hockeyplayah18 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 hey guys, I'm starting a men's league tomorrow and I just wanted to hear some opinions on what the play is like..the league im in is the second most competitive league. I'm trying to get back in shape for college tryouts. I've been a travel player for 7 years but i want to know how rough it is out there even though it says no hitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Every league at every rink is different Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterphfr 12 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Even within a league or team it can be different depending on what your trying to get out of it, and your level of intensity/physical style of play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor Hook 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 It also depends on the refs and how much they let go. If they do their job and make fair calls, the game can usually police itself. If they're just collecting donut dollars and don't give a rip, then it may be a hackfest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joelnmich 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Check the league out and then don't be afraid to quit if the league is dangerous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyplayah18 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 oh its not that, im just tryin to get a feel for what type of contact will be going on because im debating whether im going to wear my new visor or stick to my cage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D aka speck 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 I say... start with the cage. Don't second guess your own safety. If you think you'll be better off in the visor, by all means, switch. But, don't make that assessment till you get there my friend.EDIT: spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toonces 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 It's impossible to know without being familiar with the league itself. Like Chadd said, it varies from rink to rink, league to league.If you are apprehensive at all, use your cage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willy0314 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 I say... start with the cage. Don't second guess your own safety. If you think you'll be better off in the visor, by all means, switch. But, don't make that assessment till you get there my friend.EDIT: spellingyour not a fan of the beer league guy who rips 6ft high slapshots all the time??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hapamatt122 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 I say stick with the cage, you'll be wearing it for college. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 Bring a screwdriver. You'll know by the end of warm-ups what is appropriate. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyplayah18 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 just had my first mens league game..definately putting my visor back on haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Stranger 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 I say stick with the cage, you'll be wearing it for college.This would be my choice too, I had a hell of a time switching back to the cage when I had to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D aka speck 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 I say... start with the cage. Don't second guess your own safety. If you think you'll be better off in the visor, by all means, switch. But, don't make that assessment till you get there my friend.EDIT: spellingyour not a fan of the beer league guy who rips 6ft high slapshots all the time??? That, or the guy who sticks you in the face because he falls down and his stick goes up...Good times :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
