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Tadhg posted:It's been forever since I've played hockey, and I've really missed it. I've daydreamed about joining a local adult league more than a few times in recent years, but it's always felt like too much Socal is actually pretty good, with 2 teams, 7 + rinks within 30 minutes of me in Torrance I have little complaints, for pro shops you have a lot of options. I like the new one in el segundo, Jake's. For used gear I use the play it again on 190th/Hawthorne, for other stuff I use hockeytron and hockey giant, both in the Anaheim area. I still get my skates done at the TSC in El Segundo though.
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Funkutron5000 posted:Jake's is an awesome proshop. He also does what I think is the best sharpening in the area. If you're choosing between hockey monkey and hockey giant, go with monkey. Their staff is way, way better. I've never dealt with hockeytron before, so I don't know what there is to say about that place. Hockeytron is like hockey monkey but more of everything. The only reason I still use giant is because I can stop there on the way to Disneyland. Avoid play it again and golden bear for sharpening at all costs. PS I'll be at TSC today at the 215 public skate trying out my new shin pads for their maiden skate if they will fit under my drat workout pants. Acethomas fucked around with this message at 19:18 on Mar 15, 2011 |
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El Nam posted:If anyone is from Orange County and wants to play at the Rinks or needs help getting into hockey and whatnot, PM me. I'm willing to drive out to either Rinks location for a chance to stick and puck or scrim with a goon, I'll pm you when I get home.
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Anyone know of good inexpensive roller skates? It seems like the prices are pretty high right now and the used market here in LA is pretty tiny, I had no problem getting great ice stuff used but cannot find any roller skates, it's weird.
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She probably means don't bend over to get lower, some people start to lose the squat position and just start leaning over basically.
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67 for the win, really helped me out since I'm only 130 pounds. Now if I could just find gloves that will protect me that I'm not swimming in. Curse my dainty lady hands. Also if you're in socal, Hockeytron is quite awesome and will call pickup is the way to go.
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Just signed up for the kings summer clinic, 200 for 4 classes, two kings tickets and a throwback jersey
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Caught a puck on my left skates holder and cracked a piece of the front column off with a big crack going through the center as well. Didn't realize it and played 45 more minutes wondering why my turns were so tough.
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Just got One95 13in gloves from a friend, coming from Easton S3's it's quite a change, the thumb being the hardest to get used to, having trouble getting my right hand off the stick when I need to reach.
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If he is in socal let me know if that's right and I'll come pick some up too since I'm local.
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Sorry to turn this into team finding chat but I'm looking for a slot in Los Angeles on a low level team, been doing stick/puck and pickup for about 6 months along with a Daryl Evans month long class, but everyone's team is either mid level or full.
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Are there any good rec hockey forums I should be following?
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sellouts posted:Ace you're a SoCal hockey player, right? Yeah I heard of it but there really isn't much info on it on their site, and I haven't had a chance to call the guy yet and ask how it works, if there is just a FA list, a draft skate or if you just need to find someone. I've been trying to get down there for a pick up but the times haven't been working out for me. I'll actually be at the TSC tomorrow for their Stick/Puck at 1245 unless I decide to hit up Glacial Gardens at 1050. I learned to skate at the Skating Edge (Harbor City Rink) when I was a kid but I haven't been there in 10 years so I don't know if they've fixed the ice.
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Aniki posted:I just purchased a puck bag and 15 pucks for my team. Is there anything else that I need to bring as a captain? I know that the captain for the other team that I play on always brings a first aid kit with aspirin and antacid tablets, so I assume that I should bring something similar. Motherfuckin' biosteel, only the best.
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D C posted:So I got new gloves today, first game of the season is late tonight. What size are you using on those TO's eh eh?
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Thufir posted:I've never tried those gatorade prime thingys but I seem to remember people talking about them here or in the goalie thread. If I drink one before my late game tonight will I ever be able to get to sleep? I usually burn through whatever the g1 gives me by period three.
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Sep 19, 2011 02:05
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Bauer one75 for lyfe! As a smaller player it helps me feel a lot more protected.
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sellouts posted:Ace did you sign up for that IceAngeles league? I did. No money this month for hockey, saving for next season either at skating edge or glacial gardens. If it's a good pickup that doesn't mind someone at my level I will drive to Burbank easy. PM me details?
