Being a Hockey Parent

[J0eybb]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Joe how old was that stick? Looks well loved.

It was given to me. Looked well used when I got it. I think it was new in 2007. Reebok 5k snakegrip 2 pc.

I'm going to chop it down, flip it, and put a cheap blade on it so my daughter can shoot in the street.

[E.J.]

Nice pics, Mike.... Good to see you're house had gone co-ed hockey!

[E.J.]

Hey, as an FYI, http://www.icewarehouse.com/ is having 20% off until Nov. 30th for IWin members(you can join to get the discount).... That is a SMOKING DEAL.....SMOKING!

They even are honoring purchases from IW members from the past 7 days.... Wouldn't you know it, a $374(after my 10% discount) order 8 days ago.... UGH... I am sure there is something I can find to spend money on....

[Ahbroody]

Saw this last night. As much as I hate to monkey has some smoking deals on roller gear that I need.for the boy. He had a growth spurt. Even his roller coach said he must have grown two inches in a month or so as his pants became floods.

He is going to play in the Thanksgiving NARCH roller event at Rollin Ice for a 6U house team his travel roller coach is putting together to compete against a travel team based out of RI and some teams coming to the event. Micahs the ringer on the team. . He is also participitating in a jamboree with his blackstars travel ice team that weekend. The ice jamboree is Friday and Saturday. The roller tourney is supposed to be Sunday.

[J0eybb]

I bought a tron basic(1pc) and a Sherwood RM7 shaft, from a friend for $40. He put my blade on for me. The Aluminum was gifted to me from a teamate. The blade is shattered, and just fell out, so we'll see.

[Ahbroody]

Originally Posted by J0eybb

I bought a tron basic(1pc) and a Sherwood RM7 shaft, from a friend for $40. He put my blade on for me. The Aluminum was gifted to me from a teamate. The blade is shattered, and just fell out, so we'll see.

Let me know how the tron stick plays. Been looking at grabbing one just to fug with. People say its made by a large manufacturer just rebadged. Mid upper level sticks usually. Got a monkey order coming today. Suprisingly they had everything in stock. Normally they are horrible. Apparently its also arriving today. For instate they are using a small carrier instead of UPS as they take 5-7 days even on instate stuff.

Use that metal stick to snap someone's composite if they go game 7.

[Ahbroody]

so we live across the street from the school. The delivery company delivered our package of hockey gear to the school.

today Micah worked on transitions and some body position concepts after school on blades for over an hour in the garage, then went to ice practice, got home and he wanted to work on transitions and one timers in the garage. Had to force him out of the Garage to get ready for bed. Had to promise we would work on stuff tomorrow, He has the ice jamboree this weekend on Fri and Sat, and the roller tourney on Sunday and he is showing a lot of drive to try to be the best he can. Its cute to hear him talk about this weekend.

[J0eybb]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Let me know how the tron stick plays.

Use that metal stick to snap someone's composite if they go game 7.

So far so good. I heard a few guys talking about them yesterday, the pro guys at roller are sponsered by them. One of them said they have been snapping like twigs. I'm two games in, and it looks like I have had it a lot longer.

I think I'll use the Aluminum one to keep my hood open...

[taltos]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Let me know how the tron stick plays. Been looking at grabbing one just to fug with. People say its made by a large manufacturer just rebadged. Mid upper level sticks usually. Got a monkey order coming today. Suprisingly they had everything in stock. Normally they are horrible. Apparently its also arriving today. For instate they are using a small carrier instead of UPS as they take 5-7 days even on instate stuff.

Use that metal stick to snap someone's composite if they go game 7.

I have been using the Tron basic goalie stick to play in an over 50 league. The stick is heavy but I like that because it has a very controlled flex which is nice when trying to control a stick save. I have had a couple shatter when hit with a very heavy slap shot or one timer. I want to try their chest protectors and leg pads, both need to be replaced and Tron seems to have very nice pricing and shipping costs. It is kind of funny that California seems to have more hockey super stores than the home of hockey in New England. The Tron sticks remind me of Koho sticks if that helps on the rebadging. Both are heavy, very well made and very flex controlled.

