Chadd 916 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 The guy here does it to himself. He made a move and I was out of position, so I gave a half hearted one-hand poke check at the puck. He banged my stick up in the air as hard as he could with his stick. Too bad he was hunched over like Gretz and ended up eating the stick. Now he's gunshy about going 1-on-1 with me even when I'm out of position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer8 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 Mack, you are a superior human being, shooting the shins off of spandex wearing "Skippys." I just wish I could have given you the assist. People who hack n' slash at shinny deserve it. Open hockey is one thing, but there's no need for Zorro on ice, ever. Bike helmet, eh? I wonder if you could mount a visor on one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartansniper 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 I have no problem with the 2-2 mini games at a stick and puck, but let me just ask, if it was a stick n pukc situation would u take a slapshot at the net if someone was standing in front of it padding or not? I think that stick and puck is a time to try out new things without worrying about getting smoked into the boards. a 2-2 or 3-3 game is a perfect scenerio for trying out a savard move or anyother move as long as theres no hitting involved. Are there people put there who go to stick and pucks to improve on their hitting? As for the kids who cant handle their sticks and slash away, I think its pretty easy to distinguish who is doing it accidentally and who is trying to hurt. I usually apologise right away if my stick gets loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 I am incredibly pissed there is no stick and puck around me. I just practice sometimes at Open Hockey because my friends a goalie and he likes to work on specific things that the little kids can't help with, but its a pain in the ass to get out of their way when they come into the zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry94 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 what goes around comes around....next time hit them in the neck! Seriously though, it should be common sense that if the guy in front of you doesn't have padding on, you shouldn't rip a shot of ANY kind on net. You just never know what'll happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 The rink down the street has a studio sheet, it's about 1/3 normal size. If you get 6-8 guys it ends up costing the same as it does for open hockey and you have it all to yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 Mack, you are a superior human being, shooting the shins off of spandex wearing "Skippys." I just wish I could have given you the assist. People who hack n' slash at shinny deserve it. Open hockey is one thing, but there's no need for Zorro on ice, ever. Bike helmet, eh? I wonder if you could mount a visor on one... Meh, just figured I would play the role of karma police at the time. They chirped about shots off the ice but put a couple chest-high beauties by some of the guys on my side so they were due. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevo 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 The rink where I play stick and puck, you're not even allowed to take slapshots. I usually just go out to practice stick handling and work on my skating. Of course, there are those people who play like there's pro scouts watching them at all times. I hate those bastards...I got into a fight with some moron three weeks ago because he blasted a slapper right past my head and started laughing...his shot wasn't even directed at the net. Needless to say, I left him with a beating he won't soon forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 I'm sorry, but I have always been taught that you play like you practice. Now, I don't get on the ice looking to put anybody through the boards; hell, I do my best to avoid contact with anybody carrying the puck. But, once I get the puck, I try to flip myself into "game mode." I skate as hard as I can, throw down the best moves I can, make passes as crisp as I can and shoot as hard and as accurate as I can. If I find myself in a situation where, in a game I would shoot, I shoot. I try to turn everything into a learning experience.I don't think of myself as any better or any more important than anybody else on the ice. I don't think of anybody else on the ice as "the enemy" as I would in a game. I don't go out with intentions of showing anybody up. I just go out and play the game. That's how I have fun. Playing like you practice is one thing but open hockey isn't the place to really do it, unless the game is already a pretty competitive one going on. Open hockey is a place to work on things like puck handling, passing, and awareness on the ice. It's a time to try things you wouldn't normally do at a game and just to have fun. Nothing worse that guys in pick up who think they're playing for a contract.If you looking for a hard practice or scrimmage then you should go to a real practice or join a second team. Most guys at open hockey are just looking for a fun game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 at sticktime, we arent aloud to play mini games or take slapshots but everyone does it anyway without any complaints. We have to wear FULL equipment aside from shoulderpads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
