JMS Hockey Forums RSS for the latest JMS Hockey forum posts http://forums.jmshockey.com/index.php Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:09:21 +0000 20 Checking for Cystic Fibrosis Hockey Tournament http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3195-checking-for-cystic-fibrosis-hockey-tournament/ Checking for CF Please consider attending the tournament for some great hockey and a good cause!

My team, Darkhorse Hockey, is made up of police officers, fire fighters and EMS personnel from several south metro agencies. If you would like to support our team by making a donation please check out my team page at Darkhorse Hockey Any donation is greatly appreciated! Thank you all! See you on the ice!

Learn more about Cystic Fibrosis: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:09:21 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3195-checking-for-cystic-fibrosis-hockey-tournament/ Beginner programs http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3229-beginner-programs/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:43:44 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3229-beginner-programs/ New to JMS http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3188-new-to-jms/ My question being what equipment should I pick up/bring to a game? Ultimately my goal is to be in the AHA sometime in the next couple years if not the end of this year.

I'm assuming if I go into Strauss or total hockey they would help me get fitted and setup?

Thanks for the help.


Oh btw I looked all over the site and the only thing I could find about equipment was having to wear breezers.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:07:01 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3188-new-to-jms/ POLL Trade for Erik Christensen http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3230-poll-trade-for-erik-christensen/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:17 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3230-poll-trade-for-erik-christensen/ Vote for Defending the Blue Line http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3225-vote-for-defending-the-blue-line/ “Defending the Blue Line," helps families with a military parent stationed overseas by providing hockey equipment and grants so the kids aren’t deprived of the chance to play hockey due to their parent’s service to our country. It was started and run by two National Guard recruiters and does wonderful work, all on a voluntary basis.

There is an article on B3 of in the StarTrib 2/1/12 discussing the organization and the fact that they are up for White House honors against a number of other charitable military organizations… the winner to be chosen with an online vote. You can also vote on their website, click here. You may vote as often as you like, but only once every 24 hours.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:27:32 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3225-vote-for-defending-the-blue-line/ Goalpost Whackers! http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3216-goalpost-whackers/
Is it just me or is it annoying as hell when goalies (I can say this because I am one) rap the post over, and over, and over again when they don't need to.

I see too many... way too many guys rap the post on both sides over and over like it means something. It is so funny to see a guy getting ready for a face off on his glove side face off circle, only to rap the post two,four, six times starting with his glove side and ending with his blocker side back and forth of course.... then come out and set up. (At that point moving to the angle from the outside post) obviously at that point the goalie is not rapping his post for any other reason than to make noise and because he thinks it looks cool!

So for education purposes to all you jackwagons who don't know. There is a purpose to it - and its not to look cool, make noise, or be cocky.
As you are leaving your net to come out and cut off the angle, or when you are setting up to get into your ready position, a goalie will rap the pipe on the board side (ie if he is moving to the blocker side angle, he will rap the blocker side pipe and move out for the angle/set up) to "feel" where his net is behind himself.
That's the purpose, to "feel" the net behind you without looking over your shoulder and taking your eye off the play, the puck, the face off, whatever it is. That is how I was taught, that is what most tenders do. They don't abuse it. But for some others, its like a compulsive tick or something and it gets to the point of being ridiculous.

Not that rapping the post is bad, but it has a purpose and function. so Stop making a spectacle of yourself. And now that you know what it is supposed to be used for/as, maybe you all will use it correctly and stop annoying everyone by making us listen to the tubes ting every 30 seconds. If you like the sound that much, hang a wind chime in your net! :)
thoughts?]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:03:53 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3216-goalpost-whackers/ all level community skates http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3233-all-level-community-skates/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:37:42 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3233-all-level-community-skates/ New skate tongues in Msp. http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3232-new-skate-tongues-in-msp/ After a long battle with lace bite I have decided to try put new tongues on my skates. Have heard from quite a few people that has worked for them. My question is does anyone know where in the area I can buy and have them stitched on? Looking for the graf felt tongues. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:14:04 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3232-new-skate-tongues-in-msp/ Tendon Guard Repair http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3209-tendon-guard-repair/
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reply to this thread or e-mail me at: matthew.jollie@gmail.com

Thanks!]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:41:50 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3231-wanted-half-shield-oakley-visor/ Super Bowl hockey Commercial http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3228-super-bowl-hockey-commercial/
Allegedly this is going to be one of the super bowl commercials for our neighbors to the north, eh. Even if it isn’t, if it really did happen as a surprise to the 2 teams, it’s cool!

Adult Rec Hockey & Budweiser]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:17:27 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3228-super-bowl-hockey-commercial/ Wild meltdown, possible explanation http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3224-wild-meltdown-possible-explanation/ And they lost. In regulation.

