JR Boucicaut

Leetch wore 501s (the old model, not that mid line model from the 00's.)

Just heard back from the Devils; they plan for the building to be open on 6/1. So, that's two months before the event.

My underprotective - Jofa 3175 shinpads and 5044 elbows. Elbows are 20 years old (have a backup pair) and I've had the shins for 16 (obviously older than that, but I have a new pair as a backup as well.)

So this is something that has been weighing on me for the past few weeks; part of me feels that we should be okay for an event for Aug 1. But part of me feels that if I start organizing the event, there's no point of return. Keep in mind that the ice is booked, and I haven't heard anything from the rink in terms of a cancellation. The ice bill is not due yet and I haven't paid anything yet. The pucks and jerseys can be turned around in about a month, so I could essentially order the jerseys on July 1. The money would be due then. But if people aren't signing up due to the fact that they're not sure if the event is going to happen, it makes it difficult to get everything set up because the money isn't there to move forward. The question that I am asking is; is there still interest in the event if it's still a possibility to hold it?

Is this after heating up the shaft?

You're trying to make the area more prominent by building up the area (I used to make tape balls, then secure it to the skater's foot with tape) so that you can press into the skate from the inside.

Bummed for @black296tuuk.

It's a scam. I see they've updated their "store" pic to the Bauer Experience MA store, LOL

There are a number of people who have expressed interest but haven't requested access; you can certainly do that now by clicking on the link I provided. Registration is now open.

...that is honeable.

All of the details are in the Participant area.

Really hope you can!

We have had people who have attended our events who the first couple of times just showed up for the skate, then left after, or stayed for dinner. Unfortunately, they end up not getting the full experience. The reason why we do this is to bring people together who have a common interest. The people who come Friday night always seem to come back - you get to meet the members in a relaxed setting.

Start using the link that was provided; you won't be getting an invite. Just knock on the door.

I don't. I was hoping on doing a teardown/review but TRUE never sent me a helmet.

The participation area has been created. Event price is $135 (same as last year.)

Bauer was working on a partnership with MIPS. Went sideways, Bauer makes RE-AKT. MIPS sued. http://www.aitkenklee.com/bauer-hockey-helmets-avoid-infringement-injury/

Well, it’s already made; just depending on how you interpret the court ruling

I had one of the first ones ever made at my old job - Joe and I used to work together. I don’t have one now - not much use for one based on what I’m doing.

Correct, CSW's boot punch will work on toecaps, but it requires quite a bit of heat and careful manipulation to get it to work. Another thing to do is to try to get a little bit more room out of that skate by heating up the heel. The premise behind it is that you can get your foot to sit back further in the boot, therefore getting it off that spot on the toecap. Seems that the skate may be a tad small. That is a bit of a weird spot to be feeling that though. Looking at it, I'm not so sure the CSW punch can hit that - might be in that area where it narrows.

Yes, in two ways. Too hard would mean steel would chip as opposed to dent (edge-wise) and would snap under load (the steel must flex, while you're skating.)

And it's the same story, over and over again.

Yes; custom skates for Bauer and CCM are made in Canada.