NHL Gloves Between Periods?

[EJB 488]

So just because I'm sitting here and just watched, wondered and have time.... What do they do with them? Seems like "almost" everyone dumps them in the bin, where do they go? Assume some type of dryer? What is it? Is it like a bunch of post dryers that they go on?

Do they do this with other gear that we don't see?

Do they do this at lower levels? High end D1?

[IPv6Freely 2093]

[Gummer12 134]

Do they do this with other gear that we don't see?

Do they do this at lower levels? High end D1?

Yes

[EJB 488]

Excellent, thanks, OR!

[RadioGaGa 162]

Someone in the know can correct me, but I don't think it is uncommon for guys to have 2 sets of gloves. I've seen quite often, mid period, a trainer bringing a guy 2 gloves. I assume they practice with a pair in the morning...start the game with a dry pair, then keep rotating and drying gloves throughout the game.

[RadioGaGa 162]

Wow...I had no idea those dryers were that expensive. Seems like such a simple device. I figured between $500-Grand.

[Neal 41]

2 sets is standard. Some guys are using 4-6 pairs a game!

I've noticed guys handing their gloves back to the trainer when they come to the bench. Probably swapping out for a dry pair. I remember Raymond Bourque as a guy who wore 6 pairs a game, switching part way through each period. Actually, if I had a training staff and an NHL budget I'd do the same. Wet gloves suck.