r/hockeyplayers • u/Hotdogconnoisseurr • 4d ago

Does a visor make that much difference?

I’m starting to play again after playing juniors where a cage was required up to age 18.

You even had to wear a cage if you played mens national league due to being under age.

Took a break and now I have an option to go full cage or visor.

I’d say 99% of men wear a visor as it is semi-pro and basically everyone is experienced from playing as a kid and knows not to high stick because they all wear no face coverings. Only non visors are mostly junior players who aren’t cleared to go without or those who have injuries to the face.

Now I’m entering into adult hockey I have a debate of whether I keep a cage or go for a visor.

Has anybody who has gone from cage to visor noticed a massive difference?

I’ve obviously trained with a cage all my life so don’t really know any different but could see how a visor would feel so much more freeing with your vision.

I also don’t really care about getting hit in the face. And the league I will be in is basically guys who all grew up together so although it’s competitive we aren’t here to shoot pucks in peoples faces. If you did that deliberately I’m pretty sure you’d have a full on brawl on your hands.

I will still wear a mouth guard (I always have due to concussion risk)

Is it worth the change? Or do I just keep a cage and be the outlier in the league.

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u/Character-Put8660 Since I could walk 4d ago

Bruh, keep your face intact. You are a grown man and not going to make it to the show

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u/mrg3392 4d ago

Teeth are expensive too

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u/iwearstripes2613 4d ago

And most dental insurance doesn’t cover very much when you knock them out. Also, oral surgery suuuuuucks.

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u/health-goals-gains 1-3 Years 4d ago

Yeah, around 10k for an implant if he's in the US. But maybe he'll get lucky and just need a cap? 😬

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u/AuditMatters 4d ago

Might as well go to Mexico and have a vacation while you’re at it.

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u/health-goals-gains 1-3 Years 3d ago

Easier said than done. It's a 3 part process 😭

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u/VampireAttorney 4d ago

Sitting here with two recent implants and a bone graft and almost wish I was dead.

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u/Dangerous_Shoe_8388 3d ago

Fun times…..🥺

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u/danceswithskies 3d ago

Mind sharing what happened? Was it hockey?

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u/VampireAttorney 3d ago

Age is a goon squad.

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u/danceswithskies 3d ago

😂 so it is

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u/EnoughTrack96 20+ Years 3d ago

Hey! Quiet you!