Justin, the regulations are: "10.2 Goalkeeper’s Stick - In the case of a goalkeeper’s stick, there shall be a knob of white tape or some other protective material approved by the League. This knob must not be less than one-half inch (1/2'') thick at the top of the shaft."
I've been using Sher Wood 9950 sticks for about four years now. I love the weight and balance of them, but they just don't last. How are the CCM sticks compared to the Sher Woods? (Weight/Balance and Durability)
ROSSKIAH Really, the 9950 isn't anything like the CCM, and especially not the custom sticks you get from the factory (I get my own pattern, etc, so it's not the same as what you'd find in a retail store). The 9950 tends to be a little heavier but also feel a bit more solid, though I haven't had a problem whatsoever with the durability of the CCM sticks. In fact, despite playing against advanced level players, I've yet to actually break one of these sticks in gameplay yet. Hope that helps!
ROSSKIAH Absolutely! I always recommend that for any piece of gear. If you do like the Sher-Wood you might also take a look at the Christian stick, which has a similar feel and increased durability due to the addition of additional layers on the front of the paddle.
***** Never heard of ribbed electrical tape.. or do you mean electrical tape with ribs underneath of them? In my opinion electrical tape is too smooth and you won't get adequate grip like you will regular cloth tape. I've never had a problem with it damaging my blocker palms.
I would recommend using white tape for the blade. From my experience it makes it a lot easier to see the puck if it is by your stick because of the contrast.
LOL I just got done taping two new CCM Pros.. I'll be redoing the whole thing because, despite the butt end being perfect, I want to cut it down an inch, and I forgot to put the first line of tape alone the bottom of the blade, ugh, lol. Oh, and I feel like the ribs came down too far. Oh well, lol.
hey thanks for the guidance and the help! so the way you tape your blade is the same way I do it. would it matter what colour the tape would be? because mine is white. and will the colour of tape like black or white affect how you pass or shoot?
Dre Gaming Nope, the color doesn't matter one bit. I have noticed some colors can be "stickier" than others (namely black tends to be sticker than white), but it might depend on the brand. Still, it's not a big deal overall. Glad the video helped!
I use black double sided friction tape to make the Butt End. I learned it from Ron Hextall at the Flyers practice rink in the early 90s. The reason for the friction tape is that it makes the Butt End extramely hard and it doesnt shift or move. Plus, you can make it thin and wide. I coat the outside of it with two wraps of white tape. You should give it a try.
Hey Tommy I'm playing Midget A here in Canada. I also have some bad chin acne. Now chin slings are not legalized by Hockey Canada or the G, but I want to get a maltese sling. My cup is really uncomfortable, so I played a practice without anything there (impulsive judgement) and felt less pain from headshots than I did with my cup. Would you advise that I get a sling and keep a cup in my bag if a ref wants me to change, or should i just let the cup hang under my chin?
+js_greene Great question. I had the exact same problem as you: terrible acne on my chin due to those chin cups. One thing you can try is getting a football helmet chin cup cover, which you can wash between uses. Supposedly it works awesome and is comfortable. If I were you I'd probably do what you suggested: leave it off and see if a ref ever notices. Bet they won't, lol.
+Alex Vela LOL You're hilarious.. keep working at it and you'll get it! Every time I do it there's SOMETHING a bit off.. just comes with the territory, lol.
+Kyle S You absolutely can, but the twist won't be as snug. I tried that but the twist ended up coming apart a bit, whereas twisting the tape manually made it a tighter twist, which I prefer for consistency.
Yeah, I usually just stick the end of tape to the stick, then I twist the tape, wrap it as ribbing, and then use the untwisted tape to cover the ribbing. Takes maybe a minute and looks like this.
I like wide tape more, for the knob I split the wide tape in half and make a knob that is big enough that my hand won’t slip off, for my handle part I like to make a little knob of clear tape because of my hand being pretty big and I also get a little better grip of my stick.
Brandon Baum You're welcome! I've actually seen a couple times where a goal got called because the refs were confused over what was the puck. If it happens in a split second, it could be hard to distinguish.
Recently attended a USA Hockey Goalie Coach Symposium taught by Shane Clifford and Dave Caruso, both were clear about the importance of attaining balance in the stick after taping the blade. They did comment on the ice that they liked my larger ribbing set up using 1/4" diameter nylon rope, some other coaches asked if it impaired my ability to perform the flying poke check, I stated I don't use a flying poke check, I prefer to use my torso and shoulder in a 'twist and extension' like I'm spearing through the puck/player's stick (Always on that guy's stick who's really digging, got a stick shaft right above the blade tonight on one of these Miners). Both instructors chimed in to state "don't teach the flying poke check, it doesn't pay off 90% of the time, you're taking a huge risk in losing your stick, and the recovery time is way too long and you're probably giving an opportunity for a goal in the process." So that's some word straight from two NHL Goalie Coaches/Former NHL Goalie. Retain the stick, use it's center as a third eye, tracking the puck, when playing it, if you're going for a short hard pass, use a Turko grip, if you need a quick saucer pass, cradle the paddle to lift it. They advised a butt end that achieved the best balance of the blade and distal end, and allowed easy recovery if you do happen to lose it. I often get a little tired/lazy and that's usually when the butt end will get snagged either on the net or under the lip of the horizontal face of the net. I see a lot of rounded style butt ends, some actually tear drop shaped, thought I might try it as it wouldn't snag as easy. Either way, these guys who teach NHL Goalies and judge potentials stated, the most important point is to keep your stick, that it's balanced, and works without impairment according to your play style. I've personally switched to the waxing method demonstrated in this video as well as the taping of the toe. Really like that. I personally prefer a very tactile grip on the distal end, just seems to help me feel when my hand is gripping high enough, when I need to play the puck quickly and put the team back in the direction of their zone. Also gives me more confidence due to the increased grip and better feel for the rotation of my wrist. when handling the puck prior to playing it. Thanks for making this information available, a lot of coaches simply are clueless when it comes to the goalie and every bit of knowledge gives em some base for confidence to work and train their goalies. Often RUclips is the only real resource a lot of coaches have when it comes to understanding the position enough to properly dress, advise a parent and train their goalies. Keep it up.
Shawn Kendrick Wow, comment of the year right here, haha! I agree about the flying poke check; I'd much rather retain my stick and good positioning than go for a desperation save that often ends up in embarrassment, lol. And I really appreciate your comments and your gratitude. I agree 100% that most coaches are truly clueless about what to do with goalies -- hell, most goalie coaches I know don't do it right, unfortunately. I was thinking of doing a couple coaching videos.. look for those soon, as I'll be the goalie coach for a local junior team this season. More great stuff to come!
hey Tommy!!! like the reviews you've been giving on each goalie equipment you've had the chance to try. but this one I had to make a comment on preference. you've taped your blade from heel to toe (as I used to do before) and not to much overlap. but I found it to be heavier. so I decided to tape half way to toe with half overlap with the tape, witch I found was a little less heavier and gave me better puck movement and passing/shooting ability. but again all in preference
+Christian Tessier Ahh, very interesting. I tend to like to tape the entire blade, as it allows the puck to saucer off the blade more consistently, especially since an untaped blade can become very slippery during a game. But, as you said, it's all personal preference. Good luck!
