Being a Hockey Parent - Page 43

E.J. · 08-01-2012, 09:34 PM

FINALLY! It has taken ? number of games to actually play great hockey this Summer.... Spacing, passing, movement, D.... The boys put it together tonight and put a beating on their opponent. The Little Man is still banged up, but having fun. Just an assist tonight, but I posted a photo sequence of his best offensive chance as well....

Love the smile, having fun!

Gets the goalie on his heels....

Has the open net....

...and slides it by.....

The assist was a nice 2-0 that he dumped to the kid he is celebrating with....

Ahbroody · 08-08-2012, 11:24 PM

Didn't notice this post till now, but wasn't on much past week. As always beauty pics.

Practices have started for new team. They have their first exhibition game this Saturday. Game next Saturday. Tourney in LA at end of month. May do a local tourney instead.

Ahbroody · 08-14-2012, 02:09 PM

They won last Saturday. Kid had the assist on the game winner.
They have practice tonight. After practice they are scrimming the clubs squirt 1 team.

E.J. · 08-15-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

They won last Saturday. Kid had the assist on the game winner.
They have practice tonight. After practice they are scrimming the clubs squirt 1 team.

Nice on the assist!

Look forward to hearing how the scrimmage goes.

At Powerskating with the Little One right now. Playoff game for the Big One this evening.

E.J. · 08-19-2012, 12:11 PM

High School Summer League Champs

Ahbroody · 08-23-2012, 02:56 PM

Nice.

Friggin getting burnt already. This team is busy. Because the club and the rink are intertwined these kids are getting three practices a week. Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Add in games usually on Saturday. He's practicing roller on Thursday. This Saturday theyre doing and all day cross ice tournament. Sunday he has a game against his team from last year.

Next weekend we are going down to LA to play the Jr Kings, Jr coyotes, and some team from San Diego I think. Wasn't going to go, but after talking to the coach we are going

Lastly the boy and his sister are now taking judo on Mondays.

E.J. · 08-24-2012, 09:28 AM

^^^^ Can't get burnt in August....

I am REALLY looking forward to your report from Sunday.....

Tell Micah good luck this weekend and next weekend in LA!

I bet the balance and weight shifting/momentum stuff from judo would be very good cross training for almost every contact/semi-contact sport.... (total assumption, I have never even seen judo in person).

We had a whole week off! In fact, the Little One will have a little more time as she is between seasons and her private power skating lessons are on hiatus for a couple weeks due to them remaking the ice at our home ice center.

Jackson is going to be a shooter at the Jr. Grizzlies Goalie camp tonight and then he starts camp tomorrow. Timing is pretty good, being that the Summer HS season is over....

Eleven · 08-26-2012, 09:19 PM

Haven't even started the season and my kid broke his RS Stealth

Luckily they are still available online but I was hoping for a bigger price cut since it's over 2 years old now, still $190.00 yuk.

A guy at the pro shop at my kids rink today said that these high end sticks only have a projected life of around 20 shots at the NHL level. He also said that Ovechkin uses an intermediate stick cause he likes the lower flex. I've never heard the life span story before, or that some pros like the intermediate sticks. Anyone else heard that?

E.J. · 08-27-2012, 09:38 AM

I am always surprised how fragile all the new sticks appear to be…..prices keep going up, sticks “appear” to break easier….

We went through a rough patch in the Spring/Early Summer, but have been good for a little bit. Hasn’t broke a stick since a Warrior Widow in mid July…. Now that I think about it, that’s just a month ago….

Well, I have not purchased a stick for a bit of time….that Widow was a present from his grandparents. Last one I purchased was a Sherwood N12 and he received a replacement on a Sherwood N12 on warranty & has had those two sticks for a bit.

Scott, if you are an IWin member at Icewarehouse, you can get the RS for $180 shipped... Free 2 day shipping, though think they only have the Hall curve in R.... I'm telling you, if you purchase online....you really need to get yourself an IWin membership... IW kicks soooooo much tail......IMO, there isn't an online store that comes close to them, not even close.

Eleven · 09-02-2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.J.

Scott, if you are an IWin member at Icewarehouse, you can get the RS for $180 shipped... Free 2 day shipping, though think they only have the Hall curve in R.... I'm telling you, if you purchase online....you really need to get yourself an IWin membership... IW kicks soooooo much tail......IMO, there isn't an online store that comes close to them, not even close.

