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Originally Posted by blankall
In my game last night, we had a guy go to block a shot. He was wearing a half visor and caught the puck just below the visor. He was down on the ice for 10 minutes. We all though for sure we'd be out there hunting for teeth. Fortunately, the puck hit him in the neck just under his jaw. Moral of the story...get a full cage.
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Originally Posted by red sky
Yeah, it only takes one puck to the face to realize it just isn't worth the risk. Believe me, as it happened to me and now I play with a full cage. You quickly realize you are playing a game and not getting paid.
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I gotta say, kudos to anyone that blocks a shot in a manner that might allow it to hit their face. I will rush the D-man, but I will not put my stick out.
Honestly, I don't want my beer and wings consumption affected.