caveman27

There are two rinks in my area and they are going to open on Monday, today would be Phase 2 for our state. Ice rink schedules aren't out yet. I'm guessing they are going to restart the last season in Phase 3.

I noticed a lot of hockey stores are open now, as they weren't deemed essential businesses. I still have tape and stuff before the winter season was temporarily suspended. I have nothing to buy even though there's a lot of stuff on sale that is 2019 stuff. I'm guessing the lack of sales for 2 months has hurt local hockey stores.

Nothing hockey specific. Just working out by running and doing pull ups.

The NHL cleared the way Thursday for players to return to practice rinks next week and firmed up its playoff format even as a ninth player tested positive for the coronavirus. After unveiling the final details of its 24-team plan if the season is able to resume this summer, the league said teams could reopen facilities and players could take part in limited, voluntary workouts beginning Monday. The NHL and NHL Players' Association must still iron out health and safety protocols before moving ahead with training camps and games. Players can skate in groups of up to six at a time under ''phase 2,'' which includes specific instructions on testing, mask-wearing and temperature checks. It's another step closer to the ice after the league said every playoff series will be a best-of-seven format after the initial qualifying round and teams will be reseeded throughout. https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl-finalizes-playoff-format-pens-player-tests-positive-192403195--nhl.html

Bauer 4500 is for narrower fit.

Whether you like him or not, here's the video of him driving in goalie pants, jock and chestie to get to a frozen pond.

Oh, he also had his skates off. Well, he knows he can't make in the NHL. He used to have an attitude that he was going to make it to the pros. Anyway, he is trying to make it into lower-level college hockey league and eventually, a low-level pro league, like SPHL. I believe one of his goalie coaches gave him an honest assessment of his ceiling. He knows he was cocky in the past and is embarrassed of his earlier videos.

Interesting details when NHL gets back to playing games. https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/assets/binary/317017544/binary-file/file.pdf No sharing of water bottles. Use of a water bottle or Gatorade in the penalty box is thrown away after a player leaves the penalty box. No sharing of towels. Every surface in locker rooms, showers, benches, workout rooms, etc. have to be sanitized. Ton of rules.

People who are able to afford the latest gear haven't been reviewing gear. I usually buy clearance items so reviewing something that isn't going to be produced anymore doesn't have a lot of use.

I completely understand, I assumed he was a player. There was this guy who wore all his goalie gear except pads, mask and gloves and drove to a pond on youtube. Guy is trav4oilers.

I've had to retie my skates after all my gear was on. It's not easy so, I undo my pants belt and lacing at least to be able to bend forward more.

So, I played my last game in mid-March before the rink closed due to corona virus stuff. I've been trying to keep in shape and not gain weight, but I was gaining weight in April. Now, I've lost that weight and then some and am trying to lose more weight. I'm exercising in my neighborhood, walking and jogging, and doing body lifting exercises like pull-ups at the local playground. Probably one thing I need to do is sprinting, or sprint work outs. I am hoping the rinks might open in July. Have you gained weight or gotten out of shape or are you staying in shape?

Yeah. If he was 50/50 back in mid-April, he should be close to 100% now.

Ha ha. Sidney Crosby should be fully healed and recovered from his surgery by now.

They scrubbed the idea of playing in smaller arenas because they'll want four big locker rooms and the space to accommodate four teams so they can schedule back to back games. You've probably seen the behind the scenes videos of equipment managers moving a bunch of crates to out-of-town games with everything: skate sharpening machine, tools, sticks, all the players equipment bags plus extra spare protective equipment and parts, extra jerseys, etc.

I wonder what they'll do about having emergency back-up goalies available during these squeezed together playoff games. It would be difficult for some teams to call up a guy from the minors to fly to wherever they are playing to make it to a game that is starting in a couple hours.

Yeah. So I meant I don't want to pay for cable to get extra sports stations like NBC sports channel or for other paid subscription-based services, like NHLtv I cut cable to save money.

They didn't talk about what games are going to be broadcast on which stations. I cut cable so I would only be able to watch games on NBC (via digital antenna) unless they stream it on youtube for free, which I doubt.

I got the injection, waited 2 days before doing any jogging. I was able to jog over 2.5 miles without having to stop to stretch or get any pain.

I only have a pair of pro stock gloves and pro stock pants. Neither have an individual's customization. I actually found them to be cheaper and more protective than retail items of the same quality.

If you wore a respirator mask that has the cartridges that attach to a silicone shaped mask, then no paper elements would get wet, but the cartridges would get in the way and prevent you from wearing a full face mask, that's not feasible for children's hockey or guys who prefer to wear a full-face shield/mask. As for water, you would need to remove your mask and drink water.

NHLPA and Board of Governors would not have read your idea.

That's true. it's not 100% fair. Board of Governors still have to approve it, so you never know.

We have our first step towards resuming the 2019-20 season with the approval of the return-to-play format by the NHLPA Executive Board. The 31 NHL team representatives voted and a majority gave the thumbs up to the 24-team, conference-based proposal. According to TVA’s Renaud Lavoie, the vote was 29-2 in favor. Now the plan moves on to the Board of Governors for their approval. ... Based on points percentage at the time of the March 12 NHL pause, the top four teams in each conference (Boston, Tampa, Washington, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Colorado, Vegas, Dallas) will receive a first-round bye. Round 1 will feature eight play-in matchups in a best-of-five series. As the play-in round takes place, the eight conference leaders could potentially take part in a mini tournament that will determine the seeding for Round 2. Reseeding after the play-in round is another topic likely to be discussed. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nhlpa-board-approves-24-team-020855452.html

Regular cotton tape.