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game is at 8:30 any other day id love this game time, but tomorrow i wished it was at 11:30. I would take her to the rink, but she thinks our hockey sucks - what can i say, its just A division . Ive already sat her down and explained to her that there are about 364 other days in the year where i could spend the entire day with her, buy her flowers and chocolates ect... but she just doesn't get it.

Was told by my g/f that im a horrible person because I want to play hockey on valentines day....

New winnipeg X60s

Got it brand new in July

Drove over some snow and cracked my front bumper. By some snow, I mean a bit on the ground - not a snowbank or snow mixed with ice ect.. The car is only 5 months old and i was just taking my foot off the clutch to start in 1st gear (maybe going 2 mph). Cant believe the crappy quality of this car - Mazdaspeed 3. I brought it to my dealership and they said it was my own fault. Didn't need this bill...

Foot size - Narrow forefoot, even narrower heel Play about 4 to 5 times a week Last skate worn: NBH One95 size 8c After a solid 2 years of using my one95s, it was time to move on and get another new pair of hockey skates. I usually go for the Bauer Supreme line, but with a price tag of $850 I didn't have the cash at the time. I am extremely hard on my skates (ie. shots blocked, cuts, and overall use). So I usually expect my skates to last about 1.5 seasons, 2 at the most. Fit I have always had problems finding skates that fit properly. At one point I think that I tried every boot and brand in the market and was still unhappy. The 11ks that I wore were a 8 D/AA fit. Initially when I put the skates on pre-bake they felt good. I noticed that there was some slippage in my left heel, but figured I could use the pump to make it more snug. Once the skates came out of the oven they felt great. The heel problem went away. As time wore on (and the pump started to leak - seems like a common problem with these skates) the slippage not only came back, but got worse. I was pumping these skates after every shift about 10 to 15 times. My right skate however, fit like a glove. It was perfect throughout. Overall 8/10 Blade/Holder Can't really comment on the Epro holder because as soon as I got these skates Tuuk's went on the boot. Weight This skate isn't the lightest boot on the market, but then again it isn't the heaviest. I liked the weight of the 11ks because it didn't feel like you were wearing nothing. It is considerably lighter than past Reebok skates and I am happy to see that the 11k's are now able to stack up against other companies in this category. Overall 9/10 Protection When I played competitive I was known for my shot blocking, and I guess that aspect of my game never went away. Being a winger, I usually find myself in the way when a defenceman takes a shot from the blueline. 8 times out of 10 the puck hits me. With the plastic toe cap, shots there are fine. No pain or sting. With the side of the skate - started off good, but then it felt like the boot broke down too quickly. Shots to the side of the boot started to sting a bit. The best feature protection wise for the 11k in my opinion is the thick felt tongue. Held up great. Overall 7/10 Performance Heel slip aside, the skate was great on the ice. I liked having such a flexible skate around my ankles as I am a big fan of having a boot that has some "give" to it. The skate reacted when I needed it to, and they felt great on the ice from day 1. Overall 9/10 Durability Being the top end model, I expected these skates to last, and unfortunately they did not. As stated in the protection, I felt that this skate broke down way too quickly. When I went back to my friend at my LHS he was surprised to see how soft the boot was in such a short period of time. He said this was the first time he saw anything like this with the new 11k's. Maybe I got a defective pair? I don't know. In total, I wore this skate for about 6 months before I had to find a replacement. I was expecting these skates to last much longer than they did. Overall 6.5/10 Intangibles Design wise, this skate is one of the nicest looking skates on the market. I like how Reebok completely changed the graphics and made it look 10x better looking than the 9k model. Conclusion This skate looks worlds different compared to the previous 9k. Reebok has put all the new skate technology into this 11k so it can finally rival the x60,totalone,U+ ect. I do feel like if Reebok released this skate at a different time than the Totalone, it would have been more successful in the hockey market. I was really hoping for this skate to last me much longer than it actually did, and that being said - If I had to buy a new pair of skates tomorrow, I would 100% consider buying Reebok.

Cant stand how i have to pay an arm and a leg just to get a tshirt from the states. All i wanted was the texas rangers claw tshirt and its going to cost me $50!!!

100% I could, but im 4 months away from graduation and being done with all of it. Ill i am going to speak with the school tomorrow and explain my situation. Hopefully they will be able to give me some options

Its interesting how they made end plugs specifically for certain sticks.

Its interesting how they made end plugs specifically for certain sticks.

This is the problem with postponing school. I already put it on hold to chase hockey once - almost made it if not for an injury. I know I can play at this level, Im currently talking with the team to negotiate some type of allowance for school. I've got a feeling that I will eventually have to choose one of the other. This will not be an easy decision.

Was offered a spot on a pro hockey team and am 1 semester away from graduation. I don't know if I should just finish school then maybe try again next year or if i should postpone school (again) and play.

My girlfriend got mad at me because I didn't text message her as soon as I got off the ice. Instead I had a few beers with the guys. In the angry phone call she told me how she doesn't feel wanted and felt like the gift I chose to buy her was out of necessity, not because I wanted to. UGHHHHH can you say confidence issues?

i had the same thing happen to me except i was a Large in the s17 and now a medium in the v08

update helmet - easton s17 gloves - one90 pro skates - one95 custom pants - nikebauer pro sticks - easton se16, warrior dolomite spyne

yea its a drury curve

sooo new twig

Lovin the Itechs

question, you said you took a puck to the knee. Was it a slapshot?

where did you pick up those rangers mitts???

what blade did you put in the one90?

they are a 8d size and thats the holder they came with.

even though the 9k is not the most appealing skate on the market as far as graphics, i've found it to be one of the best preforming skate i have ever used.

here a few more pics i took