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14 minutes ago, puckpilot said:They both fill a similar niche, but neither is the best. Once you get down to that, it becomes personal preference. Each stick has it's own characteristics that some will love and some will hate. Sorry, I can't give you a more definitive answer than that. For me, I tend to like the bigger blade and shaft, but it's not a deal breaker.
I like the idea of a bigger blade, but I'll go to Purehockey and I'm pretty sure you can test the sticks on dryland tiles.
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37 minutes ago, puckpilot said:If you want a stick with intermediate shaft and blade dimensions, go with the Bauer. The blade and shaft of CCM 50 flex sticks are smaller. Though in terms of other Junior sticks, they have the largest blade and shaft dimensions aside from Bauer.
Are the kickpoints relatively the same? I know Nexus is mid and Jetspeed is hybrid but I'm not sure what is the best
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On 9/3/2023 at 4:00 AM, puckpilot said:I'm 5'5 160lbs, I use a 50 flex. I'd recommend the 50 flex. Bauer 50 flex stick have the same dimensions as an intermediate, but come stock at junior height. Sherwood 50 flex sticks are classified by them as intermediate and thus have intermediate shaft dimensions and intermediate height. Warrior 50 flex Novum line and their new LX stick have intermediate blade dimensions, but have a junior shaft and junior height. Also, there isn't really a universal stock height for sticks in general, so a 50 flex junior stick from Bauer is going to be a different stock height than from Warrior. Bauer's height will be 53" and a Warrior juinor stock height will come in around 50"-51".
So for comparison, if you cut a 55 flex stick down to the same height as a 50 flex junior stick or if you lengthen a 50 flex junior stick to the same height as a 55 intermediate, when you compare the two, the flex difference will still always be 5. Flex doesn't change. What changes when you cut or lengthen the stick is the amount of leverage you have to flex the stick, making the stick easier or harder to bend. regardless of if you cut or not.
Here's a video from an engineer from True explaining things.
I'll take your recommendation of a 50 flex stick. As for what line of stick, would you recommend Jetspeed or Nexus? I don't shoot farther than the top of the circles.
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42 minutes ago, noupf said:Height is often times a preference sort of thing. However, a general rule with skates on, a forward would have the stick be just under the bottom of your chin. Defenseman, closer to the mouth or just below the nose. Preferences can of course be in between the two, or it could go outside the range ( even shorter or longer that what i stated). Shorter sticks are better for stick handling, longer is harder for stick handling, but give yous reach for forward take aways or defenseman blocking shots or chipping pucks away. I'm 6'4 and play D, i used to use a stick up to my nose, but my god it was horrible for stick handling. Over the years i slowly cut it down and have it just below my lower lip. Still plenty of length and reach being tall, but it has seriously helped with my stick handling abilities. Just my 2 cents as a beer leaguer now.
Thanks for your thoughts but it's hard for me to know because I don't have a set position and I play all positions. Overall, off skates when I try a junior stick its at my nose which seems to be a good height but I want the power that people say i will get from a higher flex stick.
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I'm about 5'3 around 130 lbs and I don't know if I should be using a 50 flex or a 55 flex. I know the flex won't feel different but the height of the stick confuses me. I have been told that if I get a 55 flex and cut it down it will become around 60-65 and then my shot will be more powerful but the junior 50 flex stick is the height I need. Which one do yall think I need?
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1 hour ago, 215BroadStBullies610 said:Here are some YouTube channels I'd check out:
https://www.youtube.com/@hockeytraining
https://www.youtube.com/@CoachZac
As mentioned earlier, I'd focus on emphasizing "body weight" training since you're a younger teen. Even in workouts that uses weights (barbell, dumbbell, medicine ball, etc.), you can still do these workouts with a BW focus. I really like Hockey Training because they have a lot of "free" resources and even more "paid" resources.
There are also some good Instagram accounts that I'll have to dig up and will post here for your benefit.
Thank you for the youtube channels. My hockey workouts are now more focused to bodyweight training and all of them are from hockey training. The free resources are really helpful and all I really need. No need to look up the instagram accounts because I don't have social media :)
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On 6/23/2023 at 6:59 AM, BenBreeg said:You can use the bench to jump onto or use for step ups as long as it is stable (and the ceiling isn't too low...).
Good idea!
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2 hours ago, BenBreeg said:You don't have to have a sled, although it is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment there is. But if you want, people drag tires or make their own out of wood. there are some cheap ones on Amazon, but I am not sure how they hold up.
To be honest, I don't really have the room for it inside or outside in the neighborhood to do so. I think what I have will work and a box can really be anything I can jump on.
1 hour ago, marka said:Howdy,
Do you have a little brother? Tie a rope around him.
MarkI do but I don't know I could get a rope on him 😂
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1 hour ago, Jbear said:When I was considering a girdle, I found thigh, hip, and kidney protection to be good in all (best in Super Tacks), but tail and hip flexor (this is pants too but.. we have to stride) padding to be lacking significantly. Be sure to evaluate that based upon your needs. If I find something I like a lot that's lacking in one area, I will mod it or have it modded. It is not difficult to add foams or pe inserts.
I will make sure to check out the padding to see if its good for my play. I don't fall much but when I do its a big tumble so thanks for the heads up.
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53 minutes ago, BenBreeg said:I just quit my gym because the monthly fee went way up, and with dumbbells, an adjustable bench, a bunch of bands, a box, and a sled I can do pretty much anything I need for now.
I just made a new schedule with everyone's tips and using the things above except a box and sled which I don't have.
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13 hours ago, marka said:My only other suggestion would be to reach out to any d1 womens hockey programs in your area and ask to speak to their equipment manager for suggestions.
