bondoao1

I was going to mention the Easton aluminum shaft sticks. Mine lasted half a game before the shaft kinked/bent in the middle when taking a slap shot from the top of the left circle.

Wait, you are supposed to retape sticks? LOL I used to retape my stick after every game, but I've been lazy lately I haven't taped my 2N since I got it. I have about 10 pick up games on the stick now. I have put an extra strip along the bottom of the blade tho.

I think it does protect it to an extent. Other people with more knowledge will chime in tho.

I use the Ice Warehouse branded " IW Hockey PRO II team carry bag ". I have had mine for 4 years now with minimal wear, and I play once a week. It has durable pockets on each side for skates, and a few mesh pockets for stuff like tape, and socks and jerseys etc. It also has the U shaped zipper and opens nice and wide so there are no issues getting gear in or out. For $45, it has been more than worth it.

Yes both pump and lace lock are gone. I really like the lace lock on my 46K's, good thing I wont be in the market for a new pair any time soon.

Helmet - CCM FL60Cage - CCM FL80Shoulder pads - Bauer Nexus N7000Elbows - Bauer Nexus N9000Gloves - Bauer Vapor X80Pants - CCM Tacks 2052Shins - CCM Tacks 4052Skates - CCM Ribcor 44K w/ black steel runnersSticks - CCM Tacks 4052 85 flex / CCM Ribcor 44K 75 flex

I found the article I was talking about which explains the reason. "While Therma Blade received approvals for its blades from the NHL, Hockey Canada and USA Hockey months ago, the poor reviews from Draper and Lapointe have prompted the NHLPA to balk at signing off on the fledgling product. And without the approval of the players' union, the heated blades, which are attached to boots of existing skates, would no longer be able to be used in NHL games, which would be a key marketing tool for the Quebec company." https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2008/02/09/great_ones_blades_a_dud_players_report.htmlhttps://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2008/02/09/great_ones_blades_a_dud_players_report.html

From what I read, They were not allowed in the NHL because the NHLPA voted against using them. 4/5 players that were given thermablades didn't like them. On topic with SK8t fuel, this stuff sounds like a cross between car wax and rain x, I might give it a try one of these days.