One thing i do to make the tape last even longer is i put one coat on and use a torch on low melt the wax in and put two additional coats of wax on for a total of 3. I dont think it adds any more weight and add to the durability. Any suggestions on repairing the chips and cracks on most of these composite sticks? I prefer the foam core sticks but seems like less and less of them exist and everyone is switching to composite only. needless to say i LOATHE composite goalie sticks.
meversmannpa I also hate composite sticks.. I don't trust them, they're too expensive, and most of them are made with silly parts that don't feel like a traditional stick. So unfortunately I don't have any tips on fixing composite sticks, though I do know there are some places out there who will fix them. As for the number of coats of wax, that's a crazy amount, LOL. Whatever works for you!
Referring back to taping the butt end, don't use black tape. When i was playing in the International Silversticks Tournament, I had black tape on my butt end and the ref gave me a penalty for some reason, and i wasn't able to use the stick so I had to put a piece of white tape on the butt. From this point one i only use white tape.
I usually do the grip and ribs before the knob, it looks cleaner than the way you do it. Plus I do some tape on the transition between the paddle and shaft. Try that too, it gives you more control on the paddle.
I tape my goalie stick like this now you convinced me to. But instead of navy blue tape I use red tape because my goalie stick is white and it just stands out more
dagonit77 Never heard that one before. Under the cloth or over the cloth? That sock tape never seems to stick well once it gets wet; I'd be worried it would start coming undone under my cloth tape. Not a bad idea, though!
travis berra Doug Wager, who goes by Wzlhed. Great guy.. did a whole refurbish, including new straps, padding, and custom chin sling just like he did for me before. Also powder coated my cage so that it's red on the outside and white on the inside, though I'm not sure if I'll keep it that way. I definitely recommend him!
Good video, I always created the knob almost entierly of twisted tape then finished it off with a little flat tape. the knob was a lot less spongey and i used a lot less tape that way.
metalcatz Rhino adds quite a bit of weight, and I'm not sure you'd get it to the desired thickness without it feeling wonky on your hands. But for me the weight issue would nix it right away.
Keaton Munn I haven't tried it primarily because it's technically illegal in the NHL, as it doesn't come to a 1/2" butt end at the top. I'm surprised no one has called him out on it yet.. it comes out to about 1/4" or so, but doesn't get all the way to the requirements.
i bought a warrior ritual vr2 stick as i recently broke my ccm retroflex but with this new stick i don't feel comfortable with it i feel like its week and going to snap and I've only had it 3 days have you ever felt that? if you have what did you do as i only have the one stick because my parents don't want to spend any more money on sticks as I've snapped 4 in the first half of the season and i still need to pay my mom back with the money i might get on my birthday which is on wednesday so i don't know if i will get enough money for another stick and i have a couple of rally important games coming up is there any websites you can recomend that sell goalie stick at good low prices?
Warren Hargreaves Every stick does have its own feel, and maybe that one is extra whippy so it feels like it might snap.. hey, if it does and you just bought it, hopefully it'll be covered under warranty! But if you're going through four sticks in the first half of the season, that makes me think there's either something wrong with the level of stick you're purchasing or the way you're using the stick. I go through 1-3 sticks a YEAR depending on how much I'm playing.. how often do you play? Assuming you're younger, I'm betting that means you're doing practices and whatnot. What I might recommend, then, is getting a cheap but sturdy stick as your practice stick and then a pro level stick as your game stick. Pro level sticks are typically more prone to breaking, while the sturdy stick (like a Christian stick from TH) will be durable enough to last a long time. Hope that helps!
I train 4 times a week and have 2games every weekend and I play with gb prospects that are in the iihf so the shot aren't that soft I'm looking into getting full Passau pads, catcher and blocker and most importantly a 6 pack of sticks after Wednesday I will be able to get a job as I have to be 16 to get this job that I'm going to work as hard as I can so I can afford this kit (sorry for commenting on loads of your videos it's just better to get tips off of a reliable source) thanks for the help
Well.. had 6. Gave one away, two broke, one's cut down, and I still have two more, haha. I do have 11 CCM Pro sticks now, though.. the newer version of these. :)
Let's see.. I started with 6. Broke one in the shaft when a guy ran into me. Cut down two of them, one I gave away and one I still have. I have two right now. So that accounts for five of them.. so I'm going with just two broken in over a year's time.
Leo Davidson You see all new gear back there! Though the set is going to go back and I'm going to wait for Gen 2 gear; the chesty is going to stay for a short- and long-term review. The helmet is one of my 961s repainted in one of my teams' colors.. simple paint job, but relevant to my team, haha!
Haha, I do watch them often, but I wouldn't call myself a true "fan," as I don't consider myself a fan of any one team, but rather I'm a fan of individual players.
I would assume you can somewhere, but you're likely better off buying custom like I did. Any retailer can take your 6 pack order with your color scheme, paddle length, custom curve, and your name on your stick.
Love your videos, i will be taping up my stick just like this today. I dont know what i would do if i didnt have your videos. Nothing but awesome reviews and how to's from you!
Hey Tommy, I just have a question on curves. I'm looking for a stick that can get hard, moderately high shots off, as I play the puck behind the net a lot. I'm coming from a PP41 toe curve BTW. Out of the Warrior patterns, would this: sizing.hockeygiant.com/Warrior/goalie/Warrior-Backstrom-Twist-Goalie-Blade-Pattern-2012.jpg, this: sizing.hockeygiant.com/Warrior/goalie/Warrior-Rask-Kiprusoff-Heel-Goalie-Blade-Pattern-2012.jpg) or this: (sizing.hockeygiant.com/Warrior/goalie/Warrior-Howard-Goalie-Blade-Pattern-2012.jpg be my best option?
js_greene If you want something somewhat similar to the P41, go with the Howard pattern. The others are pretty extreme: Backstrom has a big twist and Kipper has a huge heel curve.
Power comes from your arms and the flex of the stick; loft is up to your wrist action. Personally, I never recommend making your stick decision based on loft; make it on accuracy. Check out my pattern, which I show in the CCM Pro Authentic review I just uploaded: I use a VERY slight heel curve. That's because it gives me accuracy in my passes and, first and foremost, stops the puck when people shoot five hole. Remember stopping power first, accuracy second, then work on power. Loft is unnecessary in today's game.
GoalieCreaseNet My team doesn't really know what to do when I have the puck (even though I've told them numerous times where I want them positioned), so a dump is usually my only option. Based on your criteria, and regardless of my past curve (which wasn't my favorite), what would you recommend? BTW my favorite curve is the Leclaire. Way to plug the new review, I'm just about to watch it. Thanks as always.
