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    Sadly, I saw this game live on the MHL YT channel. In the context of the game, it really didn't look like much. In fact, the other players didn't seem too concerned.  I commented to my wife I had been hit in a similar spot (but a teammate shot) in Juniors (and we didn't wear facemasks). It resulted in sewing the upper front of my ear back, but not until the ER reshaped the ear with a hammer. Painfully, this tragedy was a one in a million thing that just happened. Even with good equipment, playing the game properly, there is a risk, however small, that something bad can happen. It's not time to preach re-engineering of the helmet, rule changes, or anything else. It's best to reflect on how fragile life can be, and to try to be good humans. RIP. 19 years old. Tragic. 

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    On 2/20/2021 at 1:24 AM, salibandy said:

    As a physio and strength and conditioning coach, I will say there is such a thing as a weak ankle (weak joint). For example, the inability to control the ankle is a contributor to lateral ankle sprains, and the lack of control can either come from poor motor control (poor recruitment), weak(er) muscles or a combination of the 2. 

    For the OP, if your ankles are really weak, you could start off with..........

    I don't really understand the analogy. In a hockey skate, your ankle/lower leg are bound.  Again, there is no such thing as "weak ankles" when it comes to skating.

    8 hours ago, salibandy said:

    @YesLanges You're not talking about different things from what I am - coordination comes from 2 things, motor control (recruitment) and strength. In the context of the skater, being able to control the ankle muscles comes from motor learning, in the absence of weak muscles. With reference to ankle weakness in relation to skating, it is still weak in that it is not able to be used for its intended purpose. 

    With regards to ankle weakness as to normal standards, that was a comment to the OP that addressed muscular weakness, not coordination. They are different things - the muscles controlling a normal ankle without weakness may have the cross-sectional area to develop neuromuscular strength and motor control for skating, but a weak ankle may not. The comment addresses the latter, while my first paragraph here addresses the former.........
     

    I don't know if you've ever taught ice skating, but it has nothing to do with the feet/ankles. We don't even really consider them. Teaching comes from the head down, the edges/feet are the biproducts of proper body control. @YesLanges has it correct.

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    I work with the top skills group in Sweden, JRM Skates and Skills (check out our videos on YT or IG). There's really no such thing as weak ankles, it's not anatomically possible. Just either poor fitting skates or poor body control. Without ever seeing you skate, just basing on your description, I'd say try a new modern skate (way more comfy now), don't lace the top eyelet (today's skate eyelets are much higher), and bend you knees more. 

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    5 hours ago, bootsmagee said:

    Why's that?  A huge selling point of the Sparx is it's ability to maintain profile throughout the life of the steel.

    The ProSharp profile really lasts about 6 to 8 sharpenings. It all depends on if you use a really light touch when sharpening. To understand it, the ProSharp system basically uses a grinding wheel that follows a template that makes multiple very tiny  radii on the blade (think of it as tiny peaks and valleys). Every time you sharpen, you take off a bit of steel, each time dulling those peaks and valleys. ProSharp profiling is fantastic, but the profile doesn't last forever. I have a Wissota 911 in my garage, and have my profile put on by a pro 🙂

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    On 1/2/2021 at 12:54 PM, Gr8sk837 said:

    My thighs have been feeling really bad lately and im not sure what the problem is. Every time when skating at my fastest for a short amount of time my thighs start to really start to act up. They get reallt tight and It hurts to skate. I really need to figure out what the problem is because its affecting how I play and the level I play at.

    Lean forward more, knees bent so they are ahead of toe caps.  Sounds like weight is too far back.

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    On 12/8/2020 at 5:50 PM, colins said:

     

     

    1:1 power skating sessions at age 13 - is that common in your area? It sounds expensive, but more so - it sounds like work more than fun.

    Not a lot of kids that age want to spend an hour with an instructor one on one working on fundamentals like that. It's usually the parents setting it up and convincing the kid it's what's necessary to "get better and get ahead". The kids want to be with their buddies goofing around and having fun, in addition to hopefully working their butts off and maybe learning a thing or two in the process during a practice or group power skating session.

    Work? You must not know any good skills coaches. Good ones make it fun and it's the best way get improvement.

    On 12/8/2020 at 8:04 PM, SkateWorksPNW said:

     

    With the 1:1 sessions he has been taking them for a while now, not sure how long, but long before I was in AZ. He seems to enjoy them and the instructor does make things fun for him. The teaching method is very unorthodox and unique, similar to how Katy Jo and Maksim Ivanov really change things up. 

     

    You left out JRM. I've heard those guys really rock. 🙂

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    20 hours ago, BenBreeg said:

    Mini update.  Got on the ice for practice today (in-house, big group, many coaches) and one of the guys in charge calls me over. He had walked by during my parent discussion but didn’t have time to stop.  He asked me what happened and I told him and he said he figured and had mentioned it to the other guy who runs things.  At the end he just said he wanted me to know that they have all the coaches’ backs.  Nice to know.

