was interested to see a skate cracked like that. Glad to see you take care of your skates so well. Definitely a piece of gear we can't ignore.

Great looking glove. I've always wanted to try out a CCM 580 glove. I've always used a 590. Maybe one day...

Old thread, but I thought I'd post these here. I'm glad I went with a two piece. I'm sure it's just a fluke, but still. Check out that crack in the toe. Not my skates. Saw these on SideLine swap:

Loved MAF's Premier 2's. I didn't have that colour combo, but I loved my blue/white/silver set back in the day.

Same here.

Looks really good!

Those look awesome ! I went from a stock pad +0 to a +2 in my current custom pads. While it did take some adjustment, I felt comfortable in them a month or two later. Keep at it! These new pads will feel better soon.

If you get a nice enough used set of True skates, you don't need to order a brand new custom pair at all depending on your foot. I got my 2-piece True skates used and once I baked them properly they were great. No need to get another pair of brand new True skates. I saved a lot of money that way which was nice. And random question: The runner tool for the true skates. Would that socket be the same type used for these Bauer Vertexx cowlings? Asking because I've never had removable blades before so I'm unsure of what socket to use if/when I need to repalce these blades. Thanks!

Dude, nice wheels! The Black/Black works very well! So sharp.

Kraken? Seriously?

I, as a goalie, think of this as the 2011 Finnish postage stamp of baby RVH.

Us beer league guys better watch out backs (literally). It's only a matter of time before these young guns coming up tries this and scores in a beer league game/shinny with his buddies watching. Has anyone ever been scored on like this before? It's okay, we don't judge on here. Unless it's Coop. He may judge you

I used these CCM socks for the first time this morning and they were great. I know it's just socks, but I feel like they did the job well and fit very nicely around my massive KOHO Pro Swiss knee guards with ease. They are built a lot nicer than my knockoff Edge socks I switched to earlier in the season for my team. Looks like I can (finally) kiss my knit socks goodbye!