JR Boucicaut

Back when we started MSH, we created a meme based on an ad that my family dog was in. It was directed at members who lacked reading comprehension. My sister had to put Chico down on Monday. He was 14.

Not cool.

Yes.

The Easton Synergy helmet line will be pushed back until 2016.

:) had a few people help me out on this - thanks goes to them!

New car! 2014 Impala 2LT

He was older than Sorrell Booke, who played Boss Hogg.

http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/files/file/192-2015-warrior-hockey-catalogue/ We are doing a different format for Warrior this time - since they have staggered launches we will review as the product gets closer to being in stores. Gloves - New glove line for Covert, which is Warrior's tapered fit line. Starting with the QR1 glove, which is EXTREMELY light, mainly due to the new protective package, which is named Phantom. It is a blend of EPP foams, with a Bone System (which dates back to the original Projekt glove, which was best-in-class on protection) pod on top of it. The glove also features Warrior's first ever flexible thumb, which is named Axis. The glove is also rounded out with a SmartPalm (which eliminates the side pad that is on most gloves on the market and integrates with the entire glove) and continues with the Polygiene liner that was debuted on the AX1 glove last season. The QR Pro glove has all of the features named above, but a different (nash) palm with a traditional side pad. Protective - new Dynasty line for protective, which starts with the HD1 series. On the shoulder pad, you're seeing the latest evolution of SmartCap on the shoulder cap, as well as a new jacket, that is extremely flexible with the IST Gusset. The elbow pad features SmartCap, as well as a sling wrap strap to hold the pad in place. On the forearm, there is a perforated slash guard that helps with ventilation. The shin pad has SmartCap, as well as a sling wrap strap that goes below the knee and a single strap for the calf wing, which is perforated as well. All of the pads have the FnC liner that is on all high-end Warrior product. The Pro line changes colors (it's white) and is what is offered to pro teams in terms of features. Traditional jacket on the shoulder pads, and the elbow pads have an extended forearm (think Jofa xx55) One item that seems to get a bit of buzz is the Dynasty girdle. There's a lot to like here if you are a girdle guy - you're getting foams and plastic on the thigh and hips, and perforated foams everywhere else in the pad. You're getting a 50/fifty spine and kidney pad, as well as Polygiene liner. Integrated cup as well.

Bauer has officially responded to the findings - http://www.bauer.com/helmets

The only difference between the 360 and LTE is now back in the new helmet, albeit in a slimmer package.

They have a new helmet with the same shell that will come out this summer.

http://www.beam.vt.edu/helmet/index.php On the hockey link, the methodology is listed.

The thing is, if you go onto VT's site for the football ratings, all of the things we have talked about (proper fit, helmets are not concussion-proof, etc) is listed clearly on their page.

No idea...lol Used to skate with all 76s back in the day. Going to give this a shot.

That's what I've been telling my staff. All things being equal, the head shape must fit the helmet. That is key. You saw the same thought with the M11. You will see a surge in demand for Krown helmets, I'm sure.

I think we are all waiting on more details on the testing protocol. The results are very interesting. In Warrior's case, you have two helmets with the same shell but the difference is the absence of VN foam on the LTE, and thus got a lower rating. That all being said, if VT outlines what would constitute a 5 star helmet and convey that back to the manufacturers, then this is a good thing. The more research, the better. Although, this is going to be a rough time for retailers - we've already had inquiries on the 360 from customers in the past 3 hours.

And here we go - http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/12564082/virginia-tech-study-hockey-helmets-finds-many-unsafe

Yeah. Only 1 mi from my apt.

Thank you! Yeah...absolutely. Been way too long.

I'll be on wheels for the first time in 14 years. Mounted to NXG, with heel lifts.

http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/files/file/191-2015-ccm-goal-catalogue/

http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/files/file/190-2015-bauer-hockey-goal-catalogue/