We have a Total Hockey membership, mainly because we've had to make purchases at their St. Louis and Chicago stores while there on hockey trips. After checking their website, I found we had 2 $10 coupons but of course only one can be used per purchase, so I was able to get the RS there for $179, free shipping.

I'll definitely check out Icewarehouse...can never have too many options!

Ahbroody · 08-27-2012, 12:24 PM

For us in California its not as good deal. Totalhockey works out better.

As for Flex. It's documented Brett Hull used a 62-65 flex. Ovi and kesel also use very whippy sticks. Depends on style of play

E.J. · 08-27-2012, 01:31 PM

Mike, how'd Micah's game go last night? Played his old team, right?

E.J. · 08-27-2012, 01:35 PM

Yea, tax kills you CA guys at IW.... Even then, 10% makes that about even...

Ahbroody · 09-01-2012, 08:30 AM

7am game. After 1 period Cougars losing to Jr kings 4-2.
All I care about Micah had a goal in the first.

4-3 start of third. Shorthanded goal.

5-4

Ahbroody · 09-01-2012, 08:39 AM

5-5 Micah with 2 goals.

E.J. · 09-01-2012, 08:49 AM

Awesome!!!! Go Micah!!!

Ahbroody · 09-01-2012, 12:32 PM

They lost 12-6

My kid played well

E.J. · 09-01-2012, 01:04 PM

Holy smokes, did they pull the goalie in the 3rd...

Ahbroody · 09-01-2012, 10:42 PM

The D was uhhhhh $hitty . Mite travel u need strong D. We have 2 good D, the rest seem to do more harm then good.

Second game they got the anahiem wildcats and smacked then around, but that team blows. He only got 1 goal in game 2, but barely got any ice. That goal was a top corner rip and a beauty. He's 3rd on team in goals with 3 but has.considerably less ice time then #1&2. Tomorrow they play Jr. Coyotes at 8am and will get spanked. They should play in consolation game at 4pm tomorrow and be done. If he can scratch out one more goal I will be on cloud 9. As it is I am very very happy and proud of him. He has really shown that he has great hands this weekend.

He shot a lot of pucks in the garage this week. He is learning to lean into his wrist shot and it shows. Before game he said " dad I'm going to sniper top corner this game. " he did.

Ahbroody · 09-07-2012, 06:52 PM

Forgot to recap.
They went 2-2 in LA. He had a ton of shots on goal in game 4, but no puck luck. That said he's a puck hog and a dangler. The coach didn't have much positive to say about him from the weekend even though he produced a lot. The coach has said until he starts passing he won't be going to SoCal for tourneys. He's a real young first year October birth. Team is almost all second years. While he admits he's got skill he lacks team play.

Going to be a long year so hopefully he gets it by February

08-08-2012, 11:24 PM	#2
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Didn't notice this post till now, but wasn't on much past week. As always beauty pics. Practices have started for new team. They have their first exhibition game this Saturday. Game next Saturday. Tourney in LA at end of month. May do a local tourney instead. Last edited by Ahbroody; 08-08-2012 at 11:30 PM.

08-14-2012, 02:09 PM	#3
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent They won last Saturday. Kid had the assist on the game winner. They have practice tonight. After practice they are scrimming the clubs squirt 1 team.

08-19-2012, 12:11 PM	#5
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent High School Summer League Champs

08-23-2012, 02:56 PM	#6
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Nice. Friggin getting burnt already. This team is busy. Because the club and the rink are intertwined these kids are getting three practices a week. Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Add in games usually on Saturday. He's practicing roller on Thursday. This Saturday theyre doing and all day cross ice tournament. Sunday he has a game against his team from last year. Next weekend we are going down to LA to play the Jr Kings, Jr coyotes, and some team from San Diego I think. Wasn't going to go, but after talking to the coach we are going Lastly the boy and his sister are now taking judo on Mondays.

08-24-2012, 09:28 AM	#7
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent ^^^^ Can't get burnt in August.... I am REALLY looking forward to your report from Sunday..... Tell Micah good luck this weekend and next weekend in LA! I bet the balance and weight shifting/momentum stuff from judo would be very good cross training for almost every contact/semi-contact sport.... (total assumption, I have never even seen judo in person). We had a whole week off! In fact, the Little One will have a little more time as she is between seasons and her private power skating lessons are on hiatus for a couple weeks due to them remaking the ice at our home ice center. Jackson is going to be a shooter at the Jr. Grizzlies Goalie camp tonight and then he starts camp tomorrow. Timing is pretty good, being that the Summer HS season is over....

