creasecollector

Try and move on as best you can. Finding something outside the rink to focus on like another poster mention is a great idea. It can help you reset and come back to the rink mentally fresher. 

I've been wearing an internal belt for a few years now. You'll enjoy it! I don't tuck though.

On 10/4/2023 at 8:19 AM, johncho said:

What should I put in it?

AirTag? Chicken wings? Maybe some cotton balls doused in mint oil?

Chicken wings would get my vote.  

1 hour ago, johncho said:

Speaking of NHL legal Hyperlites, what are these small pouches for in the back? Trackers for statistics?

 

That's pretty cool. Don't think I've seen that before..

Man, that looks sharp. Well done.

Job well done! Those "after" shots look great!

Very cool, another great post. Interesting choice with the buckles as well. Seems like the future for all goalie skates maybe at some point.

8 hours ago, Obiwanjabroni said:

Was finally able to get the 580 set (with reproduction blocker) and Warwick Hasek out to a shinny. First time out on skates with cowlings in a long time as well. Great to strap on an older set again!

 

I didn't know Hasek was on these boards..... Cool!

But seriously, great set!  

Apologies for the terrible photos, but so glad I was able to start working in my new Bauer 960 mask this week.

Our team also received our jerseys for the 2023-24 season and they look sweet.

Never thought I'd rock a purple/orange jersey in the crease...

7 hours ago, daffy said:

Thanks.  Brown makes a solid product.  The backpack was handy but my old back didn't like the weight.  Best alternative I could find.  Definitely goes through doorways easily.  

That is good to hear. I have always wondered if a backpack bag was an option for me, but the weight on the back concerned me as well. I'm only 30, but I've had back issues in the past and I'd like to keep it self if possible. 

The through doorways thing is nice. I have a massive 3-wheeled Warrior bag and, while nice, can be quite cumbersome and has trouble going in/out of doors in certain rinks.

Thanks for your responses!

Setup looks great. Nice review.

I went from old Bauer 3000's to a modern True/VH skate a few seasons ago. Going from an older skate to a newer, modern skate was tricky at first, but you make the adjustment soon after and I am very glad I did.

Sweet looking bag. Thanks for this review! I've been thinking about looking for a new bag that isn't as wide as my current Warrior bag.

7 hours ago, motowngoalie said:

Jonas Gustavsson for Detroit, around 2014-15 if I'm not mistaken. He wore the original Ritual series and then G2's. There were a few other guys around that time also.

Always loved his style when he was in the NHL.

Thanks for the updates! The carnage on those things though...

Looking forward to another season of sweet gear posts. 

As is tradition...

These look nice.

Dang, those skates were in rough shape. Hope you can turn them into to something usable. Glad I dry my boots after every skate.... Doesn't look like the previous user took care of their skates as nice as they could have...

Update: Finally did go ahead and cut my first paddle. Just shortened it an inch (no fancy cut-out this time) but did the trick. 

Will be using it tomorrow so it should play like the paddle size I'm used to playing (25").

Covered the cut area with stretch wrap tape and sealed along the edges with white tape, covered by some clear on the ends, as well as the middle.

I don't mind using clear tape in this area as it doesn't interfere with me gripping the stick, but I still feel I can throw out a poke check and am still able to reel the stick back in with ease. 

EDIT: Used the stick and it felt great!

Now hoping it holds up. You just never know with a paddle mod how it may affect durability/longevity of a stick (i have heard varying opinions on this subject), but here's hoping. I am not a big puck-playing goalie, so hoping this will help a paddle cut mod last a bit longer. 

Great sets!

On 8/5/2023 at 3:36 PM, mr_shifty1982 said:

Are you in Toronto? Goalie crease got some it looks. 

 

https://www.thegoaliecrease.com/product/non-certified-cage-fits-bauer-profile-series-cateye-cheater-white/

Thanks for this link!

Nice mitts. Let us know how it goes.

Those are awesome C/A's!

Great looking NHL Spec CCM C/A. Congrats on that thing! A thing of beauty.

One and done for me. I like my gear very familiar, so I don't like to switch it up at all. Only when it needs to be replaced I will invest in something new.

I might switch a stick out here & there, but that's about it.