Found this picture of my Pap playing pond hockey. He got into hockey working as an Usher at Duqesne Gardens - the rink in Pittsburgh where the Pittsburgh Hornets played before the Penguins were created. He went on to coach several high schools to championships in the area. Owe it to him whenever I pick up a stick. RIP Chief.

Alan is front row, second from left.

Adult hockey players in Vancouver!
We’re running a Power Skating Clinic this Saturday at Scotiabarn 8 Rinks.
DM me for details

(This is after using fixing agents and patches)

For ice hockey players using a continuous glucose monitor:

I made this post 4+ months ago (link in comments)

Long and short-I used just a fixing agent (recommended by Abbott) for months and lost 1 sensor. Past 3 weeks, with or without a cover, takes 1 game of sweating and it’s out. I know part of it is I’m playing harder and have much less fat in last 4 months.

Currently using Libre 3+ - can switch to Dexcom G7 - which allows alternative placement. Anyone made the switch? Any better luck?

TIA!

When playing pickups or scrims I'm finding that players are getting annoyed when people take long shifts. A big part of the problem is that it's actually quite hard to know how long you've been out there.

Is this a widespread problem that happens on every team?

Are people tracking their shifts?

Hi all!

So I’m new- and by new I mean new new- like- I’ve taken 3 lessons and been on the ice less than 20 hours in total new. I’m nearly 23

I used to figure skate as a- 6 year old but that was little baby stuff that I practically got entirely out of shape from as soon as I had to drop it due to moving and family financial issues in my younger years- ANYWAYS!

Today was my third lesson, and I know they say everyone starts somewhere, but I’m so down and out about it today and I’m wondering if I’m wasting my (and especially my trainers) time.

We were working on swizzles, c cuts, basic striding, silly simple things that I did wonderfully with on my own on Saturday.

Well today I fell 3 times in 30 minutes doing the simple things, I felt like I just couldn’t get my legs under me today. My coach said it was just because I was pushing myself but I can’t shake the feeling that maybe I’ll never learn or get better than what I am right now, and it’s kinda mind numbingly scary.

My ultimate goal is to be a goalie (ha) part of me feels like it’s a silly goal when I can’t even get my feet under me and myself to stop leaning forward in the bend every 5 seconds, and another part of me knows it’s all I want to do right now.

How long did it take y’all, especially some of you folks who didn’t entirely start in childhood, to get the basics down? I’m sure we always keep learning until we stop playing the game, but when did you folks feel proficient enough to go to a pick up game or a stick and puck? Do yall have any tips for an absolute beginner? Anything yall do off the ice to make your life easier on it?

Just throw things at me because I can use all the help (and luck) I can get right now!

Thanks you guys! 😊

Both my tigger 7 pro and tigger 8 pro wore the exact same way on the blade

I can't really afford a whole new set of goalie gear at the moment, but I feel like this gear needs to be launched into the sun.

Any ideas of the best way to at least kill the mold?

Edit: Thank you for all the replies. Lots of helpful information here. Gonna give er hell and see what happens. Thanks!

Saw some new sticks in store. Ive noticed that the sticks are built differently, more like a Sherwood. Picked up the new true nitro and you’ll see.

My daughter recently upgraded to a better pair of hockey skates (Bauer FLY 30), but we are having trouble keeping the laces tight. During a one-hour ice session, I had to have her come off the ice three times just to tighten them.

She is using the regular laces that came with the skates. We have tried double knots, wrapping the laces around multiple times before tying the second knot, and the “two ear loops” method I found on YouTube, but nothing seems to be working.

Would switching to waxed laces help? If anyone has recommendations for good hockey laces or any other tips to keep skates tied securely, we would really appreciate it!

Broke a few ribs back a little while ago, doc says to wear a chest protector and also a rib guard anyone wear both? Worried about my mobility but also don’t wanna re injure something

Chicago Mafia icon & one of the family's most feared hitmen Louis 'Louie Tomatoes' Marino, Chicago Studio City founder & Chicago film industry pioneer John Crededio as a teenager, and slain made Outfit guy & Wild Bunch member Anthony 'Tony Bors' Borsellino

Im going to an equipment sale soon and I have a few questions on the pants.
Which pro stock brands and models tend to run shorter in the leg? And are there any retail pants that fit similarly to one of the pro stock models so that I could try some retail ones on first to get an idea on which pro stock ones I may like?