Not sure if this is possible but I will make sure to try on as much gear as I can and see what fits when I go to a shop
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1 hour ago, BenBreeg said:1- what age are you? what is your training history?
2- don't take out the push day, but get away from that bodybuilding type split. Train movement, not muscles (to a certain extent). You should be able to set up your lifting days essentially hitting upper and lower movements in all planes. Push/pull horizontal, push/pull vertical, trap bar or db deadlifts, unilateral squat variation (rear elevated split squat, lunge, etc.). Sled drags would be great.
No need to overthink things. Plyos can be box jumps, lateral work, etc.
I am a young teenager that when I was younger would workout on the elliptical or treadmill or take walks with family.
Looked up "hockey workout schedule" and found this, has the idea of what you are talking about and might do that instead of the old schedule. https://www.relentlesshockey.com/post/creating-the-perfect-workout-for-hockey-players
The website seems to have good things and will look around into it but I want to build a schedule that is easy to follow
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22 minutes ago, Buzz_LightBeer said:Strength training is all well and good, but throw in a decent amount of plyo and explosive movements as well. I think I'd focus 66-75% of workouts to lower body/back, but that's just me. And ALWAYS make the time to properly warm up and stretch, stretch, stretch. Make sure your diet can handle the increased workload and muscle mass too.
This YouTube page has some great routines to help an aspiring hockey player. Good luck!!
I will check out the youtube page for sure.
I was thnking of taking out the chest/shoulders/tricep days since that is not that important for hockey and will probably put a plyo/explosive movement work to replace it. Does it have to be hockey specific or does anything work well?
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1 hour ago, Jbear said:I think going to a good shop with patient and experienced employees is the best thing you can do at the outset. Later you can start buying online (SidelineSwap is AWESOME). I find that I spend an average of an hour fitting players for protective gear if they need multiple items. My recommendation is not to lock yourself into any one brand and choose with your eyes closed. There's always a mobility/protection trade-off, but if you're patient, you don't have to give up too much of either. I would take all the marketing with a grain of salt. For example CCM markets Jetspeed as mobile and Tacks as protective. FT6 Pro pants are more protective (IMO) than AS-V Pros. It's more important that your gear fits properly and accommodates your individual mechanics than what the catalog says. Try as many brands and families as you can and put together a package that works for you.
When I have kids that I coach who come with stuff that's not right for them. Often they've made decisions with their eyes. They got what they thought looked cool, or it's what Connor uses, or the coach said to get it, or the blurb online was convincing. All that matters is that it fits you correctly and works with your mechanics.
Anyway...that's my opinion. Good luck!
Thanks for the input. I will definitely go the a pro shop with an open mind. I know I will definitely try the girdles on though since they were a good fit for shoeshine boy.
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I am a youth hockey player. I started working out about a week ago so I can get better for the fall since I am not doing summer hockey. I have a baseball net and a old whiteboard to shoot pucks, will probably upgrade later since the setup works.
I have a schedule to workout and have been somewhat consistent with it but its hard because my days are not all the same. Monday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps), Tuesday (Legs, Calfs), Wednesday (Rest), Thursday (Cardio), Friday (Back, Biceps, Forearms), Saturday (Rest day but usually hikes), Sunday (Cardio).
Do you know any good hockey specific workouts or stickhandling drills I could do with minimal equipment? I really only have a workout bench, dumbbells, and cardio equipment, plus the shooting stuff mentioned above. I really want to get better I have been playing in a rec league for two years now (previously a figure skater 3 years but stopped before finding hockey) and have seen improvement because of good coaches but need to start taking initiative to get better myself. Thanks for any knowledge on the topic!
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8 minutes ago, shoeshine boy said:adult female player here. I switched to a girdle about 6 years ago and I'll never go back to regular pants. I like the Bauer wrap-style girdles. I can adjust the waist and thigh sections as tight or as loose as I want.
if you have the chance, check out some Stark MFG equipment: https://starkhockey.com/collections/women-s
one thing I've always hated about Bauer women's gear is their ridiculous sizing:
this would put my SO, who weighs around 135 in a large. seriously?
I will look into the Stark hockey gear.
Looking at the Bauer girdles and see two options. Do you like the ACP Elite or the ACP Pro?
I agree the women's sizing was crazy and didn't even want to check it out, its like a joke
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I am a girl joining a travel A team. I am looking for new gear for more protection. I am also willing to look on Sidelineswap for older models also. My old is different pieces from Play It Again Sports, Sidelineswap, and neighbors. I don't have much experience buying new gear since its just guessing if it will fit and being okay with it. I want my gear to fit me properly. I am in the market for new shoulder, elbow, and shin pads, as well as pants/girdle. I think Bauer is my brand but I am open to using other brands also. I am not sure if I should look into Supreme or Vapor because I want protection since I block shots a lot. I play center, wing, and defense and I am a very fast skater. Definitely want very protective shin pads because I have been injured by a hard shot between the skate and the shinguard and that was not fun. For the breezers, I have had a hard time finding ones that fit me. I used the Supreme 2s Pros as my first pants, some random Bauer one on Sidelineswap that was too big, and I am using CCM pants from I don't know how long ago that fit the length but I have to keep tightening the strap on the ice since the waist seems too big. As a girl I don't know what pants will fit well, and I have looked up the CCM women's gear and many have submitted bad reviews on the fit and protectiveness. Thought a girdle would work since its tight fitting and would fit to my body snuggly so the pants don't fall while playing. I plan on going to a pro shop to try some gear on but would like to have an idea of what to try first. Any knowledge on this topic is helpful. Thanks!
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CCM's 55 flex is only one inch taller than a junior stick. Would that be good to use since the flex isnt that different?