We Offer Goalie Gear Rental!
Over the course of 6 Years we have collected over 50 sets of goalie gear through donations, and purchases.
Lots of new goalies have started through this program.
A huge Thank You to everyone who has donated!
Rental Runs 150$ Per Season
Rental Through Summer for camps Contact for more information.
What are the advantages/disadvantages of a fully flat-faced pad?
The ever-fun debate between which pad is better: flat face or knee roll. First thing first, knee rolls are purely cosmetic at this day and age in goal pads. That needs to be known on a larger basis.
The main difference between flat faced and knee roll pad is how the puck comes off the pad. This has to do with the different types of foams used internally and how they are packed. Traditionally, knee roll pads like CCM Eflex and Bauer Reactor pads are softer in foam and play. This allows you to play a more save and smother style of game, more of that “hybrid” type pad.
The ever-popular CCM Premier line along with the Supreme line from Bauer, for example, is more your long-rebound style pad being as these styles of pads are flat faced and usually hard packed in their internal foams. These pads are designed to power the puck into the corners and drive the play away from you. Ultimately, the decision comes down to what style of goalie you are or if you are the modern goalie, then it’s whatever looks the best
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How should you measure the proper length of a goalie stick?
The problem with each brand is that the measuring point is different. So, as much as we love to sit at the stick rack and compare paddle heights, it does absolutely nothing to help us decide.
When I am sizing up a kid or adult, I try to always have them put on a set of demo pads have them fall on the knee stack to check the following:
Stick Positioning: Ensure the stick is out in front and not off the side, but remember everyone is different. You are not there to teach them how to hold a stick but to help them find the best size their specific stance. Too many times I have seen Advisors try to fix the customers positioning instead of aiding them.
Shoulder Height: once you have established their comfortable stick stance, check the shoulder height. If the blocker shoulder is higher or lower than the glove hand shoulder, then the paddle is too big/small!
Gapping in the body/6hole: Check to make sure that the paddle height chosen is not creating more problems by opening up the arm away from the body. Usually, but not always, this does go hand in hand with uneven shoulder heights but always check!
Check Glove hand: always do a glove hand check too. Most often, customers will not think about their glove hand and let it fall. This causes an over compensation on the blocker hand potentially causing a shift in the body position. As a common practice, I always throw a catcher on the other hand, just to keep the customer thinking.
