What are the rules pertaining to contact? If skaters are just playing with sticks, gloves and a helmet I would suggest no contact, and no slap shots. If everyone wears full gear perhaps we can introduce light contact?
Also I highly recommend shin pads.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'light contact', when you have a mixed level drop in game it's generally assumed that it's no contact.
Also as far as my on-ice competency goes...I'd rate myself a 3 or 4 out of 10. The scouting report would say I have to work on my skating and shot power big time. I am: a team player, fun to be around, passing skills not terrible. Think Derek Boogaard without the speed and shot wrapped into the size of Nathan Gerbe.
I may have some friends that are not on HF that might want to play.
Is it drop-in or stick and puck?
EDIT: And some on HF....*cough* EroticBakery *cough*
This would be us renting the ice - so basically doing whatever we want. I think having an organized shinny game (get everyone there, divide into two teams and have some fun) is the idea. I think just having everyone bring sticks/gloves/skates would be good as not everyone here has full hockey gear.
^ Yeah, I was mainly wondering because I don't have the luxury of equipment past gloves, skates and stick (and helmets of course). And a jock....I'm the guy who'll have something bad happen if I don't wear one.
^ Yeah, I was mainly wondering because I don't have the luxury of equipment past gloves, skates and stick (and helmets of course). And a jock....I'm the guy who'll have something bad happen if I don't wear one.
Me personally though, there's not a lot of areas on body that are tender that won't be covered up (except for my heart). Other than that, no complaints here. Now if only I could find a pair of skates made for people with flat feet.....
We have two goalies and around 13 skaters, we could have a pretty good game. Full gear for goalies, sticks/gloves/skates for the skaters? (8 Rinks also has a sport shop that does skate rentals and stuff, IIRC. I could probably scrounge up some extra sticks)
Then we can head upstairs to the restaurant/lounge/bar after.
I don't mind fronting the cost and I could probably pick some people up that day. I'd be in North Van headed to Burnaby.
How does that all sound?
i have 3 spare left handed sticks that i can bring. i also recommend everyone to at least have hockey pants and shin pads to help lessen the pain if they fall.
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I think it goes without saying that if we just go with sticks/gloves/etc. that there would be no contact. Ditto for no slapshots, although again - I could bring a foam puck to ensure no one gets dinged.
If we all had full gear or whatnot, I guess the majority could decide on those items.
if we are going to use a foam puck then we might as well play ball hockey, ice hockey without the vulcanized rubber disc just isnt the same....
another idea is to play the game with a plastic puck but switch to a real puck when we do drills/shootout games?
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What are the rules pertaining to contact? If skaters are just playing with sticks, gloves and a helmet I would suggest no contact, and no slap shots. If everyone wears full gear perhaps we can introduce light contact?
Also I highly recommend shin pads.
amen to the shin pads part. as long as everyone is competent on skates a little bit of contact will be more fun
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^ Yeah, I was mainly wondering because I don't have the luxury of equipment past gloves, skates and stick (and helmets of course). And a jock....I'm the guy who'll have something bad happen if I don't wear one.
i have an entire spare set of gear for someone to play out. i'd say they will fit anyone from 5 feet 6 to maybe 5 feet 11. let me know if you want to borrow it. (buy a new cup though!)
Me personally though, there's not a lot of areas on body that are tender that won't be covered up (except for my heart). Other than that, no complaints here. Now if only I could find a pair of skates made for people with flat feet.....
try using a set of grafs (a more agressive pitch = less flat feet from my experience) and adding super feet in there.
Me personally though, there's not a lot of areas on body that are tender that won't be covered up (except for my heart). Other than that, no complaints here. Now if only I could find a pair of skates made for people with flat feet.....
Try RBKs, CCMs, or Eastons in E width. If none of those feel right, give an EE width Bauer One Supreme a try.
I think my interest would wane if a foam puck is being used, and even if it is stick and puck, I'll wear full gear.
I guess there will be a huge variety in skill level playing. I played rep growing up. Stopped at 18. Played Platinum, Gold and Silver roller hockey from 23 to currently at 39 (last year was my last Platinum season though). I got back to playing coed 2 years ago and have spared as high as div 6 at 8 rinks.
Last time I played regularly I led my business amateur league in scoring, but that was a good 5-6 years ago. Last time I played was in a charity tournament for the homeless. Face-offed against Cliff Ronning, but got my ass whooped. Took on more of an energy type role. Who knows where I'll be at here...
Hey guys add me to the list. 55 and slow, but I usually play 3 or 4 times a week. Have played in beginer leagues where some of the people can barely skate, and have played in leagues where there are ex NHL players, so I can handle just about any skill level.
also, if this gets to be a regular thing, you can get very cheap ice time in Bellingham, particularily at night. Could book rooms at a cheap motel, booze is a fraction of the price it is in Canada, and could have a great game.
I generally agree with the sentiment that shin pads, elbow pads and pants are likely the smart way to go...Also tend to agree with using a real puck :p....foam puck just detracts...I mean, it's March 22....if we're not doing this until May-ish that gives people lots of time to wrangle up some gear...
Being a goalie, please use the vulcanized pucks, no foam. It's just not the same with foam. Count me out if you'll be using foam pucks. Also, I'm only in for ice hockey if people decide to set up for road/ball hockey.
Otherwise, the date's great, I'm in for sure. Harder the shots the better
haha oh god if anyone here can wire a puck 90 miles an hour i am out as goalie. my gear isn't built for that!
You're not wearing road hockey goalie gear are you?
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I generally agree with the sentiment that shin pads, elbow pads and pants are likely the smart way to go...Also tend to agree with using a real puck :p....foam puck just detracts...I mean, it's March 22....if we're not doing this until May-ish that gives people lots of time to wrangle up some gear...
No kidding. Without a little weight, it's impossible to shoot accurately or fire a hard pass. Foam pucks will bounce like mad.
You're not wearing road hockey goalie gear are you?
no, they are ice gears... but senior level ice gear are not built for anything over 85 mph. my gloves and pads are pro gear so they are good for any shots but my chest protector and mask are the regular senior levels that you see in stores .... if i take a 90 mph shot to my head with that mask on i am probably out 4 weeks
I think having an organized shinny game (get everyone there, divide into two teams and have some fun) is the idea. I think just having everyone bring sticks/gloves/skates would be good as not everyone here has full hockey gear.
Maybe I oughta make the foam puck a priority.
