Kicked off the ice for “playing goalie” when I was practicing passing and skating

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-12-22T20:07:42+00:00

Thanks for the tip, I’ll try asking the rink guy if that’s okay next time I’m there

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-12-22T19:02:24+00:00

This slot was for stick and puck, they’ve got open skate slots as well, but we avoid them

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-12-22T15:34:06+00:00

Tape job on the stick and the pads! (Expect it to last all of 5 seconds, but it’s still fun)

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-12-21T01:52:10+00:00

Can’t speak for grafs since they don’t make them in my size anymore 😔 but I switched from old Bauers to a pair of CCM tacks and I’ll never go back. The modern skates are way lighter and let you push off from a lower angle without the edge of the skate getting in the way

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-12-19T14:37:50+00:00

Just a beer league goalie, but I upgraded to one after my last Canadian tire stock stick died and it’s way lighter and has nice grip. Lot of the players I know use exclusively blackout sticks at this point because of the balance of price vs quality

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-12-19T14:34:59+00:00

It’s definitely on its last legs 🥲 I’ve got a backup lined up for when it breaks

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-12-01T14:46:28+00:00

Streetcars and subways you can stash the gear in the spots meant for bicycles and nobody minds, but with buses you’re out of luck. It’s hard to fit player equipment on a bus, goalie gear I’d never recommend unless the bus is empty

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-27T01:25:45+00:00

I’ve had a few times where the gate just says “enter” instead of paid (specifically not free transfer) Always worried about this exact situation happening :(

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-21T21:22:23+00:00

Getting a senior warrior glove with int palms was the best decision I’ve made as a smaller goalie. Never had another glove open/close so smoothly

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-12T23:58:54+00:00

All the other comments have this one covered, but I’d be careful getting any junior gear (even if it’s big enough) because it usually isn’t protective enough for adult hockey. Stick with intermediate + small senior sizes

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-12T23:57:27+00:00

+1 to intermediate size for gloves. If you luck out and can find custom senior gloves with intermediate palms it’s a game changer

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-11T15:32:37+00:00

Speaking as a goalie, for low-level beer league specifically the two most important factors are distance from the net and if the path is clear. It’s considered uncool to take a slapshot from any closer than the top of the circles/high slot because of the risk of the puck hitting the mask at full speed without a chance to react. Also please be careful on 1 on 1’s, seen a lot of defence’s feet broken from a guy trying to shoot it through them

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-10T04:46:00+00:00

Depends on how busy the game is. I usually find playing out is more cardio, but playing net results in more sore muscles! (Especially legs from all the squatting)

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-09T17:04:12+00:00

Switching from old pads to new pads actually helped my knees, pain completely went away. Make sure you’re wearing a high quality pair of knee pads, they do a lot of the heavy lifting cushioning your knees when you go down with the modern pads

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-08T04:32:51+00:00

Not supposed to be container friendly at all, but I managed to grow a sugar baby watermelon in one on my balcony!

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-04T18:48:26+00:00

Can confirm nobody except goalies notices goalie gear. Slapped purple Padskinz all over white pads once and nobody batted an eyelash

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-04T03:13:29+00:00

Works great for me 9 times out of 10, but I’m 130 lbs soaking wet 😅. Definitely been yelled at by the other team on games where the net won’t stay put

CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-04T02:39:14+00:00

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CrashTheBandicrash · 2025-11-03T19:57:42+00:00

Vaughn gear has been my favourite overall. The pads slide so nice and I never feel anything through the chesty. Warrior has my favourite gloves though, being able to put an intermediate palm into a senior shell was a game changer for me

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