What happened?!? I didn't see the game, I am just stunned by this news. Are the Wild recruiting from local rec leagues again or something?? Were there any JMSers out there at the X last night??









Also check out my awesome new avatar. T-rex/ninja!!]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:24:26 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3224-wild-meltdown-possible-explanation/ Richfield Level 4 Goalie http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3227-richfield-level-4-goalie/ Sorry I had to cancel due to a sore knee. If no one else picks up the spot I will be there but not moving a lot. Sorry for the notice but was hoping it would be better buy now. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:05 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3227-richfield-level-4-goalie/ Goalies--Level 2 Eden Prairie Needs You http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3226-goalies-level-2-eden-prairie-needs-you/ Goalies,

In episode 48 of the classic Gilligan's Island television show, the fictitious American rock 'n roll band, The Mosquitoes, in trying to escape from their crazy fans, wind up with the castaways on the latter's island. Hoping the musicians will help them escape from the island, Ginger, Mary Ann, and Lovey (Mrs. Howell) form a singing trio, The Honeybees, to develop some comraderie with the visitors. Unfortunately, the women are so good that the Mosquitoes feel threatened by the possible competition, and in true Gilligan's Island form, return to the States and leave the castaways behind. Here's the song the Honeybees sang to impress The Mosquitoes. (I've included my annotations.)

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[We Need You (Sung by The Honeybees)

(All Three Sing)
We need you, we need you.
Like a clam needs a shell.
Like a prisoner needs a cell.
Like a dingdong needs a bell.
We need you. (In Eden Prairie)

(Ginger Sings)
We need you, we need you.
Like a picture needs a star.
Like a golfer needs a par.
Like a teenager needs a car.
We need you. (On Friday night)

(Mary Ann Sings)
We need you, we need you.
Like a baby needs a toy.
Like Hawaiians need their poi.
Like a girl needs a boy.
We need you. (At 9:15)

(Lovey Sings)
We need you, we need you.
Like a diamond needs a ring.
Like a harp needs a string.
Like a queen needs a king.
We need you. (Pretty please)

(All Three Sing)
We need you, we need you.
Like a bee needs a buzz.
Like a peach needs its fuzz.
So that’s why we need you.
Buzzzzz. (All we need is one more goalie)]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:32:51 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3226-goalies-level-2-eden-prairie-needs-you/ Gotta Love Apple Valley Hayes Arena! http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3223-gotta-love-apple-valley-hayes-arena/ Zamboni driver in Apple Valley accused of being drunk while resurfacing iceArticle by: Star Tribune Updated: January 31, 2012 - 3:25 PM


. Apple Valley police arrested a 34-year-old man Monday night for driving while intoxicated. His vehicle of choice? A Zamboni.

Officers were called to the Hayes ice arena shortly after 8 p.m. after people there noticed that a part-time employee who was grooming the ice with a Zamboni was driving erratically. When police arrived, the man was struggling to maneuver the ice-grooming machine off the ice. The man was unsteady on his feet and smelled of alcohol, according to a news release.

He failed field sobriety tests and was arrested and taken to police headquarters for a blood-alcohol test. Test results have been sent to the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for analysis, the news release said.

The man, who has not yet been charged, was convicted of drunken driving once in 2002 and twice in 1999, according to state records.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:54:54 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3223-gotta-love-apple-valley-hayes-arena/ Brand Comparison Sites http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3221-brand-comparison-sites/ Does anyone know any good websites that compare the different brands of gear (ccm, Bauer, Easton) from skates to sticks? Thanks. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:03:12 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3221-brand-comparison-sites/ VMCC Tuesday ULCS CANCELED http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3220-vmcc-tuesday-ulcs-canceled/
I heard their concerns and booked the earliest I could get for either this week or next week, which ended up being January 31 ice at 10p (just 15 minutes later than most of this session's games this season).
Alas, we had just three people signed up for this game the afternoon of the day before.

FORTUNATELY, the rink has let me drop the ice at no financial penalty (this is VERY rare--I think it's because the Zam driver didn't want to stick around so late!). Whew.

But, this means no game Tuesday night. Sorry, our next option for this session is February 21 (at 9.45, at which time it will fill as it has in the past).

Enjoy your time off and I'm sure everyone will be doing dryland exercises, right? ;)]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:07:38 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3220-vmcc-tuesday-ulcs-canceled/ Best Place to Buy New Skates? http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3211-best-place-to-buy-new-skates/
I've also read that some stores offer free sharpenings and even free baking with purchase, which offsets the higher cost compared to online stores. However, I haven't found any policies on local stores' websites. It would be great to know what stores offer what with the purchase of new skates.

