Cunndies 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 Like the column JR! :)I picked up a copy at the Fife game tonight, like I normally do, and just thought I'd post a little message of congrats for getting in such a decent magazine. Well done guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crosskore 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 Is there anyway I can read it on the net or anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger-#8 1 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 whts the artical about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 I haven't received a copy of it.It was a article talking about MSH. The second article, which is about sticks will appear in next month's article, along with a 1/4 pg MSH ad.I am currently working on getting a pair of SyNergy and KOR skates and doing a direct comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 This is the first article. I don't know if it was edited.By JR Boucicautwww.modsquadhockey.comMy name is JR Boucicaut and I am one of the administrators on ModSquadHockey.com. My “real†job is at a hockey proshop in Orlando, FL. My work in the field, as well as on message boards and relations with hockey manufacturers - in fact, I’ve been called a “hockey product geek†by the VP of a hockey company - has given me the reputation as someone “in-the-know.†MSH is really looking forward to contributing to Face-Off and helping out its subscribers.MSH was established in March 2004; however, its roots go deeper than that. It is the brainchild of 8 men who were moderators on another message board for a number of years. We decided to start up their own website and have enjoyed success ever since. We all come from different walks of life and parts of the world, but hockey is what ties us all together. We have close to 900 members as well as representatives from every major hockey manufacturer on board. Anyway, enough of that – let’s talk gear!There has been a growing trend in the industry to “get lighter.†Light skates, light sticks, light pads, heck, even light underwear! Manufacturers are trying to get skates in the sub-840g range; however, it is difficult to find the happy medium between weight and durability. Sticks are going the same route as well. 2004 marked several entries into the “ultra-premium†($179 and up) stick market. Finally, let’s have a moment of silence for two manufacturers who ceased operations this summer. Hespeler and Brian’s provided great product in both the player and goalie world over the years, but in this age of mergers in the hockey industry, the smaller companies are having trouble staying afloat. MSH actually had an excellent relationship with Hespeler and its staff and is confident that they will rebound from this situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crosskore 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 Bravo JR.I think your next article should be about "the faces of MSH". You can start off with a biography of me, that should sell well. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cunndies 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 JR - that was the article, as it was printed. It also said something like "Enough for now, I'll be talking sticks next month" at the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Accord 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 Great job JR.Is this magazine available in the USA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?sh...t=0entry65084They are increasing circulation to North America. But there's a link to get a subscription. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Accord 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2004 Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted October 17, 2004 Bravo JR.I think your next article should be about "the faces of MSH". You can start off with a biography of me, that should sell well. :D Ah comon Crosskore, not another article that nobody will read. :D lolNice job JR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2004 Good job JR, Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDE3 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2004 Did they pay you for the article?...just curious.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted October 18, 2004 No. We are getting a 1/4 page ad in their magazine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 18, 2004 Did they pay you for the article?...just curious.... No, we're trading services, JR's brain for publicity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foppa21 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2004 JR's brain for publicity? Somehow I think Face-Off got the short end of the stick in that deal. I could be mistaken though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2004 It works out well for Face-Off. They get a nice article written by an expert for free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 18, 2004 JR's brain for publicity? Somehow I think Face-Off got the short end of the stick in that deal. I could be mistaken though... We couldn't get an offer on the rest of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foppa21 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2004 Yeah, I was just joking around, kosy. Face-Off is definitely getting a bargain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDE3 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2004 No. We are getting a 1/4 page ad in their magazine. In free exchange I assume.....well that's fair enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted October 18, 2004 HA. Ha. ha. :)I just thought it would be a fun thing to do. I was Sports Editor of my HS newspaper for two years and also in college. I also interned for The Miami Herald. I majored in Communications. Been a long time so I've had a byline but like I said, it was fun... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