08-01-2012, 09:34 PM	#1
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent FINALLY! It has taken ? number of games to actually play great hockey this Summer.... Spacing, passing, movement, D.... The boys put it together tonight and put a beating on their opponent. The Little Man is still banged up, but having fun. Just an assist tonight, but I posted a photo sequence of his best offensive chance as well.... Love the smile, having fun! Gets the goalie on his heels.... Has the open net.... ...and slides it by..... The assist was a nice 2-0 that he dumped to the kid he is celebrating with....

08-26-2012, 09:19 PM	#8
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Haven't even started the season and my kid broke his RS Stealth Luckily they are still available online but I was hoping for a bigger price cut since it's over 2 years old now, still $190.00 yuk. A guy at the pro shop at my kids rink today said that these high end sticks only have a projected life of around 20 shots at the NHL level. He also said that Ovechkin uses an intermediate stick cause he likes the lower flex. I've never heard the life span story before, or that some pros like the intermediate sticks. Anyone else heard that? __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

08-27-2012, 09:38 AM	#9
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent I am always surprised how fragile all the new sticks appear to be…..prices keep going up, sticks “appear” to break easier…. We went through a rough patch in the Spring/Early Summer, but have been good for a little bit. Hasn’t broke a stick since a Warrior Widow in mid July…. Now that I think about it, that’s just a month ago…. Well, I have not purchased a stick for a bit of time….that Widow was a present from his grandparents. Last one I purchased was a Sherwood N12 and he received a replacement on a Sherwood N12 on warranty & has had those two sticks for a bit. Scott, if you are an IWin member at Icewarehouse, you can get the RS for $180 shipped... Free 2 day shipping, though think they only have the Hall curve in R.... I'm telling you, if you purchase online....you really need to get yourself an IWin membership... IW kicks soooooo much tail......IMO, there isn't an online store that comes close to them, not even close.

08-27-2012, 12:24 PM	#11
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent For us in California its not as good deal. Totalhockey works out better. As for Flex. It's documented Brett Hull used a 62-65 flex. Ovi and kesel also use very whippy sticks. Depends on style of play

08-27-2012, 01:31 PM	#12
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Mike, how'd Micah's game go last night? Played his old team, right?

08-27-2012, 01:35 PM	#13
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Yea, tax kills you CA guys at IW.... Even then, 10% makes that about even...

09-01-2012, 08:30 AM	#14
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent 7am game. After 1 period Cougars losing to Jr kings 4-2. All I care about Micah had a goal in the first. 4-3 start of third. Shorthanded goal. 5-4

09-01-2012, 08:39 AM	#15
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent 5-5 Micah with 2 goals.

09-01-2012, 08:49 AM	#16
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Awesome!!!! Go Micah!!!

09-01-2012, 12:32 PM	#17
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent They lost 12-6 My kid played well

09-01-2012, 01:04 PM	#18
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Holy smokes, did they pull the goalie in the 3rd...

09-01-2012, 10:42 PM	#19
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent The D was uhhhhh $hitty . Mite travel u need strong D. We have 2 good D, the rest seem to do more harm then good. Second game they got the anahiem wildcats and smacked then around, but that team blows. He only got 1 goal in game 2, but barely got any ice. That goal was a top corner rip and a beauty. He's 3rd on team in goals with 3 but has.considerably less ice time then #1&2. Tomorrow they play Jr. Coyotes at 8am and will get spanked. They should play in consolation game at 4pm tomorrow and be done. If he can scratch out one more goal I will be on cloud 9. As it is I am very very happy and proud of him. He has really shown that he has great hands this weekend. He shot a lot of pucks in the garage this week. He is learning to lean into his wrist shot and it shows. Before game he said " dad I'm going to sniper top corner this game. " he did.

09-07-2012, 06:52 PM	#20
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Being a Hockey Parent Forgot to recap. They went 2-2 in LA. He had a ton of shots on goal in game 4, but no puck luck. That said he's a puck hog and a dangler. The coach didn't have much positive to say about him from the weekend even though he produced a lot. The coach has said until he starts passing he won't be going to SoCal for tourneys. He's a real young first year October birth. Team is almost all second years. While he admits he's got skill he lacks team play. Going to be a long year so hopefully he gets it by February