kosydar 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2004 I remember seeing a few pictures of guys wearing Gretzky helmets in practice. I know one was Rob Ray, he had some huge ass sticker on his, and I want to say the other one was Smyth. Sounds like a Smyth thing to do anyway. Yup, it was Smyth. That reminded me of a picture of Ray giving the camera the finger during the playoffs last year, :D . I think we're thinking of the same pic. Its the one where you can see his nice gut. Just goes to show you don't need a six pack to play in the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 I think warranty may not be the biggest issue in the pros. They passed a rule that they must start out with a new helmet every season. I don't know How Messier's helmet can be new at each year, lolCavs019, They are not always wearing new equipment like helmet like you think,For the skates, a lot of players keep their skate all the season. The only thing I think that they change a lot is their sticks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 Leetch has worn the same skates for almost a decade I think. Same with his gloves. If you look closely, you can see that they're painted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 Same with his gloves. If you look closely, you can see that they're painted. like Jagr's gloves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 Leetch has worn the same skates for almost a decade I think. Same with his gloves. If you look closely, you can see that they're painted. Yeah, he's one of those players who don't like to switch equipment when they are very used to that certain piece of equipment.I remember seeing a clip on HNIC of Toronto's equipment manager taping up the logos and spray painting the gloves just in time for his first game as a Leaf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stereo77 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 i use elbo grease to clean my helmeti remember seeing the equpiment manager for the leafs colouring leech's gloves in to suit the team colour.i think the commentator said they were 6 years old!wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted July 26, 2004 Yeah, his gloves are first-generation Z-Airs which came out in 98. He didn't wear them in an actual game til 2001. I remember watching him in pregame skates wearing them but would switch back to his GX800s for games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites