The RinkFor the not so ready for prime-time players, coaches, referees, and the people that have to live with them. Discuss experiences in local leagues, coaching tips, equipment, and training.
Yeah, I do haha. I know he is a 2 time Super Bowl winner, but the fact he won those with one offensive coordinator who is now gone proves a point. He is a great QB but is inconsistent with different coordinators.
Those interceptions were awful throws and game management. I'm sure he'll learn from it and probably win another Super Bowl before it's all over with, but he'll need some help.
Hockey related: I didn't really get a chance to look up stuff today, it just depresses me seeing these high prices I can't afford.
Today I finally felt human after having a ridiculous case of the flu all over Xmas that has kept me off the ice. Shame I have a set of nights coming up at work so won't get back on the ice for another 2 weeks
Lost again to bring our record to 1-7-1. At this rate we're definitely getting moved back down a level.
Personally I have not scored a goal all year after scoring 21 last year. No idea.
Also on pace for -25.
In such a complete funk that it's making it hard to get excited about hockey.
I mean I can dangle and rush up the ice easier than ever before...and then I miss the net by several feet. Or hit the goalie right in the chest or glove over and over. And we don't get a single bounce go our way all year, literally no puck luck.
Ugh.
Oh yeah, also took a skate blade to the chest that somehow snuck under my shoulder pads.
Lost again to bring our record to 1-7-1. At this rate we're definitely getting moved back down a level.
Personally I have not scored a goal all year after scoring 21 last year. No idea.
Also on pace for -25.
In such a complete funk that it's making it hard to get excited about hockey.
I mean I can dangle and rush up the ice easier than ever before...and then I miss the net by several feet. Or hit the goalie right in the chest or glove over and over. And we don't get a single bounce go our way all year, literally no puck luck.
Ugh.
Oh yeah, also took a skate blade to the chest that somehow snuck under my shoulder pads.
I was worrying about this last night. I hate how guys do the donkey kick, i've never seen the point of it. Plus if you kick too high you get a nasty shot in someone's ribs.
I would try more snap or keeping your head up. From what I can tell if you're hitting the goalie square in the chest or in his glove, you're looking down too much. Maybe try to change the direction of the puck?
I know Alex Semin always used to hit the goalie in the chest, yet he looked up. He never changed the direction at all. Plus his wind up takes forever.
Most of my shots with the 55 flex Warrior are going way wide with a ton of power. Switching to the Nexus the shots lose speed but hit the goalie in the chest or glove.
I put a 1/2" plug in the stick to see if maybe the lie is throwing me off. Gotta do something.
Since the NHL is still struggling to figure themselves out, I got to go to a Portland winterhawks game tonight and had an absolute blast. Man I miss watching hockey.
I finally had time to get the video tape from my friend, convert, and upload.
This was from my last tournament on November 28th, 3rd place match. Scored 5 goals including a penalty shot, but still lost...
Got the kid out on skates. He was able to walk along with me holding one hand and was pretty well balanced. When he fell he popped back up. Great attitude and can't wait to go out again.
That is so awesome having ice like that available whenever you want.
Just looked at our standings after the last game... we lead the league in penalty minutes. Woot.
Last game (Sunday) was a stinker. Kept it close for 1.5 periods. Played seemingly half the game 5 on 3. Had 2 guys booted. One of the refs was pretty unprofessional, calling our guys a-holes and d*cks. Fun game all around :-P
Hit my "beginning of the season PT goal" in half the season! I really wasn't expecting my first league experience to go that well. Especially since I skipped the lowest league, but ill take it!
I haven't played a league game in two weeks, and I don't have one until Tuesday. Damn you Christmas/New Years break! I was having such a good season for one of my teams, too...
Anyway, today I signed up for an advanced skills clinic on Tuesday nights so I can get some more weekday ice time.
Road-tripping it 8 hours with four other teammates to play in a 3v3 all night iron man tournament only to head back in the morning to make it back for our beer league game.
couple days ago, my hockey order came from ice warehouse. got some new reebok elbow pads (my previous ones were really awful), some new laces and hockey socks. yesterday I went to San Francisco Bulls game (ECHL)
Got an assist and a +1 in a 4-1 loss. 1-8-1 now. Also didn't see a guy at the last second while stick handling and as I look up and he's on top of me just destroyed him with a stick and body check. Felt bad. Also lightly sprained my wrist.
Started the adult beginner Hockey clinic/scrimmage last night. Had so much fun...can't wait till next week! Probably going to try to get to a Stick and Puck session before then to get more practice time in.
