DangerIsGo 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 Ok, so I just moved up here from central NJ where the local arenas near me offered open hockey once or twice a week at late night, mostly on a friday. Now, after moving up here, I find that the major arena near me, North Eastern Sports Center offers 'Stick Time' which I guess is Open Hockey, at 12pm! 12pm! Who the hell plays open hockey at 12pm? I'm working and I guarantee that many other people are working too. I was wondering if anyone lived around here and was able to point out a few arenas that offer it at night? I am not going to skip work to play hockey, no way. And as I look on other arenas websites (the VERY few that actually have sites), I either see they don't offer it or they offer it during the day. What the hell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greech 4 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Ok, so I just moved up here from central NJ where the local arenas near me offered open hockey once or twice a week at late night, mostly on a friday. Now, after moving up here, I find that the major arena near me, North Eastern Sports Center offers 'Stick Time' which I guess is Open Hockey, at 12pm! 12pm! Who the hell plays open hockey at 12pm? I'm working and I guarantee that many other people are working too. I was wondering if anyone lived around here and was able to point out a few arenas that offer it at night? I am not going to skip work to play hockey, no way. And as I look on other arenas websites (the VERY few that actually have sites), I either see they don't offer it or they offer it during the day. What the hell?What town you in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Stick time isn't drop-in/pickup hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerIsGo 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Shrewsbury, next to Worcester.It isn't? Then what is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Stick time is just shooting around without pads on. Pickup is just like a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greech 4 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Did you try the other rink in Marlboro, Navin? IIRC, they should have a 12-1 pickup. Sorry I'm not much of a help, I'm 35 minutes down the road and have my choice of 4 different pickup sessions :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 5 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 The definition of "stick time" depends on the rink. The Saturday 10-12 "stick practice" at Hockeytown in Saugus, MA has always entailed a scrimmage the times I have gone (after about 20 min of warming up the goalies and waiting for everyone to get on the ice). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerIsGo 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 In central NJ, my local rink, the open hockey consisted of 15-20 minutes of just shooting around (warmup) and then 1.5 hours of actual playing. I can't do the afternoon sessions but once every two weeks and that's not good enough for me. There's gotta be places that offer it at a reasonable time for adults. I mean it IS adult open hockey and since adults work during the day....it only makes sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mxihockey 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Your in MA, one of the 3 M's. There is no open ice on week nights after work. Youth hockey is too popular and takes up all the ice time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 The definition of "stick time" depends on the rink. The Saturday 10-12 "stick practice" at Hockeytown in Saugus, MA has always entailed a scrimmage the times I have gone (after about 20 min of warming up the goalies and waiting for everyone to get on the ice).I'd rather skate on my driveway than skate at Hockeytown. For the OP: call around to the local rinks and ask if there are any regular pick-ups that rent the ice. The rink should be able to put you in touch with guys who rent the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 I'd rather skate on my driveway than skate at Hockeytown.I've never been on the ice there, but their roller rink (upstairs) is pretty bad.... the floor gets insanely slick because of the cool air I assume? I've taken a few epic tumbles. Wish I could be more of a help, DangerIsGo... Most places in MA that I've encountered do offer open hockey only during the day... couple places near me have it weekdays 10am-Noon, etc. In the summer time, it's just college kids skating their asses off, so a slow poke like me usually hides out on the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zylos45 118 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 Ok, so I just moved up here from central NJ where the local arenas near me offered open hockey once or twice a week at late night, mostly on a friday. Now, after moving up here, I find that the major arena near me, North Eastern Sports Center offers 'Stick Time' which I guess is Open Hockey, at 12pm! 12pm! Who the hell plays open hockey at 12pm? I'm working and I guarantee that many other people are working too. I was wondering if anyone lived around here and was able to point out a few arenas that offer it at night? I am not going to skip work to play hockey, no way. And as I look on other arenas websites (the VERY few that actually have sites), I either see they don't offer it or they offer it during the day. What the hell?All the stick times run around these parts are at the same time. And I think you mean the New England Sports Center http://www.nes.com/ If you want want more info about pick up hockey and leagues in Mass join the Mass Skaters Yahoo group. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/mass_...c=dir&slk=2Buddy of mine started this after a succesful version just for goalies.You will get posts on everything from teams looking for players for the upcoming season to pickup skates (Hour rentals) looking for players.I have hooked up with a couple of skates through this. I recommend it highly!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor Hook 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 Mass Skaters list is how I find all my pickup ice. Such a good service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerIsGo 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2010 Ok everyone, So I moved to North Reading (next to Woburn) and I was calling pretty much every rink within a 30 mile radius and (still not done calling) most of them offer it between 10 and 2 (various times between but the general consensus is that). Unacceptable. Only Hockeytown offered it between 10 and midnight on saturday evening. That works. So does anyone know places that are closer to the north? What is this mass skaters list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted January 7, 2010 Check the rink at Philips Andover. I remember seeing pickups going on there at 9 or 10 and they shut down by 11pm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerIsGo 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 I called them and asked, the woman who picked up had no idea..she put me through to some guy who didnt pick up the phone so i cant confirm the 930 time. Ill try again tomorrow. Hopefully better luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdk927 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Try stinky socks, they have no commitment hockey at Phillips and a couple other rinks in the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 5 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Subscribe to the Mass Skaters list. It is a distribution list for teams and pick-ups looking for players. Post a message detailing what you are looking for and it will be sent to 100s of players.http://sports.dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/m...c=dir&slk=2Greater Boston Ice Hockey also lists pick-ups. http://www.greaterbostonicehockey.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
