(Part 3) Best products from r/hockey

I was not prepared for this, but I may have just read one of the best book reviews of my life about your captain's The Game:

"I know I'm taking a risk by even acknowledging its existence and my familiarity with its contents. It may not be interpreted kindly that an Orthodox rabbi (in training) reads *this* widely. But this book tells a story of ethical tension that is, hands down, the most powerful treatise on morals and group dynamics I have ever read. Period.


I found it at once the modern man's sefer mussar of choice, and the endgame of every single Reality TV show every made. But it is not for everyone.


You'll know if it's for you after reading the first 10 pages.


(The first 5 are here: [http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/00605...])


THE GREAT novelty in this book is simple: credibility. The author walks down roads, and perhaps comes to conclusions, that ultimately reflect an eerily familiar set of values. However, this presentation is backed up by his experience, and so we trust his authority.


And who is "we"?: non-authoritarian, ethical, sexually aware (not necessarily active) human beings who thoughtfully approach the question: What kind of relationship is a good one? Because before we even seek an Other, we must choose: wordless college hook-up, one-night stand, short term "friend", long term friend "to have fun with", companion, life partner, or spouse/best-friend to start a family with. This book may make you question your unconscious assumptions or conscious decisions in this area.


(I admit my assumption that female readers can also gain these things from a man's story.)


Authoritarians ask their authorities (clergy, philosophers, etc.) and skip the discovery process I describe. Unethical people should have little interest in the book, as ethical-tension is the book’s essential content, and they can get more direct material online. Finally, sexually -unaware or -sensitive folk (e.g., modest or religious individuals) won’t stomach the mildly graphic descriptions of what the protagonist lived through – ignorance is bliss, for them.


Understand:
A 'pickup artist' is an amateur social scientist who adopts a language of "technology" complete with acronyms and jargon in order to systematize interpersonal relations: in this specific instance, how to get girls into bed. With the internet as catalyst, they formed a community, granting the unprecedented ability to share knowledge and methods.


The author is an NYT and then Rolling Stone reporter who, born and raised a geek, discovered this community of pickup artists. To make a long story short, he mastered the "art". How did it change him? Does power corrupt? Esp. power over sexuality?


The book is selfish. I.e., it is about self-discovery, self-esteem, self-worth. It is about the connection sex has to the self, and reveals much about the modern cultural condition. It also tells a story, and effortlessly, such that rays of life’s truths stream though the filter of (every) author’s unavoidable sins of omission. You will learn what you want to from the book, and therein lies the "danger" in my recommendation.


Full disclosure: I vicariously got something out of my system, learned about the human being, and myself. It validated many concepts I have about friendship, group dynamics, and honesty. It also serves as a warning about the evils of backbiting and gossip, misogyny, and coveting. It has, in its way, said the same thing as such classic Jewish works as Mesilat Yesharim and Orhot Tzadikim (though they say much more as well), and modern day "classics" like Magic Touch and the entire Gila Manolson oeuvre. It complements Wendy Shalit's "Modesty" nicely. I am not a fan or groupie: I am engaged to a woman who has trebled the joy and light in my life, and opened up new worlds to me, my teacher, my student – so I am not a consumer of this. And the only habit I have adopted since reading the book is to smile whenever I walk into a room of people I don't know. Though perhaps, that is life-changing enough..."

/r/hockeyplayers is a great resource for questions as well.

As for the stick, yes height matters. I'm 6'4" and have to have a senior stick with a cut plug (Every composite stick is hollow and has a cap on the top where extensions can be inserted (giggity) to increase the length of the stick to cater to height). Get a senior stick, and as for the brand and model, honestly if it's your first time playing I'd go with a basic model. Bauer, Warrior, CCM, Sherwood, Easton, etc... all have their pros and cons, but it's pretty much personal preference. Bauer is probably the most popular.

Each stick has a specific curve in the blade which will effect how you shoot. Again, the blade curve is personal preference. Here is a diagram of what each blade curve will do to your shot

You can get basic gloves and helmets pretty cheap online.

