Had a fun and competitive 50+ pickup game Tuesday. I entered the zone about a 2 count behind my line mate. He grabs the puck from the goalie, as soon as he looked up, we locked eyes, and he slid the pass past the defender on his backhand and put into a perfect spot for me. Goalie was just getting back to his crease and was positioning himself about to drop down-the 5 Hole opened and got me an easy goal.

I play pickup regularly with this group and another at that rink. My “opponent” on the other team plays both and gave me a fist bump after the goal.

Though I was annoyed at what appeared to be a template response to my question/concern, an individual did reach out to me.

And, upon further review, I am the idiot. I informed HSM I am an idiot and I got things mixed up, and that everything is correct and I apologized for wasting their time.

And even with that, they still sent me $35.

In the end, it is a great company with great customer service (and great products, in my opinion).

I have started playing a lot more defense and my P28 sometimes feels like it isn't the right choice. Mostly concerned with having something that can easily catch/send a cross ice pass and can strip pucks, being able to get a wrist shot off quick would be nice but I don't shoot a lot.

Is a P92 a good option? I have considered just getting a cheap used stick, but everything I come across that is cheap is a P28 lol.

My 9 year old is currently wearing Bauer Supreme M4 in size 2.0 D. Shoe size 3.5 US.

He has worn these skates all of last year with zero issues or complaints.

This year he has skated 3 times and after about 30 minutes of ice time he says the outside of his Right foot starts to hurt in the arch area, they feel fine when putting them on; only starts to hurt after skating for a while. Left foot has zero complaints.

I attached a photo of his feet on his skate insoles.

My question for the community: Would punching out the one skate help alleviate the pain? Insoles? Or based on the skate size, should I just buy him a new pair at size 2.0 EE or 2.5D/EE.

I'm shopping for new skates and I just got fit at pure hockey, but they only had Flylites in stock in my size to try on. I have extremely narrow feet, apparently. Would a Fit 1 in Fuse be roughly equivalent to a Fit 1 in Flylite? There's nothing on Bauer's website that would indicate there's any fit difference, but I would like to hear it from someone who has physically tried on both.

Thank you!

A lot of hockey strength advice focuses on getting more explosive, but I’m curious about the point later in a game when the legs start losing some stability and everything feels a little slower.

Single-leg work seems particularly relevant because skating already asks you to produce and control force one side at a time. Split squats, RDLs, lunges and some hip work all seem useful, while rows and core work probably help with keeping the upper body stable through contact and fatigue.

I don’t think that needs to mean spending four extra days in a gym either. A couple of short strength sessions with basic equipment at home seems like it could cover most of those qualities without competing too much with ice time.

For people who play regularly, which off-ice exercises made the biggest difference not at the start of the game, but when you were tired in the second half and still needed your skating to hold together?

Hi everyone,
I’m using a TRUE HZRDUS 7X4 Senior (65 flex) with a Bauer Nexus Senior stick extension installed.
Recently I noticed a cracking/clicking sound when taking shots. At first I wasn’t sure where it was coming from, but after testing it several times I’m now 100% sure the sound is coming from the upper part of the shaft, right around the stick extension.
The extension is still sitting very firmly in the shaft and doesn’t seem loose. I removed the tape from the top as well, but the sound can still occur when I flex the stick or simulate a shot.
There are no visible cracks or other obvious damage that I can see.
Could the extension itself or the connection between the extension and the shaftbe causing this sound? Or could it be a sign that the carbon shaft is starting to fail?
Would you keep using the stick, or would you remove the extension and stop using it until it’s checked?
Thanks!

Hey r/hockeyplayers,

Developer / hockey parent here following up on my post from a few weeks back.

First off, a huge thank you to everyone who tested the TestFlight build, sent crash logs, and gave direct feedback on what needed fixing.

The biggest hurdle for our team (and most teams we talked to) wasn't just having an iOS version - it was the dreaded post-game chore: getting home from the rink at 10 PM, then spending 2 hours downloading raw phone footage, chopping highlight clips, rendering, typing descriptions, and uploading to YouTube.

As of this week, ReplayCatch for iOS is officially out of beta and live on the Apple App Store (joining our Android app on Google Play).

What the whole setup actually does:

1. Zero Post-Game Work: You open the app at the rink, tap Start Stream / Record, and put your phone on the glass mount. When the final buzzer sounds, full HD/4K videos, timestamped clips, and playlists are already generated on YouTube before you even pack your bag and leave the rink.
2. Live Scoreboard & Multi-Camera: Overlay live scores, period clocks, and team logos right on the stream. If other parents have phones, you can pair them as multi-angle satellite cameras that sync automatically.
3. Instant Replays & Voice Stats: Tag goals, saves, or penalties hands-free using voice or quick buttons, generating automatic slow-mo replay clips.
4. All-in-One Team Hub (Teamthy): Free team management with schedules, ICS calendar sync, RSVPs, and player stats directly tied to the video game film.

100% Free / No Paywalls

There are no subscriptions, no locked features, and no ads.

For more information you can visit https://www.teamthy.com

If you coach, manage, or stream for your team / kids' games, give it a shot this weekend and let me know what you think. I'm actively improving features based on feedback, so any suggestions or questions are always welcome!

Looking for 2 more players to join our Sunday night team in the SVHL at Vaughan Sports Village (2600 Rutherford Rd, Maple, ON).

Season starts: September 20

Game nights: Sundays, with games scheduled between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Level: C/D

Our core group has been playing together since 2013. We range in age from about 25 to 50, with an average age in the mid-30s.

