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George asks…
Hockey????
I was thinking of starting to play. Outdoor womens hockey. Any tips?? What are the general rules, what equipment do i need etc
No Bull answers:
Well some tips would be practice a lot you can't get better by not practicing then when your good try to watch some hockey on t.v like actual hockey games then learn moves from them and try to understand the sports as well as possible read some instruction books that teach you to do drills so you can advanced to be a good hockey player this is what i did with my son when he was little now like teenaged but yea try to go to your public library and take out some books on hockey. One book i would to all starters is http://www.booklounge.ca/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780771070167&ref=widget&attr=9780771070167
This book Helped Russia to become second to Canada in how good the countries plays in the olympics. Once you understand the rules and become a good player you can play shinny with NHL Rules. My friends Refs in shinny sometimes for my son hockey games he usually like to play with the NHL rules that are in todays game. For equipment the simple part namning the equipment you need like a hockey stick shin elbow and elbow guards athletic cup just basic stuff but then it comes to the cost which is difficult for some people these can finance there kids for the equipment. But just go to http://www.sportchek.ca/sportchek/do/menu?menuId=4 for equipment.
Mandy asks…
hockey??????????????????????????????????????????????????????
i am a really good skater and stick handler and i just got my new hockey equipment and when i play in it i really suck.Does anyone know what the problem could be?
No Bull answers:
Change is the problem!!! You will adjust. Either you are new to the ice, new to gear or just new to the "total" game. Work hard, keep at it. Hey when in Rome.........You'll find it.
Sandy asks…
HOCKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
HEY! I getting an in-line roller hockey team together in Tucson, Arizona. All ages and any experience levels welcome! Hockey in-line skates only! XP Send me in email and we'll see what we can figure out! =D
No Bull answers:
I'm interested but I'm not too close to Tuscan. I'm about and hour away but I have experience playing in line I played for a junior all star league back in Toronto, (before I moved here.)
Linda asks…
What does hockey have to do with sweatshop clothes and shoes?
One would think that if your going to sucker some in the hockey section to buy something from spam advertising at least offer to sell some hockey stuff. Geez!
Also what expensive items things hockey or related too would you like to get at a discount and how much?
No Bull answers:
To answer your question, some hockey manufacturers have some of their stuff made in China under conditions that aren't exactly the best.
It's why I only buy stuff made in North America. It may cost a few dollars more, but it's worth it. I look for that label that says Made in Canada or Made in America.
I have no need to buy a hockey sweater (I have a Leafs sweater which I've had for several years...don't really need another one), and I have a couple Team Canada items...sorted on all of that then. A friend of a friend of a friend hooked me up with a really nice Team Canada waterproof windshirt (great for travel or the golf course, with that iconic Hockey Canada logo...only sullied by that swoosh on the other breast and just below the neck).
Equipment...I usually buy the old model stuff and save a ton. So while everyone's all hopped up to buy the 2010 year stuff, I'm happy saving a a ton buying the 2009 stuff. It's every bit as good. Plus, I don't really care about colour. My blocking glove doesn't have to be cobalt blue and midnight fuscia (or whatever). Plain white or whatever "stock" colour they have is fine. It's hockey, not a fashion show.
FWIW, I've done the same thing when I buy golf equipment. I picked up a few wedges that will soon be illegal for the PGA Tour but legal for amateurs for at least another 5-10 years (because of the grooves on the face of the club)...at a screaming discount.
Susan asks…
How long would a hockey player take to adjust to speed skating?
So just how long would it take for a hockey player(amateur or proffesional players) to adjust to speed skating(short track or long track)? And vice versa.(speed skating to hockey)
*Both hockey players and speed skaters use the same muscles for powerskating.
*Speed skates have more blade on ice for efficiency while hockey skates tend to have shorter blades for maneuver.
No Bull answers:
I'd hypothesize that it would depend on how much they skate. Just the blade size transition would be hard since the length of blade on a speed skate is much longer than a hockey skate. The blades are much more thin too. Also speed skates are more like a track shoe, whereas hockey skates provide much more ankle support. I'd assume less constriction for the ankle allows more range of motion, making pushing easier. Only from my experience with different figure blades, I think it would just be a matter of adjusting to the skates, which sometimes does not take long. Experience with each sport will most likely help each other.
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