Amazon Helmet

Amazon Gloves

www.hockeymonkey.com is also a good resource for equipment.

Tour makes decent quality skates at a reasonable price. Like I said, online is probably going to be your best option for equipment, and you don't have to have the best gear when you're just learning. I started with cheap used gear when I started playing ice hockey and as I got better I got better equipment to cater to my play style. Have fun and good luck!!

No, I don't have an interview that conclusively proves it. Here is an excerpt from the book, and yes the author states that it's a suggested theory, and not a conclusive one, but it also refutes the Trottier interview. The author has published 55 books on hockey history, so while it is a suggested theory, I give him some credibility in suggesting a link:

Dave Lewis, a member of the New York Islanders from 1973 to 1980, believes that his team started the NHL tradition of the playoff beard in the mid-1970s. However, photographs of the team from those playoffs 
don’t consistenly corroborate his claim. It seems to have begun with the Islanders, to be sure, but not until 1980, when the team won the first of four straight Cups (1980–83). Lewis, unfortunately, was traded to Los Angeles late in the 1979–80 season and never won a championship with the team. 
  
The 1979–80 team that won the Cup for the first time featured two Swedes—Stefan Persson and Anders Kallur—the first Europeans to win the Stanley Cup (Bob Nystrom, also on the team, was born in Sweden but grew up in Canada). 
  
Another irrefutable fact is that Swedish tennis king Björn Borg began a Wimbledon tradition of growing a beard back in 1976. Each Wimbledon he started clean-shaven, vowing not to touch a razor again until the end of the tournament. He won five championships in a row, and each trophy presentation featured a bearded Borg accepting the prize (Andy Roddick tried to mimic this habit in 2008, but he failed to win the lawn championship). It is well within reason to think the Swedish players copied their national legend and brought the beard tradition to the NHL. 
  
https://www.amazon.ca/Hockey-Superstitions-Playoff-Beards-Crossed/dp/0771071086#productDescription_secondary_view_div_1501108507304

Alright well Bobby Orr's book is a given but I devoured it over the course of a single flight because it's just so well-written. I'm still working on Derek Sanderson's book.

BUT that being said, I've also read Ken Dryden's book and found it awesome as well!

Other good hockey books I've read:
Kerry Fraser--really provides insight into the life of a guy in stripes.
This book about the Miracle on Ice team because murrica.

I know they may not be players you've watched in your lifetime--they're certainly not in my case, I'm just too young--but they are all just really good and I recommend them anyway!

You can still tape the knob/shaft of the blade, but the heat may get the tape to gum up and ruin your gloves (sorry, I'm just assuming Houston gets super toasty in the summer).

Balls are good for practice, but it won't translate directly to puck feel. If it's within your budget, grab a few green biscuits; these emulate puck feel the best off the ice.

IMO, pads are essential but I'm probably biased as someone who plays goalie most of the time. My friends and I have tried playing without one (we just played posts) and it just wasn't the same. If you or your friend want to play goalie on ice, just be aware that the mechanics are really different since you can't slide on asphalt. And of course, check if you have a beginner's league or a learn to play league at your rink.

OK, so it partly depends on what she already has but things under $70 that I get a lot of use out of:

• Multispeed hand mixer I use the 5 speed KitchenAid one but 3 speed is normally fine for most... There are cheaper brands, but I live and die by KitchenAid.
  
  
• Measuring cup set where the numbers can't wear off after enough use. I used this one from Pampered Chef
  
  
• Dough scoop. If she makes a lot of cookies having a scoop is handy cause you don't have to use your hands as much. These are all about the same and normally under $15.
  
  
• Something for all bakers to aspire toward: The Laduree Recipe book. It's a beautiful book with challenging recipes. It's on of my favorite gifts I've received.
  
  Good luck!

Just a Great set, and so much fun for your desk!!!

And it's on sale right now! 44% off!!($4.99) YES YES YES !!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F932SIE/

I'm not sure I'll be able to maintain a Python codebase, but I'd love to see what you wrote! You're talking about this, yes?