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sellouts posted:nice, what level? played at tsc but this is my first season there... I think I'll be in bronze as I havent played in about 18 months I think I found the page for that burbank game, looks like they do tues and wed, they have some numbers listed too, I guess I'll call tomorrow and see what they say about the level of play / how many people show. Have you heard anything? Also I heard they started regular pick up at TSC on the new pond rink.
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sellouts posted:Level is from canadians to a guy I know that started playing last year. I've heard they're real cool. When do you plan on heading up to burbank?
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Haha the first time I did pickup at culver I made the mistake of taking my stick up the stairs with me, never again! Sellouts when are we playing a pickup?
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About 60 percent as good as Jake, I had some uneven spots. Would work in a pinch but get to jakes after.
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Anyone know when that new Easton stick that all the reviewers were buzzing about is hitting the market. The one that was going to be like 100-129 but blow that price point's competition away. I think it was like the 65S?
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Lawnie posted:Hey xzzy, any plans to check out that Bauer Experience in Bridgeview today? They have all their new gear free for the public to try. I'll be at the Orange County, CA one if anyone from my side of the woods wants to start "testing" the new equip for realz.
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Nov 3, 2011 20:21
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Need a new sr sized stick to compliment my int sized one. For around 99 what should I get?
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Haha I live next to their store (hockeytron) maybe I'll buy it and report in. They make an elite and a 405 gram, any thoughts?
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I've been there plenty of times, their stuff is okay, seems similar to my Megalyte stick, which is a rebranded warrior. The curve selection isn't great but I am not a heavy curve guy. Only thing I worry about is how long they'll last.
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Doctor Butts posted:The only place I know around here that sells used anything is Play It Again sports and even then its mostly Jr. stuff. Any other places might have good resale stuff? I got my Bauer One40's on Ebay for 26 bucks. They are quite awesome.
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I've committed in my head to getting a Tron stick now, but I'm going to see if they do any pricing drops ahead of Christmas or offer their normal 20% off deal but allow Tron items for once.
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Sellout you going to Bauer Exp tomorrow?
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sellouts posted:If anyone in SoCal is interested in trying out ice hockey, let me know. The private drop in I skate in is starting a 30 minute "intro to hockey" before every 60 minute pick up. Super casual, free skate rental, and we're growing a "community locker" of equipment you can borrow if you're just starting out. It's also $10. Is this the Tuesday thing we were talking about?
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sellouts posted:In between us talking they emailed me that they were changing it slightly. 60 min pickup + 30 min beginner / slow pace / stick and puck should still be good So is it still 11 or 1030?
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sellouts posted:Thursday Dec 8th if anyone wants to skate at Staples Center before the Wild game let me know. Skate is in the afternoon but includes referees. Hey PM me the info, I'm down, am I going to get killed?
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To install those wooden extensions, do you heat the glue, put it in, heat the stick? Never done it before.
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So I'm looking to replace my Rbk 6k helmet with something new and "safer". I'm looking at the 9900 vs the new E700 since they are both 150. Aside from the awesome matte black on the e700 and barring any issues with fit does anyone have any thoughts as to what I should get?
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real_scud posted:If the E700 fits the same as other Easton helmets I find it to be a terrible fit, at least on my head it's way too tight and seems to not sit on my head properly. Whereas the 9900 fits awesome and I know I'm picking one up tomorrow. The E700 is supposed to fit quite different from the S series ones according to MSH at least. New shell design, etc.
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Just have to post that Sellouts is mad pimpin on the ice, the Getzlaf curve will take some getting used to but gives great lift, midnight hockey is awesome and when you have a lady playing her second game ever you have to drag her off the ice for shift changes.
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xzzy posted:So you're saying Kronwall should be using a Getzlaf curve for stuff like this? Thats something I will be doing the next game for sure.
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I folded and grabbed an Easton E700 and added a bauer aviator shield. The medium fit me big even after brining the adjuster in so i went with a small open all the way, so far its pretty awesome, can't wait to try it on the ice.
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xzzy posted:So, since people are on the topic now, are there any other kinds of legal interference or tricks of the trade for preventing a guy from making a play on the puck? When one of my guys is coming in to grab the puck from a dump or to play behind the net I always get between him and the opposing player and hold him up. Get in front of people and slow them down, I can't stand when someone just lets someone go by them without some kind of engagement, if only to make them have to go around you, a couple seconds is all you need to buy.
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