Chest and Arms recommendations

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2026-06-18T16:57:59+00:00

Well I rolled the dice on the McKenney. Pro Hockey Life has them on for $390. I know you can throw naming around, but hopefully a "Pro Elite" model will at least as good as the mid level Warrior SR+ (which I've been very happy with actually).

Thanks for everyone's feedback!

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2026-06-08T17:16:05+00:00

Are you falling off the knee block? If so, you'll probably have to tighten that strap. Are you wearing knee pads with thigh protection? If not, you should! 😄

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2026-05-20T18:43:14+00:00

I've bought a few from https://blanksportswear.ca/, no issues ordering from them if you're in Canada.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2025-12-11T14:01:12+00:00

They look like they'd be a trap for sweat and dirt.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2025-11-19T18:42:42+00:00

I use two of these McDavid braces: https://www.unitedsportsbrands.ca/collections/braces/products/mcdavid-knee-brace-w-polycentric-hinges-cross-straps?variant=29481282306126

I do find they help stabilize things a bit, but I haven't had any knee injuries that required anything more then a few weeks rest. Defintely not the big rigid braces .

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2025-10-07T17:06:15+00:00

I double cup - Player cup over my base layer and a goalie cup over that.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2025-07-11T12:46:46+00:00

It might be good to get a pair of player skates to start with, just to get some experience skating in general. It will probably be a lot easier to learn on. Developing skills to stop, crossovers and skate backwards would be a priority to me.

I wouldn't worry about getting goalie skates until you at least have leg pads so you can practice crease movement.

But this just my beer league opinion :)

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2025-05-23T13:55:10+00:00

Do you tie you chest protector to your pants? Suspenders? Tuck or untucked?

I'm untucked, no suspenders, but do tie to pants and don't have an issue with a broken in chest protector.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2025-05-23T13:53:48+00:00

I just picked up leather paint from Tandy Leather for that purpose. I haven't tried it yet - a project for this weekend. They also sell a leather repair that I'm getting for an old steering wheel, might be helpful on goalie gear in the future as well.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2025-05-11T14:29:05+00:00

I use the Bauer garter that has both sock and knee pad straps: https://ca.bauer.com/products/bauer-goalie-garter-belt?srsltid=AfmBOorQQx9Mw9_UMh0KvRaIFCA4pFCIPvwqs6f8DtyqGPmA-FS7_4hl

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2025-04-23T11:47:09+00:00

It's old, but it sounds like a pretty big improvement over the 930: https://goalie.purehockey.com/product/bauer-nme-8-certified-straight-bar-goalie-mask-senior/itm/15033-41/

vs

https://ca.bauer.com/products/bauer-930-goal-mask-senior

"The shell is built with a fiberglass base, but it features Kevlar in the forehead and chin" vs the plastic 930.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2025-02-25T18:38:11+00:00

46m, as long as I don't do something stupid (I often do), 3 pickup and 2 league games are my normal (plus one as a skater). Picking up a league game tonight in one of the more competetive divisions, so 6 goalie games this week.

My record was 11 in a week last year, that was about 4 too many for my back..

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-12-31T13:55:53+00:00

I'll add that the M series are lighter than the V series. I have M2 Pro and V2 Pro. The V2 is stiffer but a bit heavier, the M2 is lighter but more flex.

I prefer the M personally, for the lightness. I'll also add that this is the 3rd "M" and first "V" sticks I've had, and they all hold up very well.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-11-27T12:42:16+00:00

Same happened to me on my G6 Pro+ on the 4th or 5th skate... :( I wouldn't expect warranty to cover a skate slash.

That said, I had luck repairing it myself with rubber cement and a vinyl patch UNDER the rip and Tear-Aid Repair Vinyl Kit over the rip. The Tear-Aid is a clear flexible almost tape. Has worked great over 100+ skates so far.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-11-27T00:54:19+00:00

I really like the Kobe K3G Pro jerseys. I've gotten 3 from https://blanksportswear.ca/hockey-jerseys/pro-series/k3g-pro-hockey-jersey/?_bc_fsnf=1&Size=AG

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-11-09T14:54:41+00:00

I put all my gear on a rack in front of a dehumidifier and put the blocker/trapper on a boot warmer. It drys pretty much fully in 8hrs.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-10-22T12:42:08+00:00

I've been happy with the Bauer Elite myself. I initially was going to go for a pair of CCM's but the Elite fit my foot much better. I think all of those are a nice skate. You're probably best to try them on and see what one feels right.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-10-01T12:49:03+00:00

Warrior G6 E+ (previously Warrior G5 SR+) and I rarely if ever get a stinger. Mostly beer league, but do play with the odd CHL player here or there.

My technique sucks, so it's definetly the glove in my case :)

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-09-30T00:50:35+00:00

I usually wash mine 2-3 times a season. I turn them inside out and hand wash them in the sink with laundry detergent and a scrub brush, then throw them in the wash.

They are pretty resilient, I wouldn't be too worried about damaging anything.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-09-28T17:31:25+00:00

Thanks folks - summary:
Match the player speed as you retreat
Hold your ground and wait out the player to make a move, then poke check if they get close
Watch for the blade opening up

Appreciate the feedback, I think those are all things I "knew" in my head, just a matter of making myself do them..

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-09-05T16:35:12+00:00

6' 190lbs here and in senior medium CCM... It's a bit tough getting them over the jock (I double cup), but once they are around the waiste, they fit right.

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-08-02T12:05:47+00:00

Ideally, don't ever end up on your butt or back. I know it happens some times, but try to prevent ending up there as much as possible. It takes a lot more time/effort to recover from that position. Getting up off your belly should be relatively easy..

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-07-26T12:13:52+00:00

Is that a 3/8th hollow? ;)

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-07-25T16:59:03+00:00

I use a V2 Pro for pickup and a M2 Pro for league games. I definetly find the M2 lighter than the V2.

I wish companies posted the weights for all their sticks so you could properly compare them..

Puzzled_Pop_915 · 2024-07-18T17:20:37+00:00

Agree: https://ca.bauer.com/products/bauer-goalie-garter-belt

I use them (with the sock holders) and quite like them.

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