caveman27

I have a hip arthroscopy coming up soon. I won't be able to do physical activity for awhile. Anyone else have the procedure done and how long did it take before you were able to ice skate again? I've had previous orthopedic surgeries in the past but not to the hip. I won't be going on the ice until the physical therapy is done.

I go to youtube for defenseman advice/help. One thing that improved my defensive play (since there's no checking in the league I play in), is the concept of "stick on puck". This helped a lot. By keeping my blade near the puck-carrier's puck, if he passes or shoots the puck, my blade would block or redirect the puck. This prevented a lot of pass plays, took away puck possession or blocked a shot on net. This does nothing if he can dangle around you and avoid your poke checks. Defensemen need to work together, so it can't be just you vs. him. If he's on the ice, then you need proactively play defensive and start moving back when he touches the puck, particularly if he likes to break away on his own. This will take away a possible pass, if any of his teammates like to join him on the break out. If it's two-on-one and he's got the puck, cover the open man and let the goalie take the shot. Or if it's two-on-one and he's the open man, cover him and let the goalie take the shot from the other guy.

Not sure if you still have issues with your blades. I go to these guys. https://www.noicingsports.com/ Whether you go with single profile or combination profile, they do a good job profiling and sharpening.

I usually get a heel or mid curve. I just got a P28 because it came in the lie I like compared to the other patterns avaiable, i.e. 5 for Sherwood BPM150. Too much toe curve makes going top shelf easier, but shots from outside the circle can float way over the top cross bar, thus missing the net and forwards not being able to redirect the shot. I've been playing defense instead of wing so this blade may or may not work out.

The Canadiens are having their game-used equipment sale tomorrow. Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Bell Centre