Decent Prices for Hockey Equipment

[Hockeyguy15]

Polak if you're getting shoulder pads just get some caps, you don't need anything major.

https://www.prohockeylife.com/hockey...-shoulder-pads

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by polak

Yup I'll be getting a cage. Don't trust other people learning to play with their sticks.

I can always take it off later.

if you wear a cage don't waste your money on a mouth guard.

[jayswin]

No elbow pads is pretty much the worst advice you could possibly get for beginner hockey. I went through the same program you did. I had an elbow pad slide off in one of the first sessions, bailed and landed right on the elbow.

That pain did not go away quickly and every time I even rubbed that elbow against anything it was like a new injury. Worst pain ever. I suspect Corsi doesn't know NCHL hockey, and was thinking of the old timer pick up games where guys fart around at a slow pace for some exercise.

[jayswin]

Spend good money

- Skates
- Stick
- gloves
- helmet
- elbow pads

save money

- shin pads
- jock
- pants
- shoulder pads (buy them first, but the most unobtrusive ones you can find, then ditch them once you're comfortable and not falling all over the place)

[jayswin]

Once you're comfortable and take the shoulder pads off it's one of the most liberating feelings in the hockey learning process. You feel like twice the player when you ditch them.

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

It's a non-contact league, and you need elbow pads? Nah. I'd bet some guys won't even be wearing shoulder pads. And yes, get cheap stuff, or find deals on weird colours or older gear. Even the cheap stuff is generally fine for stuff like what you're talking about as long as it's reasonably comfortable.

Shoulder pads you can probably do without, but elbow pads?

[jayswin]

Also, check in with colour coordination rules for the league. A couple leagues in Calgary are pretty strict and I remember NCHL was attempting to follow that a little as they found lots of guys preferred the cohesive look.

That was years ago though, so things may be different now. You may want to get black gloves, helmet and pants as that's what 99% of teams will go with if forced into coordination. Nothing worse than having to go spend $50 on black gloves while tossing the red ones into the garage.

I remember a spare player getting sent home for dark, navy blue pants instead of black even though they looked black until you got up close.

[puckedoff]

A little off topic, but beginner hockey for adults is the best thing ever.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by jayswin

I suspect Corsi doesn't know NCHL hockey

This is true, never played in that league and don't know much about it.

and was thinking of the old timer pick up games where guys fart around at a slow pace for some exercise.

No, I was assuming that it's essentially a more organized version of non-contact beginner adult shinny. Maybe I'm wrong about that.

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by sketchyt

Make sure you get a tinted visor. People love that.

and T blades!

[northcrunk]

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[jayswin]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

This is true, never played in that league and don't know much about it.

No, I was assuming that it's essentially a more organized version of non-contact beginner adult shinny. Maybe I'm wrong about that.

Yeah, by describing it I can see how it may sound like that. It tends to attract guys that want to play pretty competitively, regardless of skill level. Most games, guys are playing pretty all out to win, with lots of falls, scrums etc.

It's definitely not a "hey guys let's toss the puck around and make jokes" sunday pick up style hockey.

[polak]

So after doing some online comparisons, I went to B & P during lunch and picked up most of the things I need since they came recommended by a lot of people. Staff was knowledgeable and I paid less than I budgeted everything out for online. I followed the advice on here and bought good elbow pads that felt like they had good mobility while also staying secure and in place and went with the cheapest pants, shoulder pads and shin pads they had (everything fit well too).

Turns out my ghetto skates have a crack in the blade and it makes more sense to buy new skates vs. replace the blade and holder on the old ones. Not happy about that cause I was hoping to upgrade my skates after the season to some good ones. Now I'll probably have to settle a bit since I just blew all of that money.

[blankall]

I wonder if the leagues are a lot more civil in Calgary. In Vancouver, in every league I've played in, I get crosschecked in the back multiple times a game. I can't imagine playing without shoulder pads.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by blankall

I wonder if the leagues are a lot more civil in Calgary. In Vancouver, in every league I've played in, I get crosschecked in the back multiple times a game. I can't imagine playing without shoulder pads.

Scouts are always in the stands.......



This league changes greatly from Div 1 down to Div 15.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by polak

Turns out my ghetto skates have a crack in the blade and it makes more sense to buy new skates vs. replace the blade and holder on the old ones. Not happy about that cause I was hoping to upgrade my skates after the season to some good ones. Now I'll probably have to settle a bit since I just blew all of that money.

Don't settle on skates.

I went to ProSkate in Midnapore.

They were great. I told buddy my level of skills (at the time zero) and he hooked me up with skates that I still love.

[troutman]

I'd still get some minimal shoulder pads - just in case you ever fall and slide into the boards.

Good elbow pads for sure. Good shins pads, especially if you play defence.

I recommend a full cage - protect those teeth.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by troutman

I'd still get some minimal shoulder pads - just in case you ever fall and slide into the boards.

Good elbow pads for sure. Good shins pads, especially if you play defence.

I recommend a full cage - protect those teeth.

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.

[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.

[northcrunk]

Polak you can get a really good pair of skate for $200. The Ribcor 44k are really good and going from old school skates to a new model will be night and day anyway. The new skates are so light.