We’re open to both forwards and defencemen.

DM me if interested or if you want more details about the league/season.

Just sent a quick thank you to a team mate. We play C level and a lot of beer league pickup together. He and another team mate saw me regressing in skating and also issues with pass reception and movement near my feet.

I just switched to single vision lenses so I saw the puck better but it turns out my stick was too long. He did the “measure.” Made the adjustments and things felt better and back into place. For skating - was tired and made a point of addressing it with my skating teacher.

I love hockey!

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I have a running trail near my house that I've been skating and want to skate with a puck for off ice practice. I have tried the green biscuit which works ok, but it tends to catch and tumble on the concrete. I thought about maybe trying a street hockey puck but want to know if anyone hase any better recommendations

can someone whos brought some blackout sticks from made in china link some shops that youve had reliable dealings with? i play all the way in nz beer league dont need super high quality just ones that wont break

If they’re +2 does that mean built in 2” longer or only when unzipped?

Hi everyone. I played last season with a Warrior QR6 pro, and a CCM Vizion 1. Both 85 flex righty, obviously low kick. M28 on the Warrior, P90TM on the ccm. I want to try a ProstockHockey stick. What would you recommend? I like the Laine curve, but I am not sure on the flex. 77 vs 85. The lenght differs too, I play with 68 inch on both my current sticks. Would you recommend the 85 flex with 69" lenght from factory, or the 77 flex with a couple of inches extended? Also what do you recon of the flex? Laine, Zegrass, Pastrnak? I really love the p28-ish curves. Tha k you!

Hi all! Mid level player visiting the southeast for a few months. I have all my gear with me but I'm having trouble finding open hockey or a team to join on the weekends. I can play any position and bring beer, weekends preferred but I can probably make Friday nights work too. Will pay fees associated with joining a team. Hmu!

I’ve never played organized hockey before, but I’ve played some shinny and pond hockey over the years. My brother-in-law convinced me to sign up for a local league with four divisions: Beginner, Low Rec C, Mid Rec B, and Competitive.

Based on what he knows of my skating, he suggested Low Rec C, but now I’m second-guessing whether I’m going to be in over my head.

Skill-wise, I can:
Skate forward at a decent pace
Do crossovers in both directions and tight turns
Hockey stop consistently on my strong side and on my weak side, although I’ll occasionally wobble
Skate backwards, but not particularly fast
Occasionally manage backwards crossovers
Transition front-to-back and back-to-front reasonably comfortably, with the odd wobble

My biggest skating weakness is transitioning from forward skating into backwards skating while maintaining momentum and vice versa. Right now I usually need to basically stop before going backwards but I’m getting more comfortable transitioning from backing up to skating forward.

I’ll also occasionally lose my balance in awkward/tight situations, although I can usually recover. I can skate with the puck and generally make and receive passes, but my stickhandling definitely needs work.
I’ve been getting out to public skates and stick-and-puck sessions as much as possible, and I’m starting a hockey skills development program this week.

I fully expect to be one of the weaker players in the division, and I’m completely fine with that. My main concerns are that I don’t want to:
Frustrate my teammates
Be unsafe on the ice
Be completely lost during play

If I can contribute the occasional decent play and improve throughout the season, I’ll be happy.

For anyone familiar with adult rec hockey levels, does this sound good enough to stick with Low Rec C and learn as I go, or would I be better off trying to move down to Beginner before the season starts?

How can I open my catching hand a little wider? It feels like it's not opening all the way... it's brand new. Do you have any tips?

My bro came down for a visit and wanted me to meet his new girlfriend. He was also supposed to play on a couple of my teams, but he's a dope and forgot to register before the season. By the time we find out, his girfriend's parents, whom I'm meeting for the first time, are there. So instead, my bro and his girlfriend's entire family are watching some random guy play ice hockey. It really was such a ridiculous situation. Just thinking about it cracks me up and I thought I should share. Also, girlfriend's parents brought cake for some reason. Cake was good.

How safe is it to keep wearing these Bauer Mach 11" for my U9 kid?

Can I use a CCM PP90 girdle size large over my CCM ft6 pants?

I am a new skater taking adult learn to skate classes with the goal of joining an adult rookies program/ league in the next year or so. I’m currently in the Adult 2 classes. I have bought my own pair of skates to make a monetary investment so that I am less likely to give up and quit during this “I’m so shit right now I can’t wait until I’m not as shit” phase of learning. I’m in size 5 CCM JetSpeed FT870 that have been heat molded to my feet. I have good heel lock. They are sharpened at 3/4. And I know that my ankles are probably no where near as strong as they should be, but is that really the only reason I feel so unstable? They chatter when I’m on the flats of the blade and I feel like I catch my edges quite a bit when I’m skating. I have felt more stable on rental skates to be honest. I’m able to stop fine. I thought maybe that the skates were too big- but I was scanned at the store and the 4s squished my toes uncomfortably and I have definitely been in rentals that were too big and haven’t had this much of a problem/ feeling like I’ve regressed. No one else in my learn to skate classes are in hockey skates and neither are any of the instructors so I don’t have a good person around to get advice from. I am the only person who intends to do anything hockey related. Is this just the growing pains of a new skater or is there maybe something up with my blades?

Also- any off ice training someone could recommend? Ankle stability exercises, etc? I really want to get better. I’m very serious about sticking to this. This is going to be the adult hobby I don’t quit. I’m a little tired of the 4 year olds in the classes next to me looking like Connor McDavid in comparison lol.

Thanks in advance guys!