bunnyman Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 'twas just an afternoon of "shinny", but it was fun. I only fell on me arse three or four times. I tried hard not to make contact, and did decently. One wannabe NHL-er, but he was actually a gentleman.Three on three, no goalie was the game of the day. My shot was crap. I did force people to shoot over me. I did score three goals. Sometimes I would give the puck right back to the wrong people. I couldn't take a pass well. I always tended to take the guy with the most skill, which was silly on my part, but he also was a gentleman. He just had to work harder. Again- I have only been back on the ice skating for two weeks, going an average of three times a week.The sweat: damn!!!! I forgot how sweaty I get. I use a padded compression pant/jock that while it contributed to the sweatbox aspect, I felt nothing when I fell on me arse. I chickened out and ran a full cage on my helmet. Not many shots got near the noggin, but I was NOT going to take a chance.Can't wait 'til the next time I can play shinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TretiakCCCP20 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 @bunnyman You should post some pictures man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Maybe the wifey will watch and shoot pix on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalnut3133 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Yah, pics would be cool, bunny, if you can...(but not the ones falling on yer arse...haha! ). Way to go,, bunnyman!! Good on you for getting back in the saddle! Keep us posted how it's going...glad you went with full cage too...ya just never know, right? I'd be doing the same...you prefer cage to full visor then? Too steamed up? Thought this might've been corrected by now by makers...I don't remember that my full visor used to get steamy, but not like I used it much either....a thousand moons ago...haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 I couldn't get myself to get an Oakley visor... Probably the best optics and fog resistance in the game (I was a sponsored athlete in the sport of duathlon by oakley back in the late '90s), but I am a heat/fog making machine!!!! My helmet was so full of sweat that it looked like I washed my helmet during the game!!!!!I already have my alternate pair of gloves. Shame I don't have a glove drier on the bench like Ray Bourque back in the day (I did, too back in the day; just one of my many silly inventions). I guess I will dry gloves after each game... My gloves are TPS Response R10 in Red/Gold and Navy/Gold. The Gold is GOLD!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TretiakCCCP20 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 @bunnyman Nice gloves! Definitely digging the shiny bling lol. I personally don't wear any visor whatsoever with my helmet when I play out which is kind of nice, no fog worries. More risk of course but hey it's worth the risk I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 @TretiakCCCP20 - When I was playing Junior hockey, I would have not had a problem losing a tooth. Now that I am old and ancient, I like the fact my teeth have held together thus far!My Blue gloves match my Atlanta Thrashers (non-crested) and any other blue sweater I'd get. The red match my Dallas Stars third sweater and the Thrashers sweater (go with the red on each sweater). I would rock gold or silver gloves if I could find them, but since I have two pro-level gloves for half the price of a pair of custom Warriors, all-silver or gold gloves is out of the question for now. Now is someone made a gold or silver helmet, I have one today!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TretiakCCCP20 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 @bunnyman Very true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TretiakCCCP20 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 All I gotta say is when I first stepped onto the ice last week I was huffing and puffing and really just out of gas on the ice when I skated out. This morning I stepped onto the ice and I had tons of energy, knotted two goals! Very impressed with how in such little time my endurance has increased dramatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 My skating is improving pretty well. I was sore from pick up hockey on Friday, but am working through the soreness. It's not a joint or anything like that. I forget how anaerobic this sport is!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 @bunnyman, Where at in Illinois? I lived in the Bellevillle area for 10 years ('82-'92). There was no indoor ice when I was there. I heard of one place that had outdoor ice when it got cold enough but that was only about 6 weeks per year. Never got to skate there. Good choice on the full cage. I use an old Oakley combo cage. I always say I'm too old to learn how to eat with no teeth! I don't have any fogging issues as long as I use the Oakley anti fog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 @AlaskaFlyerFanWood River. East Alton has a rink open year round. i lived in Belleville from 97-09. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 And now for the second day update: one would think a bank Holiday (Columbus Day in America) would get some bodies in the rink; think again!!! Two showed up. But we ran drills, not a terrible thing!!! He just wore sweats, gloves, and helmet; I was fully kitted out. I need to get used to the mobility limits of a full set of pads, anyway. And I still fall over a few times per session, so I definitely need pants on!!!I don't know when the next time I get out in full gear, but I can't wait!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 @AlaskaFlyerFanEast Alton opened in '95, and Fairview Heights US Ice and Sports opened some time around there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalnut3133 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Very impressed with how in such little time my endurance has increased dramatically. Enjoy every single moment of this while you can, Tret! Not all of us are in that position! LOL! And now for the second day update: one would think a bank Holiday (Columbus Day in America) would get some bodies in the rink; think again!!! Two showed up. But we ran drills, not a terrible thing!!! He just wore sweats, gloves, and helmet; I was fully kitted out. I need to get used to the mobility limits of a full set of pads, anyway. And I still fall over a few times per session, so I definitely need pants on!!!I don't know when the next time I get out in full gear, but I can't wait!!! Good for you bud for getting out today, anyway! I forgot it's Columbus Day down yonder...Thanksgiving for us up here! {gobble, gobble!} Yum...good eats!! Edited October 15, 2013 by goalnut3133 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Glad you're getting back into it. I've played in a men's league for awhile. We have a great time despite the occasional ringer team. Just gotta love the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 @Polaris922League just seems to be too much of a commitment for me both time wise and monetarily right now. I'd love to, just isn't in the cards right now. none the less, I will have fun with playing at stick and puck twice per month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TretiakCCCP20 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 @goalnut3133 Yeah, there are some major upsides to being 21 lol. I can improve my speed, endurance, agility, and balance a lot more at my age. I plan on enjoying it for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 @TretiakCCCP20Age 35 is actually a peak age in endurance sports, fyi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalnut3133 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 @TretiakCCCP20Age 35 is actually a peak age in endurance sports, fyi. Maybe in an alternate universe for me, bunnyman :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TretiakCCCP20 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 @bunnyman Yes, exactly. I still have many years left to improve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 While performance in contact sports decreases significantly after age 30, there's no reason one can't play at a competitive level long into their thirties or even forties. The main issue is keeping it going. Slack off in your later years, it's MUCH tougher to get back. I am a good case argument for that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I skate twice a week. If I miss a skate, the next time out feels like I haven't skated in a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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