I have The Hockey Play Book. If you like studying diagrams for plays it might be helpful. A good book to read through would be The Hockey Handbook by Lloyd Percival; especially the strategy and tactics sections. You can buy it for a penny.

Two good ones I've read:

Baptism by Ice

King of Russia: A Year in the Russian Super League

Hockey: a Peoples History is brilliant. I ended up buying this. well done, and i found it very interesting.

We had these on our registry and my son has worn them to maybe a dozen games at this point. He seems to like them just fine. We started taking him to games at ~4 months and he's about 17 months now and they've always fit nicely.

I'm about half-way through the book right now. Seems like it'd be a complete bore for anyone that isn't interested in the life of an aspiring professional athlete, but I've loved it so far.

There is a book! 😊

J.R's book is great and Wayne Gretzky's book is a must as well

Only being an NHL fan for a few years, someone suggested this book. It's really good

You'll want to start out with the basics - try to find a copy of Ultimate Hockey. This was my bathroom reader for years. It goes over every major event and development of the first 100+ years of the game (up to the year 2000), and gives great profiles of most of the game's stars of each period.

Can you afford $108.00? I have this one and it’s perfect size for hockey jerseys

XL Jersey Uniform Frame Display Case Cabinet Shadow Box w/ UV Protection -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ABRGCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aosRBbJ9AEB87

Or even cheaper but not sure quality

Ultra Clear PRO UV Basketball, Football, Hockey Jersey Frame Display Case, LOCKABLE JC01 (Mahogany Finish) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002H0C9MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hpsRBbH0JH5CH

From what I've heard, Roenick's self biography is a great read.

I suggest Pond Hockey to anyone if you're a fan of outdoor hockey and the roots of the game.

EDIT: Also, to add to the reading list Blades of Glory, it's a lot like Friday Night Lights. Follows a MN hockey team.

Completely unrelated, but often in Canada you'll see kids wearing some sort of ear protection at games.

Is this uncommon in the US? I figured it'd be popular with any sort of stadium event.

I'll second Blades of Glory

Journalist John Rosengren spent the entire 2001 Minnesota high school hockey season with the Bloomington Jefferson Jaguars. Lots of behind-the-scenes details, and, unlike many other sports books I've read, the writing is pretty good.

Maybe it's just the fact that I'm from Minnesota, but I couldn't put it down. You can pick it up for a buck on Amazon used. Can't recommend it enough.

King of Russia is an interesting read about the inner workings of the KHL.

Thunder and Lightning wasn't too bad. It's Phil Esposito's biography.

What about something like this? It's around $75. Is the rest a service charge? If they are different do you happen to know how one would frame a jersey in one of those?

Maybe the fact this one got made hindered Snoop's project -

Soul on Ice

Also there is a book called Black Ice which is interesting
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Ice-History-Maritimes-1895-1925/dp/1551096951

Journeyman by Sean Pronger. Eye-opening and hilarious.

And only $494 for the hardcover! I think what you really want (and is recommended by Tarasov) is Lloyd Percival's book. This was really their blueprint. And it's only $2.19 in paperback
https://www.amazon.ca/Hockey-Handbook-Lloyd-Percival/dp/0771070160

Holy mother of Christ. I never thought to look on Youtube for that. Instead, I just chose to shake my head over Amazon charging $270 for a used set of it. Thank you!

here

might be slightly cheaper on Amazon though

edit: yup http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Light-Horn-Team-Labels/dp/B009P9Y4JA

You can watch Hockey: A People's History, which was a mini-series that ran on CBC. That will take you from the birth of hockey all the way up into the 2000s. It's 10 episodes and you can get it on DVDs for $50.

http://www.amazon.ca/Hockey-Peoples-History-Paul-Gross/dp/B000I2KQA4

Link: http://www.amazon.ca/Journeyman-Whos-Seen-Everything-Hockey/dp/0670065919

Amazon Prime has it if you really want it, too. Shit post but I kind of want it now. I didn't know Playmobil NHL stuff was a thing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F932SIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MYgvDbAGGTVQ0