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shoeshine boy

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    On 11/27/2025 at 1:03 AM, samlevy0515 said:

    We actually had the same debate in our rec league last season! Did your goalie mention why he needed the AirPods – was it for music, hearing protection, or something else?

    the original person who was using them IS a goalie and we were looking the other way. it didn't become an issue until a position player said, "but what about MMMEEEEE?????" and we consider that a safety issue. the goalie got a little pissy about it until he figured out that he just needed to talk to us about it. I figure sooner or later, a position player will try the same thing for real and we'll deal with it then.

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    6 hours ago, Williamad33 said:

    Good call on making the switch — it’s never fun to admit it’s time, but after enough stitches it’s just not worth gambling. Visibility is always the main concern when moving from visor to cage.

    The newer flat-bar designs are definitely a step up. I’ve tried both Bauer and CCM versions and found the sightlines much better than the old round-bar cages. Personally, I think black cages give the best visibility because your eyes adjust and kind of “ignore” the bars compared to silver or white.

    my league is requiring full facial for all but A division (we call it AAA, we have 4 subdivisions of AAA) and even A divisions will be required to wear at least a half shield. this change was done because our insurance costs were going up and up, mostly due to B level players taking pucks and sticks to the face and then requiring extensive dental work. I've heard a few people bitching but not many, at least not yet.

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    A few years ago I obtained a pair of hockey pants used in the movie “Miracle”. Eventually I had them turned into a shell. I’ve dropped about 50 pounds in the last year so now they don’t fit anymore. I was able to buy a smaller shell and Capital City Sharpening performed a “stripe transplant” for me. They did a fantastic job and I couldn’t be happier! Note: they discovered that the stars on the right stripe were built upside down. Check out the “before” picture on the bottom!

    Miracle shell.jpg

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    this question is for the adult players out there.

    does your league have insurance for injuries that's NOT USA Hockey/HockeyCanada insurance?

    some background: our league is instituting a full facial protection rule next Summer for all levels except the Elite players. the main reason is due to rising insurance costs caused by players with half shields (already required) needing expensive dental work and other facial injuries. as you can imagine, there's pushback and whining "I'm an adult! it should be my choice!" but as an independent (non-rink) league, insurance is crucial. at least one of the rink0run leagues in town dropped USA Hockey insurance years ago and now just goes without any.

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    there are 2 types of shells, pant shells and girdle shells. most of the time, a girdle shell is smaller and thicker material. you CAN wear it over pants if you size up but it's going to be hotter. even with my girdle, I prefer pant shells because they're not as hot.

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    23 hours ago, krisdrum said:

    Got it.  Thanks.  Maybe I should have given it a try.  I'm running similar sizes and set up and have plenty of room in the Player bag.  Rechecked last night after my skate and I don't have any gear larger than Adult Small and 13" gloves and shins.  Is your gear a pretty tight fit in the Junior bag?  Or do you have room to spare?  

    I think this is the video I watched that helped me pack most efficiently:

    the only issue that you might have is skate size but you could always store your skates blade up with soakers if you had to.

    I don't have a bunch of extra space but really, I was carrying too much crap around anyway. the only time I wish that I had more space is when I go to tournaments.

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    22 hours ago, krisdrum said:

    What size equipment are you wearing?  I debated getting the Junior size when I received the senior bag as a gift, but it seemed like the Junior was going to be a really tight fit for my gear, so I stuck with the Senior.  I mostly wear Adult Small gear.  

    I'm a 5'2" female so most of my gear is smaller (13" shins and gloves for example) plus I also wear a girdle instead of traditional pants. I'm confidant that the girdle/shell is a huge help in getting my stuff in the smaller bag. 

  19. Posted · Edited by shoeshine boy · Report reply

    I got a Pacific Rink bag just over a year ago and I'm loving it. at 54, I feel better being balanced with my gear instead of having it on one side (I used Warrior Pro Carry bags for YEARS) and refuse to get a wheeled bag.

    https://www.pacificrink.com/products/player-bag

    mine is a junior bag though so a bit different from their main bag. I looked at both but wasn't a fan of those "hideaway backpack straps" on the senior bag.

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