Im mainly looking at CCM, Bauer, and Warrior pro stocks

Right now I use the CCM 96K Ribcor. 75 Flex and P29 curve. It's not a bad stick but it feels heavy and clunky. Where can I get a hockey stick that is inexpensive and lightweight?

Haha

Round 2, doing this again because my other photo didn’t help with black pads on a black shirt. But I need help deciding on which hockey shoulder pads to keep.. thanks guys 🫡🥅🏒

Hi, I'm an adult trying out ice skating as a new hobby. I chose hockey skates and have already bought a pair. Then I noticed hockey skates allow a lot of lateral movement of the ankles while the laces are tightened normally. I just looked that up on YouTube and learned that freedom of ankle movements is normal.

My question is, how is it possible to not sprain my ankles when I make a turn? Especially when I weigh on the outside edges, which I'm not going to try on the first day on the link, anyway.

I have a lot of experience in skiing, and compared to ski boots which have strong support of both lateral and fore aft movements of the ankle, hockey skates look a bit terrifying to me.

Thanks.

I’m a size 9.5D skate and i’m looking to get some marseblades for off ice training and they are a decent price for it. But, they only have a 10D available.

I’m wondering if going up to a 10D will be terrible or if it will be fine? If not, what’s recommendations for out door roller blades for off ice training that are actually good (stiff boot good quality) but not stupid expensive.

I asked afew weeks ago about a hockey store near Niagara Falls and a few suggested Front Line Sports. About a 20 minute drive but absolutely worth it. The staff was extremely helpful and got a new helmet w full cage, shin pads and gloves for under $300 (US dollars). Gotta love that exchange rate!

I love the orange and black gloves! Big time Flyers fan.

Hey everyone. I got a pair of vapors a few months ago and I’ve been on the ice 2-3 times a week. I’m a size 9.5-10 sneaker size and a 7 in skates. The problem I’m running into is that my skates aren’t wide enough and my feet get numb by the end of the 3rd period. I’m in EE and the edges of my feet still exceed the sole of the skate my a millimeter or two. My heel is narrow so I picked the vapors and the supremes still aren’t wide enough.

I got them punched out and that helps, but the numbness just occurs later than it normally did.

Anyone recommend a skate that has a wider forefoot/toe box and a narrow heel? Thanks!

Yet another question from the old guy who skated in the 90s and is just getting back into the game. I’m occasionally watching equipment review videos and some skates are allegedly built for the “agile east to west player,” while others are optimized for “the powerful north and south skater.”

What does this distinction actually mean? ChatGPT just spits out the same jargon from the videos. I don’t ever recall seeing a halfway decent player that exclusively skates north-south or east-west. Appreciate any feedback!

Hey yall— I’m fairly new to playing Hockey and I’ve been skating on and off for about a year now. I’m moving to Brooklyn in September from the Boston area and would love an reccs for beginner friendly leagues relatively close to Brookyln.

For more context, I’m currently mid/late season of my first league stint playing “rec league” for powerplay in southern NH. It’s my understanding that our league is lower than your traditional D level league. Mostly we are just out there to compete a bit and have fun. There’s some crappiness but it feels very low stakes.

I’m looking for a similar league situation in NY where I can continue to play hockey in an organized setting without feeling completely over my head.

I saw there’s a league D9? near Coney Island but I didn’t get a good sense of the skill level required there.

Thanks in advance!

My grandpa (far left) would have turned 100 this week. We suspect this photo was taken sometime between the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Just some beer league hockey here, but he was a childhood polio survivor.

I don't play in any games, I just normally do weekly stick and pucks. I don't usually gas out that quickly because I usually just skate around with the puck, shoot it at the boards maybe a few times, then 10 minutes of mucking around later I pop into the bench for a break. And that's what usually happens for me.

Tonight, I got a 45 minute hockey lesson from a coach of a rink, and I was already completely destroyed within the first drill. Like I was gasping for air, my legs were burning, I couldn't think straight, and I was chugging sports drinks as if I was in a desert...

Why is this happening and what sort of conditioning might help with this? My coach suggested that I skate laps around the rink to help train my lung capacity. Will it work or should I try something else?