Starting in Goal as an Adult

[bunnyman666 445]

Stick and puck turned drop-in hockey report: Different rink.I was the singular goalie. It broke into 3-on-3 half ice. Exhausting isn't the word for it. But I was playing with a higher skill level than normal. I am also convinced that a few people who frequent my home rink are kinda jerks. Not all, mind; but a few have elitist attitudes that are not deserved.

Anywho- yeah, I let in a few stinkers, but a lot of the goals I let in were set plays- i.e. "tic-tac-toe-bam!" I made some weird saves, as well.

The worst part: I normally wear player elbow pads with my CA. Dopey, old me FORGOT them, as well as my neck guard :0

I will put pix of the protection I fashioned on my instagram page, user name bunnydevildude. Look for them after 6 p.m. Central.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Stick and puck turned drop-in hockey report: Different rink.I was the singular goalie. It broke into 3-on-3 half ice. Exhausting isn't the word for it. But I was playing with a higher skill level than normal. I am also convinced that a few people who frequent my home rink are kinda jerks. Not all, mind; but a few have elitist attitudes that are not deserved.

Anywho- yeah, I let in a few stinkers, but a lot of the goals I let in were set plays- i.e. "tic-tac-toe-bam!" I made some weird saves, as well.

The worst part: I normally wear player elbow pads with my CA. Dopey, old me FORGOT them, as well as my neck guard :0

I will put pix of the protection I fashioned on my instagram page, user name bunnydevildude. Look for them after 6 p.m. Central.

Elbow pads??

[bunnyman666 445]

Elbow pads??

In the loosest sense of the word.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

In the loosest sense of the word.

I mean I'm confused... you wear player elbow pads AND your C/A?

[bunnyman666 445]

The elbow cups in my CA are very deficient. I unlaced them and NORMALLY wear player elbow pads.

Let's just say I was a lucky, lucky dude today.

When I get my next CA, I will have much better, INTEGRATED elbow protection with it.

Edited January 29, 2016 by bunnyman666

[beedee 227]

^ just followed you.

[Thinkingjack 51]

Martin Brodeur wore player elbow pads in his C/A

he would get his C/A and cut out the elbow pads and wear regular ones. Gave him better mobility and the protection was much better, ive been toying with this idea myself because the ones on my bauer kind of get loose and it sucks when they do

[bunnyman666 445]

^ just followed you.

Thanks.

I will show the downright futile and frankly SCARY substitutes for "elbow protection" tonight.

Martin Brodeur wore player elbow pads in his C/A

he would get his C/A and cut out the elbow pads and wear regular ones. Gave him better mobility and the protection was much better, ive been toying with this idea myself because the ones on my bauer kind of get loose and it sucks when they do

I never felt comfortable with the so-called "elbow protection" that were in my Vaughn LT80 CA. I could have seen problems with those cups, frankly.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

My old Bauer's elbow area wasn't great really but never had any issues with it.

The Passau on the other hand... whole different story. I'm pretty sure I could take a slapshot to the elbow and barely even feel it. I also like that the protection basically goes right down to my wrist, too.

[bunnyman666 445]

Passau is where I am thinking of going, Opti; which is why I say that my next CA will more than likely have integrated elbow protection.

The elbow pads actually help with bolster the somewhat lacking arm protection that Vaughn CA's infamously possess.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Passau is where I am thinking of going, Opti; which is why I say that my next CA will more than likely have integrated elbow protection.

The elbow pads actually help with bolster the somewhat lacking arm protection that Vaughn CA's infamously possess.

Passau or Brown are going to be the two best options with regards to protection.

[Thinkingjack 51]

I modified the elbows on my 6000s, I like the elbow cups but theyre restrictive and the blocks are big but don't seem to cover the areas I want covered right

[bunnyman666 445]

Passau or Brown are going to be the two best options with regards to protection.

I wanted to buy a CA to try the position, so the Vaughn did it's job as far as I am concerned. I was able to bolster it enough to not give me stingers; but I need better since I am serious about the position of goaler.

I modified the elbows on my 6000s, I like the elbow cups but theyre restrictive and the blocks are big but don't seem to cover the areas I want covered right

I think you may end up liking using player elbows if you go that direction, as the elbow pads bolster areas of the elbow and forearm well. The best elbow pad I found for this purpose? The lowly Reebok 4K, as there is no biceps protection to get in the way. But as always- your preference may dictate something different. Edited January 29, 2016 by bunnyman666

[badger_14 601]

I had a good game - felt much more relaxed, I think having the movement practice on Tuesday helped. I made more of an effort to butterfly slide properly (vs. shifting my hips) and ended up in unexpected places, so that will take more practice, but I got back alright. I did let by a dumb goal or two.

However: Tomorrow is my "goalie birthday" (as my teammates called it - that's one year now of playing goal) and so today they surprised me after the game with a present (a copy of "Red Army") and lots of applause. Best team.

[bunnyman666 445]

I had a good game - felt much more relaxed, I think having the movement practice on Tuesday helped. I made more of an effort to butterfly slide properly (vs. shifting my hips) and ended up in unexpected places, so that will take more practice, but I got back alright. I did let by a dumb goal or two.

However: Tomorrow is my "goalie birthday" (as my teammates called it - that's one year now of playing goal) and so today they surprised me after the game with a present (a copy of "Red Army") and lots of applause. Best team.

It sounds like your teammates love you! That is AWESOME!!!!!

[badger_14 601]

They're a really great bunch of guys. They've had me as a goalie literally since I first started - I came to the rink for a clinic, showed up early, and Peter (who runs the skate) was like "hey! come and goalie for us!" The fact that I had never played goal except on asphalt before did not deter him. And, in spite of that, they've stuck with me. I had mentioned my "goalie birthday" to Peter a few weeks ago (in the context of "I'll try to be less hard on myself after my 1 year mark") but I was in no way expecting any kind of acknowledgment, and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

[bunnyman666 445]

Not trying to get weird on you, but you really have a special situation, mate! Cherish that group!!!!

[beedee 227]

We won last night 7-1. I had a shutout going until part way through the 3rd. Shot came from the point, redirected off my defenseman's stick, then off my stick and in. Our team put up 36 shots, and they only had 18. Nothing major to report so I will keep it short.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

First game with the new mask, just in time for playoffs!

First playoff game ended pretty well, 7-5 win. That's the first time I've won a playoff game, I'd been 0-3 prior to this. It's funny, it was in the 2nd period when we were up 5-3 I was sitting there thinking "okay, so I have a 5.00 GAA this season... so if we score 6 I'll be good" and that ended up being exactly correct. We DID need 6 goals.

Anyway, camera fell off about midway through the 3rd, which sucks because I had some really big saves after that. Two with the glove, one robbing a guy who had a half open net when it was 6-5.

[bunnyman666 445]

When do you play against mis-match sock pony tail boy again, Opti? That is a game I can't wait to watch, and I hope you make Hextall and Smith proud against that tosser!

[IPv6Freely 2092]

When do you play against mis-match sock pony tail boy again, Opti? That is a game I can't wait to watch, and I hope you make Hextall and Smith proud against that tosser!

Championship game, Feb 21.

[bunnyman666 445]

Championship game, Feb 21.

Make certain your camera works well. I hope you give him at least ONE blocker punch to his throat!

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Make certain your camera works well. I hope you give him at least ONE blocker punch to his throat!

LOL and I thought *I* had anger issues ;)

[beedee 227]

Championship game, Feb 21.

Can you live-stream it please!!!

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Can you live-stream it please!!!

Hah, that would actually be awesome.