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u/IWatchTheBruins · 2 pointsr/hockeygoalies

Yes and I'm livid when I get to the rink and forget the sleeves. It sucks playing without them.

I've got embarrassingly skinny legs, so the bulk helps my knee pads stay in place - but really the extra padding is great for landing. I get much less bruising after (I know I need new knee pads).

I use something like this but not that brand. I ended up with something cheaper in funky colors because it reduced the cost even more... They have a silicon (or something) like strip on the top and bottom elastic that helps them stay in place on my skin. And not just height wise, it kept them rotated the way I want to favor the inside of my knees.

I tried volleyball knee pads. I wish they worked better because they have excellent padding, but didn't find any that had a similar elastic, so they kept shifting out of position, rotating and dropping, on my chicken legs. Though, I'm sure if you spent more you could find a quality pair.

u/mspacman000 · 3 pointsr/hockeygoalies

I play ladies Ball Hockey in Central Ontario... I came from the ice... started out playing Ringette up in Northern Ontario...
I stopped playing Ice Hockey, because I found it way to difficult to juggle the two. If I had a great night in ice, I stunk in Ball the next day and vice versa. That is just for me personally, I know many ladies that play ice in net and can play jump between the pipes in ball with little to no problems.
I agree with alot of what is being said here... with the exception of the players pants. I play at a very high level (I've been head to head with a lot of Team Canada players) some of those ladies can really fire a ball. I wear my complete gear from ice as I do for ball... including pants and body armour.
I play ball hockey both indoors and outdoors. The floor on the outdoor courts are completely different from the concrete inside... indoors is much more slick and way bigger. I wear under armour clothing and tight capris under my goalie pants to keep cool, and drink a ton of water during my summer games. I often request not to wear black jerseys and sport a nice white one on hot summer days. I also ditched my goalie mask with Chrome bars, to a Bauer NME 5 mask with the flat wires... made a huge difference in the sun, without the glare.
I find in outdoor games, I play at the top of my crease, coming out a lot... playing the angles... a lot of girls can snipe the ball way better than the could with the puck. Indoor I play back about a foot as it's a bigger surface and was getting beat with the back door pass more than usual.
Point shots can easily mess with you and change direction, especially if it's a windy day or raining (we play in all 4 seasons, in all weather).
I recently added low friction (slippery) tape to my goalie pads... I really does work... they give me that extra slide, that I desired, but not too slippery.

This is what I bought https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00KCMID6O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I tried roller fly's, but found them too loud, clunky and heavy... I believe they are better suited for Roller Hockey than ball hockey.

And if you really get into and have cash to burn Reason Y offers custom goalie pads, with built in slidders... a guy friend of mine has a pair and loves them.

www.ballhockeygear.ca (Canadian) also has slick sheets... which I see is now on sale... dammit.

http://www.ballhockeygear.ca/InlineBall-Hockey-Slick-Sheet_p_262.html

Good Luck!

[Edit] clarified a sentence.

u/minicpst · 1 pointr/hockeygoalies

I appreciate your response!

New and used, and I've taken the time to break in my gloves (and friends have helped open and close new gloves, and sit on them, tied them, put balls in them, thrown pucks, etc.). It also doesn't matter if the glove is new to me or months old. I haven't had one last a year yet without being either given up on because it doesn't work, or just straight up broken by a shot.

I've tried gloves under. I used to use a golf glove to help fill up space so the intermediate didn't fall off. A little bit more size, and the traction of a non sweaty hand helped.

A catcher's under glove doesn't have padding where I need it. The palm would be good, but most of my bruises are at the ring finger above and below the ring. https://smile.amazon.com/Adult-Catchers-Fielders-Padded-Inner-Glove/dp/B00IDOGIO2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520485553&sr=8-2&keywords=catcher+baseball+padding&dpID=51gazR8oKuL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch You can see where the padding is there. https://smile.amazon.com/Markwort-Stash-Black-Fielder-Protective/dp/B000VZ89TS/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1520485568&sr=8-22&keywords=catcher+baseball+padding That one wouldn't help where I'm getting bruised at all. Or they're up on the fingers.

