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So I got good news and bad news today. Good news: hockey won’t be interfering with my beering for the next several weeks. Bad news: felt a pop in a goalmouth scramble last night. Finished the game (in some discomfort, and at the cost of some VERY soft goals, and a proportionate amount of pride). Saw a Physiotherapist today, and I am the lucky winner of a grade 1 MCL sprain/minor tear. Out for at least 4 weeks. Had a couple of Collective Arts’ Ransack the Universe IPAs tonight to dull the pain (of not being able to play).
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Holy shit! This one has a 4.27 average rating on Untappd! Must be a damned good one (though the 42 IBUs is surprisingly low). cheers, fellow beer geek
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I’m only having one, as I’m playing tonight. Sunday pickup really fucks up my beer consumption... I mean, my ability to support local small business. Anyway, the beer today is Hops & Robbers Grapefruit IPA by Double Trouble brewing.
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Ooooh! Le Castor does good work! Big fan! given your tastes, you might like Dominion City Lost Train oatmeal stout. Very nice, and local (they’re in Gloucester/east end of Ottawa)
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Indeed you should!
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Oh, fuck yes! I’ve had all of those - and they are awesome!!! But no sour ales in your list...?
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Ah-ha! So this really IS a “goalie-seeking-goalie” kind of site! I knew it!
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‘Atta boy! Erm... ’Atta bunny...?
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Damn - as I went to post, I was thinking “shit... bunnyman probably isn’t pinting up at the mo’...Maybe this is a tad insensitive...” Glad to see your favs listed just the same!
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So I’m not suggesting that there is a correlation between beer and hockey; I’m straight up saying it. I love both. Sure, maybe there’s years of conditioning behind it, via big brewer advertising, but whatever. So what beer are you drinking? What beer did you/will you/do you drink? Had a great pick up game today (only allowed 4!) Celebrating right now with a “life in the clouds” a hazy NEIPA by Collective Arts. Of course, had I let in 10 or more, it would have been consolation instead of celebration- but the beer would be the same! Lol!
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Welcome! That Brian’s set up is sweet. Almost too nice to use for puck stopping! Lol! 30 years a goalie... my hat is off to you. I’m only about 29 years and 10 months behind you.
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No worries! Thanks for checking just the same!
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I'd love to see a pic of what you mean, but you probably don't have that at your ready disposal presently...? Is it just a thin strip then, the entire length of both the top and bottom of the paddle?
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So standard wear... just like a real goalie! I’ve made it at last! Cheers for the reassurance @TheGoalNet.
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“Stick”-ing this in the CCM thread (man, I am hilarious!) because it’s about my CCM foam core stick. As some might know, I’m not playing a ton, and it’s a mix of lessons and pick up games, so maybe a dozen 1-hour skates all told. There seems to be a very small chunk that came out of he paddle. The whole foam core thing is new to me, so I’m not sure if: 1. This is normal wear 2. Is there anything preventative I can/should do here to prevent it worsening? hope the picture is good enough for experts to comment on.
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Hey Mads! Thanks for posting! Long distance from Denmark? ?? Cool! Good luck landing a better apprenticeship. Reading between the lines, it sounds like your SO is a keeper (Also for putting up with you! ) I know my wife was a saint even before I decided to play goalie. I’m in no position to advise on pads, but it might be a particular challenge for you being in Europe. I think @Znowleopard recently posted about buying pads...? I think he’s in Belgium...(?) Anyway, welcome! Cheers
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I never get tired of seeing these, @bunnyman666! ? -
I’m also a “keep the puck marks” guy -at least the ones that I know are mine! It kinda tells your story of goaltending, right? While I bought my pads brand new, I got the blocker and trapper off a guy on Kijiji. I LOVE them, but I can’t tell which marks are from the other guy, and which are mine (probably only 5% of them are mine anyway-lol!) glad to hear the resurrection is fun!
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Wow - that Reebok/CCM Set up looks pristine! Have they ever even seen rubber??? I’m not saying you’re a shit goalie (and I know shit goalies; I see one everyday when I’m shaving!), but have you ever even played in those? They look amazing. Very nice indeed?
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Hey Izzy! Thanks for posting! I hear ya about wishing you could have started earlier; my start was at age 39 - and that’s just 2 months ago, with wife, kids, mortgage, job... so I’d say you’re winning! Weird how many Ducks fans there are... but then I even find a single Ducks fan to be peculiar- lol! ...for anyone reading these who hasn’t yet introduced themselves, be like Izzy and post! I will give you a “reaction”, which will give you points, which can be redeemed for (pictures of) sweet pro gear! Or cred. Or something... I guess.
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Nice comparison photo - you can really see a marked difference from that angle. Better mobility and still great protection? Nice. Me to Brain: commit "Optik C/A" to memory Me to Brain: determine way to pay for new Optik C/A Brain to me:
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...not sure this bump has worked out as I had hoped. maybe I need to throw a skate blade or something...?
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I think that's called Facebook. Not sure, because I have never had a FB account myself. Personally, I'm waiting for them to have more self-interested millennials with ZERO filter - who are preferably also self-identified foodies and post pics of every meal - as members before I join.
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Wow - quite chuffed to get this from you, the much-esteemed Mr. @bunnyman666 Sir! Ta! I didn't want to intrude as an unknown noob on your update thread, but I was very touched by your post, and needless to say my thoughts are with you. AND I am thrilled to see that you have decided to continue contributing! Cheers!
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Yeah, straight up; this is a bump. I think I've noticed some new members join, and might not be aware of this thread. In this iteration here on the goalie network, it was @Ghostender who started it (thanks!) I think it's great, and I love reading about how people got to being a goalie present-day, where they are/where they're from, and whatever other anecdotes! I have an entry here, as do several other members. Great reading to be had! So why not make an entry yourself... ?