I'd still recommend the Howard in your case. It's not a severe curve, so is good enough for blocking, accuracy, and power. Being only a mid-curve it might take a little more to lift it, but it shouldn't be a problem if you have the power.
+Matthew Fleet Don't make saves with your stick. :) But, no, really, there isn't, unfortunately. Except to get a stick with quite a bit of durability (i.e. tends to have more layers of laminate or graphite, and tends to be heavier).
+GoalieCreaseNet thanks very much! Just wanted to know as your sticks seem to be clean. After 3 months I usually go through a stick, guess it doesn't help playing peewee 1:)
True! Once you get as old as me, you don't have practices anymore, so that's why everything looks pretty clean. If I had practices where I saw 100+ shots/hour, my pads would be WAY dirtier!
+DWAYROBANDBIG You don't play hockey and watched a 26 minute video on how to tape a goalie stick? You, sir, have won the internet. :) Thanks for the comment, man!
I have used the Reebok 6k stick with foam core and miller curve for years now, and I absolutely love the stick, but they stopped making it for some reason. Do you know what stick company makes something that is close to the miller curve? I bought a Brian's stick with a mid curve and that seems like the only thing close I can find.
theAman67 Wish I did! I don't remember what the Miller curve is, sorry! There are quite a few sticks with mid curves out there, like the Luongo curve.. that may be your best bet. Good luck!
Thank you, I appreciate the reply! I have one other question. Would you happen to know any tips on how to perfect a butterfly slide? I am good at going from left to right, but struggle greatly going in the opposite direction.
All goalies tend to have a dominate side, and usually it's the side opposite of the trapper. You'll probably also notice your left groin is more flexible than your right groin. Because of this difference in power and flexibility, it takes different muscle movements to do the same action. Unfortunately, the only great way to overcome it is to practice.. and a lot! I'd recommend trying to get to a stick and puck, getting fully geared up, and go into a corner or the side boards and just work on movements like I did on my newest video over on zynesthete . Good luck, man!
If you happen to like a thicker rib, you can also use some nylon cord, or rope, or for a thinner rib, that stays, and doesn't flatten and can be reused if you re-tape the handle for whatever reason, 550 cord works great. If 550 cord is too thick and you want the durability of nylon, but the flat rib like tape gets after a few uses, simply pull the nylon strands from inside the 550 cord. once you adjust the rib for the pinkie finger, tape it in place, and you can adjust the ribs as you tape the handle down. Be sure to wear your blocker during this, as it'll feel different. In the past, I would often take a lighter a quickly go over the wax after the process above, then let the stick sit over night to ensure the glue on the tape didn't get loosened from too much heat. My thought process was to form a better seal with the wax over the surface of the blade, as a quick once over with a lighter, melted the wax into a uniform surface, and kept less moisture from collecting on the tape. Having done both methods, I haven't felt a measurable difference really after 3 weeks at 4 hours a week. So that's probably something in my head. On the butt end, I've read or heard two perspectives on this, in regard to a small versus larger butt end. The smaller butt end theory is that the butt should fit comfortably into the blocker palm in order to properly play the puck, getting the most leverage by putting the force at the most distal point of the stick. The larger butt end theory is to prevent the butt from possibly getting caught in the net, making the stick easier to recover when dropped, especially if the blocker glove is further back from the toe of the blocker, and when playing the puck, allowing you to more confidently thrust the stick out, as your hand will hit the butt end and stop as the stick slides through just in case you don't start to grip quick enough. Personally I'm somewhere in between, as I don't like the balance with a small butt end, and I don't like the huge butt end for the same reason, and usually use the amount of tape on the butt end to keep a nice balance on the stick, and decreasing fatigue. That's all I got, and my personal preferences and what I've seen as a goalie coach, various online training videos that cover goalie gear, and being an adult goalie. Thanks for the video, GCN, found some new things, loved the toe tape method, and used that while I re-taped my stick.
Shawn Kendrick Awesome, Shawn! And thanks for the awesome... and awesomely long... comment, haha! I think you win an award for this one! That's an awesome idea, to use like a thicker cord for the ribs. I had never thought of that, and that's a fair point that the cord won't flatten like the tape tends to do. I might give that a whirl and if I ever do an update to the video, I'll absolutely put that in.. very nice! I also tend to agree about the butt end. I know there are many who are interested in the Carey Price butt-end, and I should probably do a video on how to do it; it's not difficult, but it IS technically illegal in the NHL, as it doesn't meet the thickness requirement at its largest point. That's why I haven't tried it yet (which is silly since I'll never play anywhere where it would be checked, haha!), but, like you said, I also don't want it to get caught in the net accidentally. I might give that a whirl someday, too. Anyway, thanks for the awesome comment, Shawn! Good luck out there!
GoalieCreaseNet Can you do a video on the Price knob? I've been doing it a while, but i'd like to see how you do it. P.S. I've never had the knob get stuck, and i can touch my thumb to middle finger at the thickest point.
GoalieCreaseNet I tried it once, and wasn't to fond of it, but I most likely did something wrong. BTW, as teh other guy said, nylon chord works really well for ribs on a stick.
Hi I'm a high school goalie and have been watching you a bit I want to improve but our practices don't have open time really. And being a high school student open time is minimal. But I really need to improve as we just moved from jv to varsity this year. I also have been getting my skates sharpened at 15/16ths and want to have a sharper edge but don't want it to much that it's a giant change any recommendation. I have other questions as well but don't want to write a book.
+Chaldian Wow.. 15/16 is not sharp at all and is very much not in line with where most goalies get them sharpened nowadays. I would recommend STARTING at 1/2" and going from there. Most goalies nowadays get 3/8", though, for much more bite, but that will likely be far too much for you. Try 1/2" and see how that goes, then go up or down from there. Hope that helps!
We can agree to disagree, no problem with that. :) My thinking here is just because he starts with "wrong" doesn't mean he needs to try "less wrong" before he started out where most goalies start out at. Not that it really is "wrong," but that in my experience, especially when I teach younger goalies, having them start at 1/2" gives them more ability to figure out if it's better to stay there or, typically, move sharper at 3/8". Extremely few move to a duller sharpening. In comparison, in Juniors I used 11/16", which is crazy dull compared to most sharpenings nowdays. Most NHLers are using 3/8" or 1/2", so if you want to use what most of the modern pros use, I start of the kids early getting used to what are the "normal" sharpenings. Anything above that typically isn't used by any modern pros I talk to. Anyway, hope that helps!
Well, to be honest, there really aren't "hybrid" pads in the same sense that there used to be. I think if I was a hybrid goalie and I had to choose a pad, I'd go with the CCM EFlex2s. But, then again, I'm a butterfly goalie and those are the pads I use, haha.
I haven't heard much about the SZ3s, but I'm really looking forward to it. Hopefully I get a chance to try some out. The SZ2s were pretty nice when I tried those. I'm also looking forward to the new Kohos, but those are still a while away from public release. They look BEAUTIFUL, though! As for email, you can email me at tomy@goaliecrease.net, but, to be honest, your best bet is RUclips comments, especially on a video that's relevant to your question. I know it would be annoying, but then I get notifications for those and I check them every day or so, whereas I check that email once a week if I'm lucky, ha! You keep up the great work, too!
