Lucky Pucker

Damn... that shit's for real! Must have looked even worse 2-3 days out. Same deal as Naz - I'll give you a reaction; just pick your poison.

Damn! That's real purdy! You must be thrilled! Who is on the chin? Hard to tell from the side-on shots.

I don’t even know what reaction to put, dude. Like? That’s twisted. Laugh? Kinda mean. Sad? Well, you don’t get points for that one You’re like the Super Dave (RIP) of TGN. Respect! Last time I asked, I think you opted for a “thanks” trophy reaction. Just let me know, and it’s yours.

Yes, I’m always glad that I was able to save my family from Kweebec, and give them a better life by moving to Canada. His attitude is astounding. I would have quit goalie for good if it was me in his spot - probably while crying! Lol!

Reviving this thread, after I got dinged above my knee pad by a defected slap shot. Not exactly pic-worthy, but later that same day, my son got a bad one on the same knee in his tournament. He is seven. Didn’t even complain- fucking trooper, this kid! The next game, they got blown out by a bullshit stacked team from Laval 14-0. You know the type - where the little shits are doing obnoxious cellys after goals 8,9,10, and the fans are still blowing the horns after every goal. I’m practically vomiting in my mouth, trying not to cry, watching this massacre. He looks over at me at the end of the game, gives me a thumbs up, and a huge grin! In the room after, he shrugs it off, says he had a lot of saves and had a great time because he got a lot of shots that hit all his different pieces of equipment. At least one thing is clear: Kid’s a better, stronger man than his dad - not that I needed more proof. Not pictured: his ego. Besides the metaphysical impossibility of photographing an ego, his was remarkably UN-bruised.

LOL! It has been made abundantly clear to me that I (and even Morrissey) will be unable to disabuse you of that notion.

Isn't a day the virtual equivalent of an eternity for a teen? LOL! As far as this joke, well, I think you can do better, Dude; you've had other funny (and funnier) posts before. But if you insist on perpetuating this as "your thing," I'm gonna have to call you "ThatApplianceGuy" Your move, Maytag Man

First shut out today! ...for my son. Kid’s been playing for 3 weeks, and already gets a clean sheet - lol! That’s him in the picture Well, he’s underneath the pile of team mates anyway.

...and it didn't hurt! Or maybe yours did...(?) Been thinking about doing this thread for a while. Not sure if it will take off, but I was thinking we could put a bunch of "firsts" in here: First shutout first smashed stick first penalty first goalie fight first goal first shot to the nuts First time a non-goalie noticed your new gear First pick up after pick up Those are just suggestions though - be creative. Last night I got called to sub in a buddy's +35 league for the second time. I got 3 firsts in that one: my first shootout (it was 2-2 after regulation, and they don't have ties in this league) my first league win! first time I cashed in my "player of the game" voucher for a free beer

Well, shit @MTH - You knew this post was gonna get a guaranteed "like" from me!

Eh...disagree. For example, today, I have my own weekly game, and my son has a tournament - all while it's about -30 Celsius with the windchill. there's nothing special, or magical, or romantic about that; it's just a shit ton of suck. ...but for hockey, totally worth it! I used to scoff at people using seat warmers/heated seats. Both my cars have those now - and I even use them myself after sitting and watching my son's games.

LOL - I do have more than 9, and a big enough vehicle for all the empties, so I guess I'm good.

Jealous of your cars? Nah (though it must be nice to be in a climate where you don't have to worry about road salt accelerate rust and corrosion) Jealous of @SaveByRichter35's beer fridge? Hellz yeah.

I'm thoroughly surprised that so many people have pictures of their vehicles, ready for quick posting!

Santa Fe XL. I fit my gear, my sons gear, my wife and daughter's stuff, as well as presents and luggage for our Xmas trip out of town - with myself and 4 passengers seated comfortably! well... comfortably before playing, at least...

Now accepting donations, @seagoal !

Thanks! His first game was Saturday, and while one slipped through the wickets on a screen from the high slot, his team won 8-1. The Atom team from the same club was watching the end of the 3rd, and when my son made a big save, they all cheered, banging the glass and chanting his name! He skated out A LOT for a 7-year old, well beyond the crease and right into the corners... my heart was in my throat. He usually plays defence though, so that combined with being a bit bored, well... he went for a skate a few times. One time he came out to the side, by the face off circle, and cool as you like, just routinely stopped it with his stick for his returning d-man. Another Dad said "I've never seen that in Novice!" LOL! When I asked him after why he came out so much - to include negating icing a few times - he said "that's what they do in the NHL." Pic of him with his team in warmup. Lucky kid gets to do this without worrying about some knob going bar-down on him...

These are in Chicago black-white-red; not Ottawa red-black-white. Sheesh! I can tell you one thing; a few games of me in nets would make Sens fans appreciate Anderson - lmao!

Got my late Christmas/early birthday gift! Played Friday with them, and loved them!

Loving this thread. Great idea, @MTH!

My son is the goalie for January for his Novice team, so we got the club's gear over the holidays. Rented some discount ice, and worked him out a bit. The grin on this kid's face after... just priceless! I love that he's having so much fun with this. (BTW - club uses LAK colours, so all his gear will match for the games )

My old buddies and I decided to rent ice at a 3-on-3 rink on the 28th, for a family and friends game/skating clinic. Had a blast! We’re hoping this will be an annual affair. A few action pictures, to legitimize posting in this thread (warning: none of these make me look good). my son is in the white Habs jersey with neon green stick tape and skate laces. Fuckin trooper, that kid; found out after that he had a fever and a lymph node infection! My daughter will be playing in March, but was just skating this day. She’s in the dark pink snowpants and dark blue jacket.

Ok, so I don’t have a dedicated fridge... BUT, my on-hand beer selection ain’t too shabby either. ...and this is just a sampling; some didn’t make the cut for the pic - but will be drunk mercilessly all the same -LOL!

That's not entirely true; he does appreciate a good 1994 joke...