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But what's the difference in weight between two True skates of the same size, one with integrated shot blockers and one without? My blockerless VH skates weigh around 830 grams each. NicholasG's skate weighs 1020 grams. That's 190 grams difference but my skates are around size 6.5 with size 254 LS2 holders, whereas his are a couple sizes larger with size 272 Step holders. So it sure doesn't look like the integrated shot blockers are "much heavier" than external ones if at all.

Pens in 3. I Hate Pittsburgh

If he is comparing it to his FT1's then it's not really a fair comparison as they are lighter and without shot blockers. Add shot blockers to the FT1's (FT1's @ 740 grams and full shot blockers at 180 grams) and the difference is around 100 grams to the slightly heavier integrated True. My size 6 one100's with shot blockers weigh the same as his larger sized True.

Beer

Absolutely! It's funny how working on your golf swing, or Tennis stroke is normal even for people in their 70's but people don't think they can get better at hockey. Get a little shooting pad a few pucks and mess around in the basement for 30 minutes a day and you'll see improvements. I think the biggest set back is skating, it's a little harder to practice for most. I'm trying to develop an off-ice solution with simple exercises that translate to improvements on the ice.

First....NO CRYING IN HOCKEY!!! Don't ever be embarrassed if you can't do something or have a question. That is part of the learning process. We all had to learn, some just did it earlier than other. When you are practicing, don't every be afraid to fail or fall. You learn that way. As long as you are putting in a honest, hard effort you have nothing to be embarrassed about. If someone gives you crap because you asked a question, fell during a drilled or whiffed a shot they are the fools not you. Even the pros still make mistakes and they will tell you they are always learning something.