To clarify I get them sharpened like that because it was recommended I sharpen them that way a while ago and when changing the bite has been very heavy. But besides the point I may have gotten a 4th concussion and that could mean I have to hang up the skates.
LOL No, no, I know it wasn't, haha. I usually kick out the family for when I do videos because of that, lol. We have five kiddos including two daughters, so there's always someone yelling at someone else, lolol.
dontBEaSYNk Great question.. wish I would've had that question when I did the video, haha! Maybe I'll do another video about it. Really, sizing a goalie stick isn't anything like sizing a player stick. A player stick, for a defenseman, might be at the nose, while a forward might be at the clavicle. For a goalie, though, mine tend to be at my chin without skates on; I cut off about 2.5-3 inches off my sticks similar to Carey Price. It reduces weight, gives me more leverage to shoot the puck, better maneuverability when dealing with pucks at my feet, and then my stick won't get caught in the net. Works out very well!
GoalieCreaseNet Thanks for the answer! Ive heard bad things about cutting your stick, like it throws the balance off or something... but if it really is ok ill give it a shot... maybe to a stick nearing the end of its career.
Nah, it's not too big of a deal. Most pros cut it down a little bit; Price is probably the most extreme, though there are a few other NHLers who cut it down a bit, too. Good luck!
You know you're bored when you watch how to tape a goalie stick when you play defense...
LOL That's hilarious... and a 26 minute video on taping a goalie stick, no less, lol.
Abby Bye or if you’re a forward
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Wow
So tru
It just took me 26 minutes to figure out I have been taping my kids stick like a nube for the past 3 years. Great tips. Thanks!!!
LOL Glad I could help, Thomas!
Justin, the regulations are: "10.2 Goalkeeper’s Stick - In the case of a goalkeeper’s stick, there shall be a knob of white tape or some other protective material approved by the League. This knob must not be less than one-half inch (1/2'') thick at the top of the shaft."
GoalieCreaseNet
I've been using Sher Wood 9950 sticks for about four years now. I love the weight and balance of them, but they just don't last. How are the CCM sticks compared to the Sher Woods? (Weight/Balance and Durability)
ROSSKIAH Really, the 9950 isn't anything like the CCM, and especially not the custom sticks you get from the factory (I get my own pattern, etc, so it's not the same as what you'd find in a retail store). The 9950 tends to be a little heavier but also feel a bit more solid, though I haven't had a problem whatsoever with the durability of the CCM sticks. In fact, despite playing against advanced level players, I've yet to actually break one of these sticks in gameplay yet. Hope that helps!
Thanks! Ill just have to compare at the store
ROSSKIAH Absolutely! I always recommend that for any piece of gear. If you do like the Sher-Wood you might also take a look at the Christian stick, which has a similar feel and increased durability due to the addition of additional layers on the front of the paddle.
i bet i could score on this guy
+Chav init Many have and many do! :)
Try ribbed electrical tape above the paddle I gives you much nicer grip and control and the tape doesn't wreck your palm
***** Never heard of ribbed electrical tape.. or do you mean electrical tape with ribs underneath of them? In my opinion electrical tape is too smooth and you won't get adequate grip like you will regular cloth tape. I've never had a problem with it damaging my blocker palms.
Yeah you put electrical tape with the ribs under Neath at the top of the paddle for a bit of extra grip
***** Interesting. I wouldn't think electrical tape would give you much grip since it's rubberized, but, hey, whatever works!
I would recommend using white tape for the blade. From my experience it makes it a lot easier to see the puck if it is by your stick because of the contrast.
Does everything drive him nuts?
I thought I was fussy. LOL
LOL I just got done taping two new CCM Pros.. I'll be redoing the whole thing because, despite the butt end being perfect, I want to cut it down an inch, and I forgot to put the first line of tape alone the bottom of the blade, ugh, lol. Oh, and I feel like the ribs came down too far. Oh well, lol.
Your OCDness is great to see. Good Work Goalie!
+Scarcasm Skag LOL Awesome.. thanks a bunch!
This guy has serious OCD
Dude u need to chill, it should take u like 10 minutes to tape ur stick not 30
In my defense, most of it is spent talking. Okay, half of it is spent talking. Okay, you're right.
It took me 2hrs and 45 minutes to tape my stick last time
@@m.1.3tanki19 Lol. It takes me that long every time!
Why do I keep watching your videos? I'm a forward.
LOL
Timothy Burrows same except I’m on defense
hey thanks for the guidance and the help! so the way you tape your blade is the same way I do it. would it matter what colour the tape would be? because mine is white. and will the colour of tape like black or white affect how you pass or shoot?
Dre Gaming Nope, the color doesn't matter one bit. I have noticed some colors can be "stickier" than others (namely black tends to be sticker than white), but it might depend on the brand. Still, it's not a big deal overall. Glad the video helped!
I use black double sided friction tape to make the Butt End. I learned it from Ron Hextall at the Flyers practice rink in the early 90s. The reason for the friction tape is that it makes the Butt End extramely hard and it doesnt shift or move. Plus, you can make it thin and wide. I coat the outside of it with two wraps of white tape. You should give it a try.
I love the idea! Thanks for posting!
Have you tied the friction tape yet? You should add on to the video of this technique. Just give me some props. lol
Charles, I guess you'll find out, LOL. I tend to take straps off, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you try it out first. Good luck!
GoalieCreaseNet thx for the help
+Steve Hickey, LOL... that's exactly right!
Not sure what your question is.. like.. you want me to add some orange to my stick because someone in your league has leukemia?
Hey Tommy I'm playing Midget A here in Canada. I also have some bad chin acne. Now chin slings are not legalized by Hockey Canada or the G, but I want to get a maltese sling. My cup is really uncomfortable, so I played a practice without anything there (impulsive judgement) and felt less pain from headshots than I did with my cup. Would you advise that I get a sling and keep a cup in my bag if a ref wants me to change, or should i just let the cup hang under my chin?
+js_greene Great question. I had the exact same problem as you: terrible acne on my chin due to those chin cups. One thing you can try is getting a football helmet chin cup cover, which you can wash between uses. Supposedly it works awesome and is comfortable. If I were you I'd probably do what you suggested: leave it off and see if a ref ever notices. Bet they won't, lol.
a 26 minute video on how to tape a stick......
trav4oilers's is 7 minutes 😂
Seriously...26 minutes...lol
Could you make a video on how to tape your stick like Carey Price
Lol, when you were done snipping off the edge of the blade tape and said "it doesn't look too bad" it made my stick taping ability feel inferior lol
+Alex Vela LOL You're hilarious.. keep working at it and you'll get it! Every time I do it there's SOMETHING a bit off.. just comes with the territory, lol.