I can't find a link for another thing I've tried, which is a little bit of extra padding that you can slide down over your fingers that sits at the top of the palm. It was so bulky it made it so I couldn't get the glove to sit properly on my hand.

I don't use the individual finger slots. My hands are too small to reach them, I guess. My junior has a thumb and pinky slot, and I ignore the pinky one. Off the top of my head, not sure about the thumb, but it doesn't matter. If my intermediate had them, I don't know of them. My fingers always touch one another in there. Too spread out and I have less leverage to close the glove. I can't get my hand in much further, unfortunately. I like the idea of getting rid of the finger guides, but my thumb is over on the other side and that limits it. :)

My left hand, from bottom of my palm (where it would touch if I'm doing a push up, for instance) to the tip of my middle finger, my left hand is nearly 6 1/8", and my right hand is 6". My fingers are between 2" and 2 1/2" long.

I didn't consider them THAT small, but apparently they are. Looking at it, yeah, no surprise I can close a youth easily. It's the only one where I'm at the large end of the spectrum.

u/mavLP · 2 pointsr/hockeygoalies

They changed their materials since I bought my kit, but as long as your head doesn't touch the shell you can't really fuck it up. Two products will help a ton in installation:

Goof off to remove the old glues and goop inside the mask. I highly recommend using this to prep the surface, but make sure you use it in a well-ventilated area as it's VERY strong. Wear gloves if possible.

Contact Cement to affix the padding to your mask.

Here is their new installation guide. It turns out the contact cement isn't necessary as they include glue with their padding now. I still recommend getting it as it's super cheap and useful. You can also use contact cement to attach the Velcro loops for a sweatband if you use one.

u/Avant-Gardien · 5 pointsr/hockeygoalies

I'd be wary of trying to explicitly define one's style as stand-up (or conversely, butterfly) -- let your style develop organically as you learn, and focus on your skating ability above all else.

Save selection is really best approached from a "best tool in the toolbox" approach - some will be standing, some will be down. Don't throw out any save selection because it doesn't fit the "style" you want to play. As you learn execution of different saves, the way you read the play will determine whether you should stand or drop, and how you should do either one -- that sense comes with time and experience.

In terms of a single source of fundamentals, Steve McKichan / Future Pro's Essential Goaltending PDF is a good read, available from www.futurepro.com.

I'll also recommend Brian Daccord's Hockey Goaltending as another fundamentals-oriented text: http://www.amazon.com/Hockey-Goaltending-Brian-Daccord/dp/0736074279

u/netmndr35 · 2 pointsr/hockeygoalies

This was one of my first purchase when I started playing

https://www.amazon.com/Mylec-120A-Goalie-Mask-Black/dp/B002LBET62/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1468893528&sr=8-5&keywords=Goalie+mask

You see so much better than an actual helmet and there is not enough weight in the ball to make a shot to the face hurt.

Also I recommend adopting a stand up style I found I performed much better because the space was so much smaller and forwards had a lot less time and space to really fake you out. Plus saved my pads from getting torn to shreds.

I also picked up just a massive sweatshirt(cheap plain sweatshirt at some wholesale for $8) XXXL and I'm 5'7" 165. If your going to wear a chest protector (I didn't I played a lot of scrubs in college and only a select few could really get a hold of a shot) but if you do the sweatshirt will help 6hole and space for the space if chest protector is needed.

My buddy also picked up so indoor soccer shoes they are great for latter all movement they grip really well (sliding is kinda a no go in ball hockey) that's why I went for more of the standup style. Which was no easy task playing my 20+ years of goaltending butterfly style. But you make it work and make it your own. Lot of fun and as said in previous comments really helps with tips for ice hockey because it's like trying to stop a whiffle ball sometimes. that ball ca dip twist turn on a dime and you have to adjust very quickly.

u/rymoeastriver · 1 pointr/hockeygoalies

Congrats! Had a very similar experience in the playoffs this summer, just a surreal feeling. I started late too (played ball hockey in net since I was a kid but only could afford the ice equip in senior year of University) and it definitely gets better. If you're looking for info on improving your game after starting a little later, I picked up this and it was pretty helpful:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736074279

