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To quote the great Cliff Fletcher...
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Kings have a brighter future now building through the draft than they have ever had with acquiring big players and dumpster diving.
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Do I really have to go back and edit my posts with red text?
In other hockey related news, my 5 years old starts hockey school on Saturday morning Can't wait.
In other hockey related news, my 5 years old starts hockey school on Saturday morning Can't wait.
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College fund or kids hockey fund
3 seasons a year out here for mights and mini-mights (ages 4-7)
Icetime twice a week (1 practice 1 game) season cost $450...no gear included.
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It was like that when I was growing up, I would imagine it's even more now since that was 10 years ago.
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So luckily hockey school (October-March) is only $290. With equipment so far I've spent $510 although he already had skates so I got a bit lucky. And since I have a 3 year old as well, he's getting all the hand me down equipment when he starts.
I like the idea of school first. Less pressure and less money invested if he doesn't like it.
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In my area they don't let anyone younger than 5 years old on the ice. And 5 year old's have to do hockey school, not league play. Mights begin at 6. and its exactly the same price as you, $450.
So luckily hockey school (October-March) is only $290. With equipment so far I've spent $510 although he already had skates so I got a bit lucky. And since I have a 3 year old as well, he's getting all the hand me down equipment when he starts.
I like the idea of school first. Less pressure and less money invested if he doesn't like it.
So luckily hockey school (October-March) is only $290. With equipment so far I've spent $510 although he already had skates so I got a bit lucky. And since I have a 3 year old as well, he's getting all the hand me down equipment when he starts.
I like the idea of school first. Less pressure and less money invested if he doesn't like it.
If you can find some good used gear that's always a good way to go being that kids grow out of it so fast. Kids gear aint cheap!
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^ Even more $$$ if the kid is a goalie.
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I loved coaching the little kids. Every kid wants to play goalie........once! The goalie equipment for kids is really expensive because they keep growing out of it! The goaltenders here don't get any discounted price either....
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Back when I played house league, goalie equipment was provided. Unless the kid had their own. Great idea IMO.
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No more goalie gear provided.....
It was a great idea in it's time. The equipment has gotten so sophisticated, it's difficult to have enough sizes for all the kids in the leagues. It's a costly investment for the league itself. Besides, parents spoil their kids now-the boys want masks, not helmets. They want customized colors on their legpads an gloves...it's a racket!
It was a great idea in it's time. The equipment has gotten so sophisticated, it's difficult to have enough sizes for all the kids in the leagues. It's a costly investment for the league itself. Besides, parents spoil their kids now-the boys want masks, not helmets. They want customized colors on their legpads an gloves...it's a racket!
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I kid you not....last week one of the kids out on the ice was skating really bad.....so I go up to him and say are you feelling ok today, pal?
He says yea, but I can't skate too well today.
I say hmmmmm.
I ask him if skates feel ok...too tight...too loose?
He says they feel ok.
I look at his skates to check the laces, and to my surprise the kid had the left skate on the right foot and visa-versa!
I said to the kid...Who put your skates on today.
Kid says My dad
Needless to say we swtiched his skates.
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great story
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as if it's not tough enough to dress a player
I kid you not....last week one of the kids out on the ice was skating really bad.....so I go up to him and say are you feelling ok today, pal?
He says yea, but I can't skate too well today.
I say hmmmmm.
I ask him if skates feel ok...too tight...too loose?
He says they feel ok.
I look at his skates to check the laces, and to my surprise the kid had the left skate on the right foot and visa-versa!
I said to the kid...Who put your skates on today.
Kid says My dad
Needless to say we swtiched his skates.
I kid you not....last week one of the kids out on the ice was skating really bad.....so I go up to him and say are you feelling ok today, pal?
He says yea, but I can't skate too well today.
I say hmmmmm.
I ask him if skates feel ok...too tight...too loose?
He says they feel ok.
I look at his skates to check the laces, and to my surprise the kid had the left skate on the right foot and visa-versa!
I said to the kid...Who put your skates on today.
Kid says My dad
Needless to say we swtiched his skates.
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Cute story----wait till they get the leg pads on the wrong leg!!!!
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SHOCKED! No cheap shot from Malkin?!?!?!
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I got another quick one from a few weeks back:
I'm giving the kids the typical "pep talk" prior to the game.
I say: Play your best, work hard, chase down the loose pucks fast, look to pass and look for the pass...spread out, don't bunch up (you know the typical stuff)
Kids nod their heads.
Then I say: Remember all the things you learned in practice this week, play hard and if you keep at it, someday maybe you can be a pro NHL player!
One kid looks at me and says: Are you a pro NHL player?
I'm a bit taken-aback, and I say: No, I'm one of your coaches.
Kid says: Did you forget what you learned in your practices?
Me:
I'm giving the kids the typical "pep talk" prior to the game.
I say: Play your best, work hard, chase down the loose pucks fast, look to pass and look for the pass...spread out, don't bunch up (you know the typical stuff)
Kids nod their heads.
Then I say: Remember all the things you learned in practice this week, play hard and if you keep at it, someday maybe you can be a pro NHL player!
One kid looks at me and says: Are you a pro NHL player?
I'm a bit taken-aback, and I say: No, I'm one of your coaches.
Kid says: Did you forget what you learned in your practices?
Me:
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Guys we still need 3 for the fantasy hockey league if anyone is interested..
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Goalie stuff ain't cheap that's for sure. I started out as a goal tender.
When I was goaltender there were no free rides. I don't think anything has changed either.
When I was goaltender there were no free rides. I don't think anything has changed either.
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I got another quick one from a few weeks back:
I'm giving the kids the typical "pep talk" prior to the game.
I say: Play your best, work hard, chase down the loose pucks fast, look to pass and look for the pass...spread out, don't bunch up (you know the typical stuff)
Kids nod their heads.
Then I say: Remember all the things you learned in practice this week, play hard and if you keep at it, someday maybe you can be a pro NHL player!
One kid looks at me and says: Are you a pro NHL player?
I'm a bit taken-aback, and I say: No, I'm one of your coaches.
Kid says: Did you forget what you learned in your practices?
Me:
I'm giving the kids the typical "pep talk" prior to the game.
I say: Play your best, work hard, chase down the loose pucks fast, look to pass and look for the pass...spread out, don't bunch up (you know the typical stuff)
Kids nod their heads.
Then I say: Remember all the things you learned in practice this week, play hard and if you keep at it, someday maybe you can be a pro NHL player!
One kid looks at me and says: Are you a pro NHL player?
I'm a bit taken-aback, and I say: No, I'm one of your coaches.
Kid says: Did you forget what you learned in your practices?
Me:
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Went to the rangers/red wings preseason game last night courtesy of Fibonnaci, super stand up guy, game was awesome. Shame my Rangers got mopped up.
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^^ Since when are you a hockey fan?!?!
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I still want to ban Fibs.
This place has no need for Wings fans.
This place has no need for Wings fans.