I don't remember the time stamp, but I remember you saying you have tips for warmups so the tape does not get screwed up in the beginning.
Mr perfect
does the black stick butt actually happen because so far I've never seen or had that happen to anyone
+bisonfan 2762 I've seen it happen three times in games I've played in or reffed. It's not often, but it's still good advice, nonetheless.
thx btw i love your vids keep going
Awesome, bison! Very glad to hear it.. more videos to come!
awesome look forward to watching them
Stick looks nice! What you can also do instead of twisting the rib is hold the end of the tape and spin the roll....
+Kyle S You absolutely can, but the twist won't be as snug. I tried that but the twist ended up coming apart a bit, whereas twisting the tape manually made it a tighter twist, which I prefer for consistency.
Yeah, I usually just stick the end of tape to the stick, then I twist the tape, wrap it as ribbing, and then use the untwisted tape to cover the ribbing. Takes maybe a minute and looks like this.
Hey what is the NHL leaguel knob inch
1/2"
I like wide tape more, for the knob I split the wide tape in half and make a knob that is big enough that my hand won’t slip off, for my handle part I like to make a little knob of clear tape because of my hand being pretty big and I also get a little better grip of my stick.
On the taped butt, are you measuring 1/2" from the outside edge of the stick?
God I wish I had 2 more hands so I can give it 4 thumbs down. Who the hell uses a ruler and a pair of scissors to tape a stick. Lmao
it sucks my bauer rx8 goalie stick broke so now I have to try to save up for a new one :-(
Tony.wanted to ask of you might.have some old sticks you want to get rid of because the company that use to supply me went out of business
Sorry, man; keeping all I have for the moment!
Anyone know of a hockey goalie RUclips channel? I can't remember his name exactly... it was like zynestethe or something... anyone know?
That's my old personal channel but it no longer exists.
Hey tommy! Just wondering what stick you were using? I'm getting a new one and that one seems amazing, thanks!
This is the CCM 500 Pro, which they don't make anymore. I did love those sticks, though.. nice and light!
Hey tommy I decided to take the top strap out of my old reebok reevok pads do you think it was a good idea
+charles michael Absolutely! Those Revokes had that top strap on them since Fleury liked it. Not a problem at all to remove it.
ive never thought of the black tape that way. (i dont use it though) thanks for sharing!
Brandon Baum You're welcome! I've actually seen a couple times where a goal got called because the refs were confused over what was the puck. If it happens in a split second, it could be hard to distinguish.
try to put tape on the place where u put your hand, for me it works
+Jonathan Castonguay I didn't like it; makes it too grippy. Not a fan of grip there, but I understand why many goalies do! Whatever works!
Recently attended a USA Hockey Goalie Coach Symposium taught by Shane Clifford and Dave Caruso, both were clear about the importance of attaining balance in the stick after taping the blade. They did comment on the ice that they liked my larger ribbing set up using 1/4" diameter nylon rope, some other coaches asked if it impaired my ability to perform the flying poke check, I stated I don't use a flying poke check, I prefer to use my torso and shoulder in a 'twist and extension' like I'm spearing through the puck/player's stick (Always on that guy's stick who's really digging, got a stick shaft right above the blade tonight on one of these Miners). Both instructors chimed in to state "don't teach the flying poke check, it doesn't pay off 90% of the time, you're taking a huge risk in losing your stick, and the recovery time is way too long and you're probably giving an opportunity for a goal in the process."
So that's some word straight from two NHL Goalie Coaches/Former NHL Goalie.
Retain the stick, use it's center as a third eye, tracking the puck, when playing it, if you're going for a short hard pass, use a Turko grip, if you need a quick saucer pass, cradle the paddle to lift it. They advised a butt end that achieved the best balance of the blade and distal end, and allowed easy recovery if you do happen to lose it.
I often get a little tired/lazy and that's usually when the butt end will get snagged either on the net or under the lip of the horizontal face of the net. I see a lot of rounded style butt ends, some actually tear drop shaped, thought I might try it as it wouldn't snag as easy.
Either way, these guys who teach NHL Goalies and judge potentials stated, the most important point is to keep your stick, that it's balanced, and works without impairment according to your play style.
I've personally switched to the waxing method demonstrated in this video as well as the taping of the toe. Really like that. I personally prefer a very tactile grip on the distal end, just seems to help me feel when my hand is gripping high enough, when I need to play the puck quickly and put the team back in the direction of their zone. Also gives me more confidence due to the increased grip and better feel for the rotation of my wrist. when handling the puck prior to playing it.
Thanks for making this information available, a lot of coaches simply are clueless when it comes to the goalie and every bit of knowledge gives em some base for confidence to work and train their goalies. Often RUclips is the only real resource a lot of coaches have when it comes to understanding the position enough to properly dress, advise a parent and train their goalies. Keep it up.
Shawn Kendrick Wow, comment of the year right here, haha! I agree about the flying poke check; I'd much rather retain my stick and good positioning than go for a desperation save that often ends up in embarrassment, lol.
And I really appreciate your comments and your gratitude. I agree 100% that most coaches are truly clueless about what to do with goalies -- hell, most goalie coaches I know don't do it right, unfortunately. I was thinking of doing a couple coaching videos.. look for those soon, as I'll be the goalie coach for a local junior team this season. More great stuff to come!
11:12 i do not like the way you tape me!!
hey Tommy!!! like the reviews you've been giving on each goalie equipment you've had the chance to try. but this one I had to make a comment on preference. you've taped your blade from heel to toe (as I used to do before) and not to much overlap. but I found it to be heavier. so I decided to tape half way to toe with half overlap with the tape, witch I found was a little less heavier and gave me better puck movement and passing/shooting ability. but again all in preference
+Christian Tessier Ahh, very interesting. I tend to like to tape the entire blade, as it allows the puck to saucer off the blade more consistently, especially since an untaped blade can become very slippery during a game. But, as you said, it's all personal preference. Good luck!
No offense but a lot of things should drive you nuts. Good video
No offense taken! That's completely true, lol.
To play the puck sorry about that
One thing i do to make the tape last even longer is i put one coat on and use a torch on low melt the wax in and put two additional coats of wax on for a total of 3. I dont think it adds any more weight and add to the durability. Any suggestions on repairing the chips and cracks on most of these composite sticks? I prefer the foam core sticks but seems like less and less of them exist and everyone is switching to composite only. needless to say i LOATHE composite goalie sticks.
meversmannpa I also hate composite sticks.. I don't trust them, they're too expensive, and most of them are made with silly parts that don't feel like a traditional stick. So unfortunately I don't have any tips on fixing composite sticks, though I do know there are some places out there who will fix them. As for the number of coats of wax, that's a crazy amount, LOL. Whatever works for you!
Referring back to taping the butt end, don't use black tape. When i was playing in the International Silversticks Tournament, I had black tape on my butt end and the ref gave me a penalty for some reason, and i wasn't able to use the stick so I had to put a piece of white tape on the butt. From this point one i only use white tape.