     

    Firstly, good job on the 30 years of voluntary coaching and your reasons for doing it.  My background is I'm a skills instructor with a group from Sweden that works with NHL/KHL/SHL and elite youth players, on down to younger kids and now even adults (if anyone wants info, PM me).  I coach in Sweden in the summer,  set up the camps in the US and do private skills coaching here in Florida.  I think one thing to learn from your situation is one of the basics: How does it look from the stands?  Whether its running a practice or bench coaching, you must always ask yourself how it looks from the spectator (or parent) point of view.  If you do that, your presentation is better, and it will keep you out of potential conflicts/miscommunications many times over. In this case, the visual of rotating the extra player through is a better solution. 

     

     

     

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    On 11/8/2020 at 11:01 AM, JR Boucicaut said:

    Unfortunately due to low returns on data from end users, the Prosharp Project is being shut down.  The AS2001 is being packed up and sent back to Prosharp.

    I really felt that it would go over well and provide end users an opportunity to try different profiles at virtually zero cost to them, but a lot of them abused the generosity and work behind it.   Situations like this only hurt what we're trying to accomplish here - having a community with opinions and experiences and being able to collaborate with manufacturers.

    To those who did provide feedback, we totally appreciate it.  I felt that we were able to dial in profiles for those end users.  I totally appreciate your honesty and willingness to try new things.

    Hi JR,

    It's been a while since I've been on the site (just looked at my ProSharp reviews, hard to believe almost 2 years ago!). You did a great job with the project. I found a huge benefit with the Zuperior S, and I would have never had access to trying it if it weren't for this program. I've since done some skills coaching both here and in Sweden  and have really encouraged players to give PS a try. There have probably been quite a few "wins" for ProSharp due to your program that might go unrealized. Keep up the good work!

     

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    4 hours ago, clarkiestooth said:

     

    Hhhhmmm. Never thought of doing this.  I don't own a steamer. Do you think it would work bringing a big tea kettle to boil and holding the glove over the steam release thing? 

     

    I just answered my own question. Just tried it on a new pair of CCM Jetspeed pro stocks. I think the extra padding made them feel tight and stiff on the hand. Steamed using the kettle and they loosened right up.

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    10 hours ago, SkateWorksPNW said:

    I like to steam my gloves to break them in. Video below. 

    Most gloves are safe to toss in the oven for 2 minutes with the oven set around 200 degrees. 

     

     

    Hhhhmmm. Never thought of doing this.  I don't own a steamer. Do you think it would work bringing a big tea kettle to boil and holding the glove over the steam release thing? 

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    First off, you should ask the other guys on the team what they're trying to get out of playing.  If they just want an hour of light exercise and enjoy fraternizing w/ a beer after the game, that's fine. You're more competitive and it's not a good fit. Tell them nothing personal, but I'd like to switch to a more serious team because I don't want to harsh your mellow.

    If they say they hate getting smoked too, introduce some easy rules to follow.  Without ever seeing your games, I would guarantee you that shifts are too long (need 45 seconds hard and off) and D coverage lacking (too many odd man breaks, no backchecking). 

    If you agree to fix these 2 items, the team will be fine.

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    3 hours ago, All Flash said:

    Anything but black. Do you only wear black shoes?...……………………………... Not to mention it seems no one now's why skates should be black.  🤨

     

    Have you ever looked at a hockey skate that has been used.....for hockey? They actually get scuffed, marked, scratched, dirty. Black is practical and will look good longest. Do you know what a white skate would look like after a month's use? Probably the same reason you don't see too many all white tires on cars.

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    On 10/10/2019 at 10:29 PM, smcgreg said:

    My son is a pretty strong technical skater and has just hit puberty.  He's playing at a high/fast level and has started having problems holding his edge in turns at speed.  He's washing out pretty frequently...……..

     

    I'm looking at this from a different perspective. I'm an instructor with guys from the Swedish national program. When players "wash out", it comes down to 2 things: core strength and technique. Sharpness/hollow have nothing to do with it. When a kid goes into puberty, core strength/weight ratio goes down, as does flexibility. 

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    I think in your case, use your last skate purchase as a learning experience. Get properly fitted at a shop that knows what they are doing. A mid level skate that fits will be WAY better then a top level skate that does not. You can't go wrong with CCM or Bauer these days, as long as you get the proper fit. As you experienced, you can't cut corners on fitting. 

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    19 minutes ago, flip12 said:

     

    Regarding heel lock, I somewhat recall being taught at Laura Stamm Power Skating that you get more stride length if you get heel lift. That way you have even more toe flick. 

    Heal lock helps with edge planting and edge feel. The flexible tendon guards on today's skates help do what you're talking about: allow easier full straightening of the pushing leg, thus facilitating the toe flick.

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    Ideal stiffness is dependent upon the skater. It depends on the players ability (generally, more powerful skaters like a stiffer boot). The player needs to be able to flex forward and bend the knees for proper stride. For example, a Bauer Supreme 2S would be too much skate for a weak/intermediate skater, while a Bauer Supreme 180 would probably enable him to have a better stride. That's the short version.

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