Keep it up!

u/craig2differ · 1 pointr/hockeygoalies

(This might be of no help since i've never played ice). Been playing roller for 20 years and always used specific skates for goalie. I used to have a couple pairs that had 5 smaller wheels, but now use a pair of Mission Axioms with 4 wheels (there's a space between the 3rd and 4th wheel to allow for quicker pivot). If you're playing on a sport court surface, i'd suggest trying a wheel that is softer and stickier (maybe 76 or 78) -- that should give you more grip to "push off." People have often asked if i used to play ice because i play a pretty devoted butterfly style, so i'd assumed the pushing with your toe is the same concept, but i'd guess that you might have to adjust to push off more with your entire foot (all 4 wheels) so you get more slide. If the surface you are playing on is more of a smooth concrete, another roller goalie just turned me onto this heavy duty tape to put on the inside thigh boards and inner knee landing pads. Other than protecting from major wear-and-tear on the pads, it's also made my shuffle slide more of a 'glide,' potentially emulating ice more (fuk if i know) ?

u/Netminder70 · 2 pointsr/hockeygoalies

The basic premise of ketogenic diets. You said your body breaks down fats for energy and you are correct. On a low-carb diet your body is not using carbs to generate energy, it is using fats. Typically I am eating around 30 carbs per day. I maintain a rough ratio of 65% of my calories from fats, 35% from protein and 5% from carbs. On a typical game day, I will eat about 100-120g of fat. If I've been good about my food intake, I can play and feel boundless energy and rarely feel fatigued after.

Here is a great book about it.

EDIT: Some of the basic sciency stuff, and I'm quoting from memory, so I could be off, but your body can only hold about 2,000 Kcals of energy derived from glycogen (carb-based) in reserves. However, your body can store 40,000 kcals from fats. You won't use fat for energy unless you bottom out the carbs since glycogen is easier for the body to burn. It can usually take 1-2 weeks for your body to transition over to ketosis (not to be confused with ketoacidosis). Ketogenic diets are great for endurance (such as marathon running, cycling, etc). Some people say they don't lift well on it, but it never bothered me.

u/jcoopr86 · 3 pointsr/hockeygoalies

$11 - far more secure.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9N6P5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ORkxxbDQW9TJX

$13 - also more secure

https://www.amazon.com/TELESIN-Degree-Rotary-Wrist-Rotation/dp/B00NPRK5F0/ref=sr_1_5?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1465697789&sr=1-5&keywords=go+pro+wrist+strap

It makes sense as your $50 price point puts you at about 333% profit margin and that's being conservative given that the estimate I have on materials is pretty lofty. If this is 3D printed or even machined aluminum, $15 per unit cost is pretty high. Average profit margins for companies with $2m in revenue hover between 10% and 30% - that's the world where a 25% profit margin makes sense; the real world.

u/Teninchrooster · 1 pointr/hockeygoalies

Ion 1011L Air Pro Lite Wi-Fi Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FZ3JTGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.Rk.yb7JG43HS

I use the ion camera above, but more for recreational shots, put it inside the net in a piece of 2 inch iron pipe. Definitely not legal for game use, but in an open skate or a pickup game scenario it gives some pretty cool shots. Best part you can link it via wifi and have someone control the cam from the bleachers.

u/Heretical_Infidel · 2 pointsr/hockeygoalies

Glad I could inspire you! So here are the deets
The age of the helmet probably won't affect it. Just make sure it's sanded down (I used 200 grit) and primed well. I did 2(?) light coats of primer I got at Lowes. For materials I used Humbrol Enamel Paints that I bought here. I strongly recommend you get the 50ml paints... you're going to screw up a bunch. Also get high gloss, and don't get metallic paints, they don't swirl well. I didn't use a dip film like you would see at a shop, I did the swirl myself. This Youtube Walkthrough was my bible, though I did watch multiple other videos. There a few that are done on guitar bodies that are helpful, but ignore the ones that use spray paint. I used plastic pipettes here for application onto the water.
For the water, I used a 15 gallon container that was sitting in my basement. 13 gallons of water in it lined with a trash bag for cleanup, and then I brought the last gallon to a near boil and added 20 Mule Team Borax at 1.5 tablespoon/gallon, though i was very generous with the measurement. Dump that into water that is at 78º F which you can get to by using a fish tank heater and mix. I used an electronic meat thermometer to confirm temp, because the heater I bought was a piece of garbage and wasn't close (learned this the hard way).