Mat Schrodes Haha, yeah, I've seen that before. I figure you wouldn't want it black, anyway, or else it may be mistaken as a puck!
why navy?
+ZZZ MONEY Why navy tape? Because it matches my sticks. Why navy sticks? Because it matches my pads. :)
+GoalieCreaseNet #SickBurn
I usually do the grip and ribs before the knob, it looks cleaner than the way you do it. Plus I do some tape on the transition between the paddle and shaft. Try that too, it gives you more control on the paddle.
Nice, I'll try it!
I tape my goalie stick like this now you convinced me to. But instead of navy blue tape I use red tape because my goalie stick is white and it just stands out more
Very nice! Hey, whatever matches the pads!
black tape, black TAPE!
I'm getting my mask done by a neighbor. Will try to put up pics on the forum!
Sabre Goalie Very nice! Looking forward to it!
Ok thanks keep me posted
It’s a stick you don’t have to be perfect your going to take it of anyway
I strive for perfection. And usually fail. LOL
does it look better if i tape my stick with the same colors of my pads, or does that even matter?
+mashedpotatoes84 I always try to match, or if nothing else I'll go with white. It's all about personal preference. :)
Should I use grip tape, and if I should where do I buy it?
+9Mod I never do, but a lot of goalies like it. You can get it at most hockey or sport retail stores.
Thanks!
Btw it's funny how you name is tommy and and you use a tommy ams stick! Hah
That's because they're custom made for me, lol. I have my own pattern.
Clear sock tape on the bottom of the blade works a lot better then the cloth.
dagonit77 Never heard that one before. Under the cloth or over the cloth? That sock tape never seems to stick well once it gets wet; I'd be worried it would start coming undone under my cloth tape. Not a bad idea, though!
Like the video! It was a great help! Great job!
Thanks, Caleb!
What are the NHL regulations for a knob?
+Justin Faiella Must be at least a half of an inch!
He🏒🏒 yeah
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You dont use tape where you hold the stick?
Nope!
Who painted the new red mask? Looks awesome
travis berra Doug Wager, who goes by Wzlhed. Great guy.. did a whole refurbish, including new straps, padding, and custom chin sling just like he did for me before. Also powder coated my cage so that it's red on the outside and white on the inside, though I'm not sure if I'll keep it that way. I definitely recommend him!
You should try proformance wax
I'll check it out!
+GoalieCreaseNet also try howies hockey wax. I recommend the tape too
You don't need ribs on players do not goalies
+Henry Saldarelli Not sure what you were trying to say, lol. Funny enough I only use ribs on my goalie stick and not my player stick.
Why do you want to remove additional tackiness if you are retaping it? Wouldn't it benefit you in a way?
js_greene Just to make sure the tackiness, which can be thicker in some area than others, don't leave any weird bumps in the new tape job.
GoalieCreaseNet That makes sense. Thanks
Good video, I always created the knob almost entierly of twisted tape then finished it off with a little flat tape. the knob was a lot less spongey and i used a lot less tape that way.
rhino line your stick, last a few seasons
metalcatz Rhino adds quite a bit of weight, and I'm not sure you'd get it to the desired thickness without it feeling wonky on your hands. But for me the weight issue would nix it right away.
Did you ever try the Price tape job? If not, you should try it. I thought it wouldn't help at all but it really helps you shoot and clear the puck
Keaton Munn I haven't tried it primarily because it's technically illegal in the NHL, as it doesn't come to a 1/2" butt end at the top. I'm surprised no one has called him out on it yet.. it comes out to about 1/4" or so, but doesn't get all the way to the requirements.
Oh I didn't realize that, thank for the info!
You should try warrior pro swagger St with the j. Quick curve! It is the best I have used!
+Tim thomas The Quick curve is pretty good.. I used it a long time ago when I worked for Warrior/New Balance. Good stick, good curve.
I have that stick and it's absolutely amazing
Could you use blue tape for the knob?
In my opinion since it's still dark tape it would too closely resemble a puck. Plus, in the NHL it has to be white.
how often do you need to retape the stick
I should replace it monthly, but honestly I'll usually go 2-3 months or more.. depends on how lazy I am, lol.
I hate taping my goalie stick 😂
I do, too!!!
Awesome tape job you are the best RUclipsr
+Noah macdonald Thanks, Noah!
How's the new red passau setup working can you make a vid about that
xpatsfan72x Still have to get out on the ice in them! Hopefully that's this weekend.. stay tuned!
xpatsfan72x Goalie Cam: Drop-in w/ New Passau Retros & Chesty.. and My Friend Timmy!
i bought a warrior ritual vr2 stick as i recently broke my ccm retroflex but with this new stick i don't feel comfortable with it i feel like its week and going to snap and I've only had it 3 days have you ever felt that? if you have what did you do as i only have the one stick because my parents don't want to spend any more money on sticks as I've snapped 4 in the first half of the season and i still need to pay my mom back with the money i might get on my birthday which is on wednesday so i don't know if i will get enough money for another stick and i have a couple of rally important games coming up is there any websites you can recomend that sell goalie stick at good low prices?
Warren Hargreaves Every stick does have its own feel, and maybe that one is extra whippy so it feels like it might snap.. hey, if it does and you just bought it, hopefully it'll be covered under warranty! But if you're going through four sticks in the first half of the season, that makes me think there's either something wrong with the level of stick you're purchasing or the way you're using the stick. I go through 1-3 sticks a YEAR depending on how much I'm playing.. how often do you play? Assuming you're younger, I'm betting that means you're doing practices and whatnot. What I might recommend, then, is getting a cheap but sturdy stick as your practice stick and then a pro level stick as your game stick. Pro level sticks are typically more prone to breaking, while the sturdy stick (like a Christian stick from TH) will be durable enough to last a long time. Hope that helps!
I train 4 times a week and have 2games every weekend and I play with gb prospects that are in the iihf so the shot aren't that soft I'm looking into getting full Passau pads, catcher and blocker and most importantly a 6 pack of sticks after Wednesday I will be able to get a job as I have to be 16 to get this job that I'm going to work as hard as I can so I can afford this kit (sorry for commenting on loads of your videos it's just better to get tips off of a reliable source) thanks for the help
Wow! I have heard great things about the Passau sticks, so I don't think you can go wrong with a six pack!
i watch in jelousy because you have 6 ccm pro 500 sticks i had 1 and i snapped it best stick I've ever had
Well.. had 6. Gave one away, two broke, one's cut down, and I still have two more, haha. I do have 11 CCM Pro sticks now, though.. the newer version of these. :)
GoalieCreaseNet gaud haha how can you pay for all these are you looking to sell any?
Hard work. :) Not looking to sell any at the moment, sorry!
Hey, im currently using a brians goalie stick and I really like it but ive been thinking about getting a ccm 500 stick, how are they?
I LOVE my CCM 500 sticks. In fact, I'm in the process of ordering 12 more right now. :)
Have you broken any yet?
