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last night i subbed in Bronze East (2.5 levels above Rookie) and stopped 23 of 24 and got the win, 5-1. only goal came in the 2nd after i stopped the first two shots and the d couldnt clear it. one of their guys roofed it from the middle of the slot, top blocker corner. i had so much fun, the game moved so much faster and it had great flow. i really, really, really hope to play at this level full-time next season!!!

Bad asthma has been cramping my style for a month or so. I ran out of my inhaler last week, and because my health plan hasn't kicked in yet, had to go to the urgent care to see a doctor for a new prescription, and then pay $72 out of pocket for said inhaler. 3x a day, plus a steroid inhaler (from a prior illness), plus claritin just in case, and I'm still sludging around and coughing/wheezing all the time. (I still end up fortifying myself and going to hockey, because I need to clear my head and talk to people who aren't nurses, patients, or small children.)

I don't know how Scott puts his on so easy in the video. Tried putting my foot at an angle like he does, then twisting my foot, but still a struggle to put them on. Might be different once I tweak the eyelet area later today. I really hope it helps or it's going to rip my skin up in that area everytime I put them on.Feels odd (not in a bad way) having my toes on my left foot touch the end of the toecap, as they never do in retail as my right foot is bigger than my left. For once my arches feel like they line-up properly in skates, also feels like I'll have good arch support even though the footbeds are pretty flimsy. I can tell, once I get the little issues dialed in, they are going to be awesome. Can't wait to get out on the ice with them, but won't get the chance until Friday...

I picked up my first shutout for the season tonight in a 4-0 win. Other team started gooning it up in the third, our team just took the puck and ran :)

Editing suggestion: wise ape, not idiot. If something is difficult, we use tools, and not only that (because other animals can do that too), but we use refined tools. If it's the best boot for your foot, and you have to use a shoe horn, so use a shoe horn. A few seconds of standing out of the crowd is worth an hour+ of being able to do your thing comfortably.

It's intentional. It's been redesigned to fit the "sleeker" new styling. ^ This guy.

I agree, but am biased. They have 5 jerseys, I think, that they rotate. Few pair of socks. Shells stay the same(though new this year). I'll see if I can find some pics.

Got this stuff from the OSU Team sale. Pretty excited about it. Will add some pics in a second. Gloves were $50 new, pants were $20, and 2 pairs of small skate fenders for $5. For the life of me I can't figure out the pants model, if anyone has some insight that'd be great.