For swirling, follow the youtube tips. Drip drip drip one color then drip drip drip another. Repeat. I used a nail for the swirling.

For dipping I used a long clamp I had for another project and dipped chin to top. I started at about a 60º angle, going down AND back and forth as I went. Since the top of the helmet is so large, I turned it to like a 20º angle when I got there, continuing the lateral movement. Once it's dipped, use your gloved hand to push the remaining floating paint to the side and pull the helmet out and rest it somewhere from the inside. I screwed a 2x4 piece to a small piece of plywood and made a stand.

Anything else you wanna know? I'm happy to help.

Edit: Don't get discouraged when it WONT FUCKING WORK YOU FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT! Just wipe it up with a paper towel, skim it with a colander, and start again. You'll know when it's right, you're gonna feel it.

u/oilrocket · 2 pointsr/hockeygoalies

The book The Power Within goes over this well.




I just finished reading Backstrom's interview and he talks about letting go of goals by having a routine after a goal is scored where he gives himself a few seconds to reflect on what he could have done differently then he moves on to focus on the next shot.




He also talks about gaining confidence from good preparation. He feels if he has put the work in before hand he has done everything he can to succeed and feels less pressure.



Elliot also talks about having the same routine after a goal against and a goal for. Helps him stay level headed and focus on the most important shot; the next one.

u/stevegcook · 1 pointr/hockeygoalies

Oh yeah that's easy to fix by hand. Buy this and this. Watch this video and practice on a piece of scrap if you want. It's pretty easy though, as long as you remember to pull the stitch tight each time, and make sure the thread is equally tight on both sides so the "loop" is centered in the middle of the material like this, rather than pulled so that the loops are visible on one side of the material or the other.

u/wingsnut25 · 2 pointsr/hockeygoalies

I bought this mesh laundry bag from Amazon.

I can fit my XL Chest Protector in it. I run it through my agitator-less washing machine. After a full season of use I usually put it through a couple of cycles and it comes out smelling brand new.

I have Warrior Catcher/Blocker with removable liners, I throw them in the mesh bag along with my neck guard and a few other pieces.

I have used Magic Erases/Lectric Shave to remove puck marks in the off season. Then I coat with Snow-Seal to help treat the synthetic materiel's that the lectric shave dries out. Nash makes a product called puck-off I have read good things about it, I am going to give a try this off season.


As far as maintaining:

I have a boot dryer that I put my gloves and skates on after every skate. Everything else gets hung up to air dry.

I wash my jock, jersey, socks, undershirt after every game.

u/stick-down · 1 pointr/hockeygoalies

Apartment living here. When I was in college my apartment had its own bathroom connected to each room. My stuff was stored in the bathroom. Currently have a 2 bedroom and I use the spare room to put the legs on the ground, hang the chest and pants, put a fan near the glove, blocker, skates, mask, and bag on the ground opened. I'm looking into this dryer. Anyone else use this? If so can you fit everything and is it worth it?

u/OldGreyTroll · 1 pointr/hockeygoalies

As other mentioned, I wear knee pads under my leg pads. But mine are neoprene wrestling pads. The kneeling pad part is nice for landing on. The neoprene sleeve is comfortable.

u/u_r_grounded · 1 pointr/hockeygoalies

Perhaps consider picking up some reading material - I'd suggest this book which is in my home, that both myself and my boy have read... Solid read. Goaltending is the toughest position in sports...

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https://www.amazon.ca/Power-Within-Discovering-Elite-Goaltending/dp/1494358840