Let's see.. I started with 6. Broke one in the shaft when a guy ran into me. Cut down two of them, one I gave away and one I still have. I have two right now. So that accounts for five of them.. so I'm going with just two broken in over a year's time.
Sorry to bug you but can you make a video of play the puck
Cayden Yellowknee Absolutely.. it'll take a bit of time while I get some new video or see if a rink will let me on for free, haha! Stay tuned!
thanks
Does any one know a goalie that's normal
+Mike Litoris Very few, lol.
Me
Like my favorite goalie, Bernie Parent, once said:
"You don't have to be crazy to play goalie--but it helps!"
Do I see a new mask and chestie
Leo Davidson You see all new gear back there! Though the set is going to go back and I'm going to wait for Gen 2 gear; the chesty is going to stay for a short- and long-term review. The helmet is one of my 961s repainted in one of my teams' colors.. simple paint job, but relevant to my team, haha!
those are nice sticks
Ethan Langenegger Thanks! I love them!
Could you make a video on how to tape a stick like Carey Price?!
If I knew how, I would, haha! I have an inkling on how to do it, but I'm not for certain.
Your a Habs fan too. If you are you are awesome
Haha, I do watch them often, but I wouldn't call myself a true "fan," as I don't consider myself a fan of any one team, but rather I'm a fan of individual players.
You are not perfect
+Jodi Bernath Never said I was. :)
where can you buy that ccm stick with the same paint job? I cant seem to find the all blue with white, just white with the blue ccm logo
I would assume you can somewhere, but you're likely better off buying custom like I did. Any retailer can take your 6 pack order with your color scheme, paddle length, custom curve, and your name on your stick.
So i just have to ask my local hockey shop to order them for me?
Exactly right!
Ok thanks, Ill definately be asking them if they can
Love your videos, i will be taping up my stick just like this today. I dont know what i would do if i didnt have your videos. Nothing but awesome reviews and how to's from you!
+JustGoove Awesome! I'm very glad they've helped you.. that's exactly why I do it! Good luck and keep it up out there!
Hey Tommy, I just have a question on curves. I'm looking for a stick that can get hard, moderately high shots off, as I play the puck behind the net a lot. I'm coming from a PP41 toe curve BTW. Out of the Warrior patterns, would this: sizing.hockeygiant.com/Warrior/goalie/Warrior-Backstrom-Twist-Goalie-Blade-Pattern-2012.jpg, this: sizing.hockeygiant.com/Warrior/goalie/Warrior-Rask-Kiprusoff-Heel-Goalie-Blade-Pattern-2012.jpg) or this: (sizing.hockeygiant.com/Warrior/goalie/Warrior-Howard-Goalie-Blade-Pattern-2012.jpg be my best option?
js_greene If you want something somewhat similar to the P41, go with the Howard pattern. The others are pretty extreme: Backstrom has a big twist and Kipper has a huge heel curve.
GoalieCreaseNet Just out of curiosity, what of those 2 would give me the most loft? Power?
Power comes from your arms and the flex of the stick; loft is up to your wrist action. Personally, I never recommend making your stick decision based on loft; make it on accuracy. Check out my pattern, which I show in the CCM Pro Authentic review I just uploaded: I use a VERY slight heel curve. That's because it gives me accuracy in my passes and, first and foremost, stops the puck when people shoot five hole. Remember stopping power first, accuracy second, then work on power. Loft is unnecessary in today's game.
GoalieCreaseNet My team doesn't really know what to do when I have the puck (even though I've told them numerous times where I want them positioned), so a dump is usually my only option. Based on your criteria, and regardless of my past curve (which wasn't my favorite), what would you recommend? BTW my favorite curve is the Leclaire. Way to plug the new review, I'm just about to watch it. Thanks as always.
I'd still recommend the Howard in your case. It's not a severe curve, so is good enough for blocking, accuracy, and power. Being only a mid-curve it might take a little more to lift it, but it shouldn't be a problem if you have the power.
are you canadian?
+KashiKakashi Nope, though I did play up there for a bit.
Is there any way to keep your stick from denting?
+Matthew Fleet Don't make saves with your stick. :) But, no, really, there isn't, unfortunately. Except to get a stick with quite a bit of durability (i.e. tends to have more layers of laminate or graphite, and tends to be heavier).
+GoalieCreaseNet thanks very much! Just wanted to know as your sticks seem to be clean. After 3 months I usually go through a stick, guess it doesn't help playing peewee 1:)
True! Once you get as old as me, you don't have practices anymore, so that's why everything looks pretty clean. If I had practices where I saw 100+ shots/hour, my pads would be WAY dirtier!
I dont even play hockey . But this was intresting , Good job bud :D
+DWAYROBANDBIG You don't play hockey and watched a 26 minute video on how to tape a goalie stick? You, sir, have won the internet. :) Thanks for the comment, man!
Wow Thanks! This really helped! And also remember me from your personnel channel?
zenoguy2929 Absolutely, haha!
I have used the Reebok 6k stick with foam core and miller curve for years now, and I absolutely love the stick, but they stopped making it for some reason. Do you know what stick company makes something that is close to the miller curve? I bought a Brian's stick with a mid curve and that seems like the only thing close I can find.
theAman67 Wish I did! I don't remember what the Miller curve is, sorry! There are quite a few sticks with mid curves out there, like the Luongo curve.. that may be your best bet. Good luck!
Thank you, I appreciate the reply! I have one other question. Would you happen to know any tips on how to perfect a butterfly slide? I am good at going from left to right, but struggle greatly going in the opposite direction.
All goalies tend to have a dominate side, and usually it's the side opposite of the trapper. You'll probably also notice your left groin is more flexible than your right groin. Because of this difference in power and flexibility, it takes different muscle movements to do the same action. Unfortunately, the only great way to overcome it is to practice.. and a lot! I'd recommend trying to get to a stick and puck, getting fully geared up, and go into a corner or the side boards and just work on movements like I did on my newest video over on zynesthete . Good luck, man!
Thanks man, I appreciate the reply!
You're welcome!
If you happen to like a thicker rib, you can also use some nylon cord, or rope, or for a thinner rib, that stays, and doesn't flatten and can be reused if you re-tape the handle for whatever reason, 550 cord works great. If 550 cord is too thick and you want the durability of nylon, but the flat rib like tape gets after a few uses, simply pull the nylon strands from inside the 550 cord. once you adjust the rib for the pinkie finger, tape it in place, and you can adjust the ribs as you tape the handle down. Be sure to wear your blocker during this, as it'll feel different.
In the past, I would often take a lighter a quickly go over the wax after the process above, then let the stick sit over night to ensure the glue on the tape didn't get loosened from too much heat. My thought process was to form a better seal with the wax over the surface of the blade, as a quick once over with a lighter, melted the wax into a uniform surface, and kept less moisture from collecting on the tape. Having done both methods, I haven't felt a measurable difference really after 3 weeks at 4 hours a week. So that's probably something in my head.
