Helmet Dilemma

[EBondo 242]

Okay, for Christmas, I got a BAuer 5000 helmet, and like i did with my last one, I took the stickers off of the back of the helmet, but now my friend who is a referee has just informed me that there are upposed to be the two round stickers on the helmet, I have had my other helmet without stickers since I got it, back in MArch, and refs haven't said a word about it, is he b/sin me or is he right?

[Langenbrunner15 0]

id they dont catch yah then theres no nead to get a new helmet

[#94 3]

You don't need them.

I've come across more kids without them than with them.

[QandA 0]

At my course the question was brought up, and if you, the referee, know that it's a newer model helmet and once upon a time had the two stickers on it then theirs no point in saying anything. However if it's an older helmet and your suspiscious and don't find stickers, then that's when you can't wear the helmet. Your safe with your 5000, their shouldn't be a hassle.

[EBondo 242]

Oh believe me Lnagenbrunner, I REFUSE to buy a new helmet all becuase of two damn stickers. But yeah #94, I thought so, I havent been using them since MArch, and even when my helmet was spraypainted and chipping like crazy, they didn;t say anything, so I am keeping it the way it is, legal or not lol

EDIT: Yeah that was another question I was going to ask, that since it is a new helmet, it had to of passed, if it was an older helmet, I think I woulda kept em on, but since it is newer, I took em off

[QandA 0]

I thought so, I havent been using them since MArch, and even when my helmet was spraypainted and chipping like crazy, they didn;t say anything, so I am keeping it the way it is, legal or not lol

If it's spray painted, it's a differents story.....

[EBondo 242]

WEll I had it plain white color, and then spraypainted it in like the middle of October, but no one said aything up til then

[crosskore 0]

I know where I live its a rule to have those two stickers.

[mik3 1]

In Canada they're real strict about that stuff, but down here you'll be able to get away with it.

[EBondo 242]

Yeah I mean, if I have been able to for 9 months, it must not be a huge problem and I guess the fact that it is a new helmet helps it

[Chadd 916]

The Referee in Charge of your local area probably has more important things to worry about, but as soon as someone sues over a defective helmet or missing warning label on any piece of gear you will see refs clamp down on it. This year USA Hockey is too busy trying to weed out those dangerous ref jerseys with the mesh underarms.

[EBondo 242]

Ahhhh I see, so a sticker missing is the least of their worries?

[Chadd 916]

Ahhhh I see, so a sticker missing is the least of their worries?

for now. As I said, that could change or you could come across a guy who loves to enforce every rule in the book.

[EBondo 242]

True, hope not though

[Eazy_b97 1]

It will always be a "while I'll get away with it" type attitude until your called on it. You will not be allowed to play and will have to get a new helmet. Why not bite the bullet now and not risk missing an important game?

[Reaper 0]

This year USA Hockey is too busy trying to weed out those dangerous ref jerseys with the mesh underarms.

huh?

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

I heard about that...they frown upon them...

[Chadd 916]

This year USA Hockey is too busy trying to weed out those dangerous ref jerseys with the mesh underarms.

huh?

USA Hockey decided to mandate the "traditional" black and white only ref jersey. You aren't supposed to use the NHL style ones anymore.

[Reaper 0]

This year USA Hockey is too busy trying to weed out those dangerous ref jerseys with the mesh underarms.

huh?

USA Hockey decided to mandate the "traditional" black and white only ref jersey. You aren't supposed to use the NHL style ones anymore.

Sounds like someone wants to feel important by mandating that decision.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

Well, from what refs have told me, it's so that all the refs look the same out on the ice.

[NYR14 0]

This year USA Hockey is too busy trying to weed out those dangerous ref jerseys with the mesh underarms.

What is this, Catholic school with the all the same uniforms? Uh-oh, having flashbacks.

[kosydar 0]

I honestly don't mind them changing the ref jersey look. It looks absolutely retarded when a level one ref who is doing squirt games and adult c games has a NHL style ref jersey. Maybe its just personal preference on my part, but as long as you aren't doing high ranking games, stick to the traditional attire. I've heard the same thing that JR has. Trust me, there is nothing worse than reffing with an underqualified guy who has something wrong with his physical apperance. It sounds bad, but when you get out there and your partner looks unprofessional, it brings you down as well. Take for example one guy in town who has a long braided ponytail that goes half way down his back and wears one glove. Even if he was a great ref, nobody would respect him based on his appearance. Obviously this isn't as extreme, but I see where they're going with this.

[Chadd 916]

This year USA Hockey is too busy trying to weed out those dangerous ref jerseys with the mesh underarms.

huh?

USA Hockey decided to mandate the "traditional" black and white only ref jersey. You aren't supposed to use the NHL style ones anymore.

Sounds like someone wants to feel important by mandating that decision.

Actually, it was for 3 reasons.

1. they already mandate white laces so this is just another way of making all the refs look alike.

2. they have no desire to have CCM or BNH creating demand for new style jerseys every couple years, this also goes back to the first point as imagine what would happen after another revision or two are released.

3. Official's wearhouse is a USA Hockey partner and the fact it would benefit them was mentioned in the initial statement from Bob Hayden, the RIC for USA Hockey.

[EBondo 242]

It will always be a "while I'll get away with it" type attitude until your called on it. You will not be allowed to play and will have to get a new helmet. Why not bite the bullet now and not risk missing an important game?

I don't want to buy a new helmet, this is brand new, I got it on Christmas, I refuse to buy a new helmet becuase of a stupid sticker missing

[Chadd 916]

It will always be a "while I'll get away with it" type attitude until your called on it. You will not be allowed to play and will have to get a new helmet. Why not bite the bullet now and not risk missing an important game?

I don't want to buy a new helmet, this is brand new, I got it on Christmas, I refuse to buy a new helmet becuase of a stupid sticker missing

even if it was your fault.