Thanks in advance.]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:30:44 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3211-best-place-to-buy-new-skates/ <![CDATA[Plans for PVC equipment drying rack - I've got 'em]]> http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/1401-plans-for-pvc-equipment-drying-rack-ive-got-em/ A few years ago I built a PVC drying rack for my hockey gear and I decided to put together some plans for building it since it worked so well. And then we got a new computer and I lost them. But I found a hard copy that I've scanned and can email to anyone that may be interested.
It's maybe $20-$25 in materials and maybe 45-60 minutes to build. I've used mine for a few years and it really works well. These plans include a material list, cut lenths for all pieces and assembly instructions.

So if you are interested drop me a note at mheutmaker@hotmail.com. I'd be happy to share them.

Mike]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:57:14 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/1401-plans-for-pvc-equipment-drying-rack-ive-got-em/ RBK Goalie Gear http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3215-rbk-goalie-gear/ RBK X-Pulse blocker $50
Eagle Infinity Catcher $50
RBK Premier II C/A Protector (Senior-Medium) $50
RBK HPG SR PRO-M Pants (Navy-Sr Medium) $50
RBK 9k goal skates (sz 7.5) $50

Please email me at nick.hegel@gmail.com if interested

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Just wondering what the Elite CS L6 skate is all about? I've never seen the "Elite L6" before...

Thanks]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:06:15 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3213-elite-cs-l6-st-thomas/ AHA Week 8 Photos http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3137-aha-week-8-photos/
AHA Week 8

Favorite picks for me:

I'd be on my ass . . .

Landsharks at the backdoor . . .

Nice Save!

Enjoy the pics!

~L]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:29:15 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3137-aha-week-8-photos/ Looking for Stick and Puck Time http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3167-looking-for-stick-and-puck-time/
If you know of something, could you let me know. I have my weekdays to myself and want to work on some stuff and get a workout.

Thanks!]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:59:30 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3167-looking-for-stick-and-puck-time/ Ice Arena Collapses with Players on Ice http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3210-ice-arena-collapses-with-players-on-ice/
Ice Arena Collapse]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:45:40 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3210-ice-arena-collapses-with-players-on-ice/ Whatever happened to...? http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3204-whatever-happened-to/
Ziggy Palffy: Last NHL Season with the Pens in 2006; Plays with the Slovak National team, but otherwise retired.

Anson Carter: Last NHL season with the Hurricanes in 2007, retired. Runs the record label Big Up Entertainment in Atlanta.

Paul Kariya: Last NHL season was 2010 with the Blues, retired in 2011 due to concussion symptoms.

Dan Blackburn: Retired 2005 with the Rangers after suffering nerve injury to his shoulder that led him to play net with 2 blockers. He now manages the Goaltender Development Institute.

Jim Carey: Retired in 1999 with the Blues. Now CEO of OptiMED.

Roman Cechmanek: Last played with the Kings in the NHL 2004. Officially retired in 2009.

Derek Plante: Retired in 2001 from the Flyers. Currently is the asst mens hockey coach at UMD.

Manny Fernandez: Last played with the Bruins in 2009 but not officially retired.

Felix Potvin: Last played with the Bruins in 2004, not officially retired. A nice article about him and what he's doing now below. I always thought he had a huge ego, but seems to be a down to earth guy who left the game his own way...and in the right way!

Whatever Happened to Felix Potvin?]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:26:33 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3204-whatever-happened-to/ An Apple Valley a Day http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3203-an-apple-valley-a-day/
Please, please heed Barb's request--one of you please sign up for tonight's game. You'll get a great workout and have a lot of fun.

Bob]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:37:09 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3203-an-apple-valley-a-day/ FS: early Sunday evening ICE (2 dates in Jan./Feb) http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3187-fs-early-sunday-evening-ice-2-dates-in-janfeb/
We paid 165, are asking 140 per ice time. Send an e-mail if you are interested. Thanks! KJ]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:47:40 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3187-fs-early-sunday-evening-ice-2-dates-in-janfeb/ RH Warrior Dolomite Spyne Sr. Stick For Sale-$75 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3199-rh-warrior-dolomite-spyne-sr-stick-for-sale-75/ Thanks!

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Was wondering if anyone had suggestions of brands, recommendations or just all around comments about the half shield vs full cage.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:46:59 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3165-half-shield-advice/ SBK Hockey Equipment http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3198-sbk-hockey-equipment/ Visit
http://www.sbkhockey.com/en/sbk.html

Use coupon code
chrisericksonusa374257
to save 10%
visit The Hockey Training Center in Edina to see demos sticks and gloves.
We also carry very high quality goalie products and prices you can afford. You can use the same code for goalie equipment, and see samples at our facility.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:30:46 +0000 http://forums.jmshockey.com/topic/3198-sbk-hockey-equipment/