On the butt end, I've read or heard two perspectives on this, in regard to a small versus larger butt end. The smaller butt end theory is that the butt should fit comfortably into the blocker palm in order to properly play the puck, getting the most leverage by putting the force at the most distal point of the stick. The larger butt end theory is to prevent the butt from possibly getting caught in the net, making the stick easier to recover when dropped, especially if the blocker glove is further back from the toe of the blocker, and when playing the puck, allowing you to more confidently thrust the stick out, as your hand will hit the butt end and stop as the stick slides through just in case you don't start to grip quick enough.
Personally I'm somewhere in between, as I don't like the balance with a small butt end, and I don't like the huge butt end for the same reason, and usually use the amount of tape on the butt end to keep a nice balance on the stick, and decreasing fatigue. That's all I got, and my personal preferences and what I've seen as a goalie coach, various online training videos that cover goalie gear, and being an adult goalie. Thanks for the video, GCN, found some new things, loved the toe tape method, and used that while I re-taped my stick.
Shawn Kendrick Awesome, Shawn! And thanks for the awesome... and awesomely long... comment, haha! I think you win an award for this one!
That's an awesome idea, to use like a thicker cord for the ribs. I had never thought of that, and that's a fair point that the cord won't flatten like the tape tends to do. I might give that a whirl and if I ever do an update to the video, I'll absolutely put that in.. very nice!
I also tend to agree about the butt end. I know there are many who are interested in the Carey Price butt-end, and I should probably do a video on how to do it; it's not difficult, but it IS technically illegal in the NHL, as it doesn't meet the thickness requirement at its largest point. That's why I haven't tried it yet (which is silly since I'll never play anywhere where it would be checked, haha!), but, like you said, I also don't want it to get caught in the net accidentally. I might give that a whirl someday, too.
Anyway, thanks for the awesome comment, Shawn! Good luck out there!
GoalieCreaseNet Can you do a video on the Price knob? I've been doing it a while, but i'd like to see how you do it. P.S. I've never had the knob get stuck, and i can touch my thumb to middle finger at the thickest point.
Sure, though I don't use a Price knob. Wouldn't mind giving it a whirl, though. Stay tuned!
GoalieCreaseNet I tried it once, and wasn't to fond of it, but I most likely did something wrong. BTW, as teh other guy said, nylon chord works really well for ribs on a stick.
Very cool!
Nice job
Thanks!
Great video I'm new to Goaltending and I was not sure how to tape it, take you. Take care
Awesome! Glad you found it helpful.. good luck out there!
Nice one man! Thanks from Spain, subscribed ;)
+Diego Sua Thanks, Diego! Thanks for subscribing! You might very well be the first subscriber from Spain.. awesome!
its way harder to go heel to to rsther than toe to heel
It is harder, lol.. it always wants to crunch or roll up a bit, which is annoying, haha!
do you plan of getting e flex 2's
Absolutely! They'll be here in a week or two! Pants and chesty will be here, too, woo hoo!
Sup
Bailey Johnson Sup
Hi I'm a high school goalie and have been watching you a bit I want to improve but our practices don't have open time really. And being a high school student open time is minimal. But I really need to improve as we just moved from jv to varsity this year. I also have been getting my skates sharpened at 15/16ths and want to have a sharper edge but don't want it to much that it's a giant change any recommendation. I have other questions as well but don't want to write a book.
+Chaldian Wow.. 15/16 is not sharp at all and is very much not in line with where most goalies get them sharpened nowadays. I would recommend STARTING at 1/2" and going from there. Most goalies nowadays get 3/8", though, for much more bite, but that will likely be far too much for you. Try 1/2" and see how that goes, then go up or down from there. Hope that helps!
We can agree to disagree, no problem with that. :) My thinking here is just because he starts with "wrong" doesn't mean he needs to try "less wrong" before he started out where most goalies start out at. Not that it really is "wrong," but that in my experience, especially when I teach younger goalies, having them start at 1/2" gives them more ability to figure out if it's better to stay there or, typically, move sharper at 3/8". Extremely few move to a duller sharpening. In comparison, in Juniors I used 11/16", which is crazy dull compared to most sharpenings nowdays. Most NHLers are using 3/8" or 1/2", so if you want to use what most of the modern pros use, I start of the kids early getting used to what are the "normal" sharpenings. Anything above that typically isn't used by any modern pros I talk to. Anyway, hope that helps!
Well, to be honest, there really aren't "hybrid" pads in the same sense that there used to be. I think if I was a hybrid goalie and I had to choose a pad, I'd go with the CCM EFlex2s. But, then again, I'm a butterfly goalie and those are the pads I use, haha.
I haven't heard much about the SZ3s, but I'm really looking forward to it. Hopefully I get a chance to try some out. The SZ2s were pretty nice when I tried those. I'm also looking forward to the new Kohos, but those are still a while away from public release. They look BEAUTIFUL, though! As for email, you can email me at tomy@goaliecrease.net, but, to be honest, your best bet is RUclips comments, especially on a video that's relevant to your question. I know it would be annoying, but then I get notifications for those and I check them every day or so, whereas I check that email once a week if I'm lucky, ha! You keep up the great work, too!
To clarify I get them sharpened like that because it was recommended I sharpen them that way a while ago and when changing the bite has been very heavy. But besides the point I may have gotten a 4th concussion and that could mean I have to hang up the skates.
Girl in background isnt happy! ;-)
+A Johansson Can you hear my wife yelling at one of our kids or something? LOL I can't find where it is.
+GoalieCreaseNet Headset picks up everything! I think its the little one yelling time to time thoughout the whole video, good videos though!
By the way, my comment wasnt anything negative, Im sorry if it did sound like it. You´re blessed with atleast one daughter!
LOL No, no, I know it wasn't, haha. I usually kick out the family for when I do videos because of that, lol. We have five kiddos including two daughters, so there's always someone yelling at someone else, lolol.
as far as buying the correct sick length is it a good idea to size it like you do a player stick? i.e. stick butt to nose?
dontBEaSYNk Great question.. wish I would've had that question when I did the video, haha! Maybe I'll do another video about it. Really, sizing a goalie stick isn't anything like sizing a player stick. A player stick, for a defenseman, might be at the nose, while a forward might be at the clavicle. For a goalie, though, mine tend to be at my chin without skates on; I cut off about 2.5-3 inches off my sticks similar to Carey Price. It reduces weight, gives me more leverage to shoot the puck, better maneuverability when dealing with pucks at my feet, and then my stick won't get caught in the net. Works out very well!
GoalieCreaseNet Thanks for the answer! Ive heard bad things about cutting your stick, like it throws the balance off or something... but if it really is ok ill give it a shot... maybe to a stick nearing the end of its career.
Nah, it's not too big of a deal. Most pros cut it down a little bit; Price is probably the most extreme, though there are a few other NHLers who cut it down a bit, too. Good luck!
+GoalieCreaseNet Cut my Stick! I still suck at stick handling but its a lot more comfortable now! guess its just up to practice now!
Exactly right! Good luck!