[Ahbroody]

The hockey weekend from hell ended at about 4pm today.

Today micah played Jesus on the inhouse team put together for the norcal cup roller tourney. They lost the championship 9-2. Micah had a goal and the assist on the second goal in the championship. They got smoked. Was proud of him. He knew they were going to lose and killed himself trying to keep the game competitive. The kids got to win some games and had a great time. I was proud he played a part in making kids have a good time and win. There were some big smiles out there.

Ice hockey mite jamboree Friday and Saturday. The team won the jamboree against the Stockton team mentioned before. Micah scored 3 of his teams 9 goals and had a few assists in the championship game per my dad who was there. Put the puck in the net a lot in the last 3 days.

Will see if any of the pictures from ice turned out okay.

[J0eybb]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Let me know how the tron stick plays. Been looking at grabbing one just to fug with. People say its made by a large manufacturer just rebadged. Mid upper level sticks usually. Got a monkey order coming today.

Well the TRON stick lost it's blade in warmups last night.

[E.J.]

Brought out the new "Whites" for the game tonight.... Kids are always excited about new jerseys. Solid win, varsity still undefeated....

[Ahbroody]

Why do people love scheduling tournaments on holiday weekends?
Thanksgiving weekend
He's playing ice all day friday, most of the day Saturday and it appears Narch Roller Tourney all day Sunday.


Nice pics, tell him its a mouthguard not a chew toy. Guessing he no like the one I sent?

[Eleven]

The only holiday tourney we've ever played is New Years in Nashville. Last year our Org had one on Halloween, but we didn't participate. But our boys play, train and travel so much anyway, our coaches look at it as if the holidays are their reprieve.

(My kid chews his mouth piece too, the more worn down it gets, the less it stays in place.)

[E.J.]

Little One practicing on the ice in front of me, Big One doing dry land practice with the team on the stairs behind me.... This is what we call quality family time...

[Ahbroody]

Loaded all 4 kids into the car for Micahs roller game. Now we are at the mall for a Disney event to welcome Santa. This afternoon my dads taking him to his inhouse game.

Poll question. Dec 31 there is a one day cross ice tournament. He was scheduled to play with his club team in the Mite Exhibition division. His best friends dad wants to reform the team we used in a 6U tournament last year that beat everyone badly. If given the choice he wants to play in the 7U division with his buddies. Would you make him play mite exhibition basically club level 8u or let him do a 7u team?

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Poll question. Dec 31 there is a one day cross ice tournament. He was scheduled to play with his club team in the Mite Exhibition division. His best friends dad wants to reform the team we used in a 6U tournament last year that beat everyone badly. If given the choice he wants to play in the 7U division with his buddies. Would you make him play mite exhibition basically club level 8u or let him do a 7u team?

...and there is your answer...

Drive by hi. Hope all is well with hockey parent life!

Headed to Ma. for Mitch's first college game Tuesday night!

[Ahbroody]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

Drive by hi. Hope all is well with hockey parent life!

Headed to Ma. for Mitch's first college game Tuesday night!

Tell him we wish him luck and remember "dangle, snipe, celly, repeat"

Have the boys gear in the washing machine on sanitize setting. FACK! 4-5 days a week and his gear is ripe. Take it out after every skate and let it air only does so much. The other day I had to dress him before we left. Yeah that car ride was crap.

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[E.J.]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Tell him we wish him luck and remember "dangle, snipe, celly, repeat"

Have the boys gear in the washing machine on sanitize setting. FACK! 4-5 days a week and his gear is ripe. Take it out after every skate and let it air only does so much. The other day I had to dress him before we left. Yeah that car ride was crap.

Edit stupid phone auto correct

Nothing like hockey smell....ugh....