Sparty4 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 I'm looking for someplace to pick up some extra ice in the Metro Detroit area. Currently I'm playing pickup once a week but would like to find a few new spots where there's a bit more competition. If anyone knows of any ice i would appreciate a heads up.I apologize if this is a repost, if there is a related thread already started on this subject please just let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cougarscaptain87 12 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 onyx in rochester hills, drop in every day at 11:30 i believe. call them (248) 601 6699 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D aka speck 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 Suburban Ice in Farmington hills Saturdays at 10:00.Or go here http://www.arenamaps.com you can sort by arena name or city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty4 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 Thanks, I will check it out.Quick question...do you know how what kind of showing they get as far as number of skaters and pace of play is? I am by no means an allstar but I can play and am looking for something with a younger group of people who know the game, play with their heads up and move the puck.Thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D aka speck 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 Thanks, I will check it out.Quick question...do you know how what kind of showing they get as far as number of skaters and pace of play is? I am by no means an allstar but I can play and am looking for something with a younger group of people who know the game, play with their heads up and move the puck.Thanks again Most of the drop-in guys at Suburban are beginner level, there are a couple ringers that show up with a ton of patience. But, what do you want for $8.00 for an hour and a half? :) Most weeks there's about 3 people on the bench so there's some room. I won't be there this weekend but, possibly next. PM me if you decide to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3803 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 Novi Ice Arena, Wed and Sat 10pm. $8 for 1.5 hrs. www.noviicearena.comThe skate is at a pretty good pace - good mix of talent. Plus the sharpening is amazing in the proshop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hehatemefrisbee 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 St. Mary's Ice ArenaSaturday's 9pm-1030pmPlus i hear the sharpenings there are better than at Novi! B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3803 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 Sure they do. That's why your boss changed his entire sharpening philosophy after he ran into this brotha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 Sir, he specifically requested a "brotha". Well, to tell the family secret, your grandmother was Dutch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biaggi 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 Arctic pond in Plymouth has a good drop in at 12:00 noon on Tuesday and Thursday. The pace is as good as I've ever seen at a drop in. Garden City has it at 11:00 am Mon Wed Fri, most the guys are loder, but pretty good. DAMN I hate having a day job again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes_86 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 I know it's a bit further out:Adult Drop-In ScheduleSaturday, February 17 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm Hartland Sunday, February 18 9:30 am - 11:00 am Hartland Saturday, February 24 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm Hartland Sunday, February 25 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Hartland Cost: $10.00 per Skater - Goalies are Free Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty4 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 Everyone... thank's for the heads up I'm gonna try and make it out to a couple of these next week. It seems like the real good skates are always in the middle of the day... sucks to have a day job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epstud74 24 Report post Posted February 24, 2007 middle of the day is everywhere. It pays to be a famous ex NHLer or something along those lines and get 2 hour lunch breaks..cuz nowadays I never get any ice time, but back when I was younger and working retail, I could play the 11-2pm ice times and go up against guys like Reed Larson or Bill Butters. I still remember the time I parked myself in front of net during a drop in game when Larson was playing..I didnt do it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangles919 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 i dunno if you mind playing from 11pm-1230am but at St. Clair shores it 6.00 for an hour and a half every monday and thursday nights.. its a pretty good pace and a mix between young guys and some older guys but most nights its pretty decent showing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capes921 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 sparty4, you a MSU student? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hordie Gowe 17 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Arctic pond in Plymouth has a good drop in at 12:00 noon on Tuesday and Thursday. The pace is as good as I've ever seen at a drop in. Garden City has it at 11:00 am Mon Wed Fri, most the guys are loder, but pretty good. DAMN I hate having a day job again!Thats a pretty good skate, I've made it out there a few times, although you can get some idiots out there sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty4 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 i was a student there... graduated in '02. I'm just living in the royal oak area looking to start playing more hockey since i've been relegated to skating only once a week the past couple years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
