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Women-in-Hockey Digest Friday, December 31 1999 Volume 01 : Number 569
In this issue:
Polar Bears Tournament
Re: Hockey equipment
Happy New Year wih
Re: Hockey equipment
Re: Hockey equipment
Re: Hockey equipment
Re: Hockey equipment
Re: Hockey equipment
womens' shoulder pads
DFW teams was re: Hockey Equipment
Team USA at Christmas Tournament
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 19:43:59 -0500
From: Brent Johnson
Subject: Polar Bears Tournament
What I have heard is that the scheduling for the consolation games were
a mess. This due to so many teams and some teams deciding to go home
after not making the semi-finals. Our team spent the third night only
to find out no one was scheduled to play us the next morning. Luckily
our manager and the help of the tournament staff were able to find
another team at a different rink whose opponent just up and left the
night before.
I would recommend that tournaments of this size require each team to
give a $300-$400 refundable deposit that would help eliminate any early
departures. Also, due to a waiting list every year, any team that leaves
not be allowed to come back the following year.
B.
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 20:48:39 EST
From: email@hidden
Subject: Re: Hockey equipment
Welcome to the site!
As far as women's equipment vs. other equipment, I personally think it has to
do with what fits you best. They designed the shoulder pads with the extra
protection up front, but they didn't taylor the shoulder area smaller. Since
I am short, they didn't fit well. A hockey girdle is more form fitting(like
spandex), and the pads are sewn in. You also where a "shell" over the girdle
which are thin nylon pants. The hockey pants are looser and the pads can be
removed. I started off with hockey pants and then changed to the girldle
which I like better.
Deborah
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 20:49:36 EST
From: email@hidden
Subject: Happy New Year wih
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year with a lot of great
hockey!!!
Deborah
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 21:17:23 EST
From: email@hidden
Subject: Re: Hockey equipment
Also, when fitting whatever pants you buy make sure they come down low enough
to cover the lower thigh. There should be no gaps betweent the top of the
shin pad upper leg pad and the hard shell protection on the lower thigh.
My first pair of pants (used) allowed a gap to open there when my knees were
bent. I fell on someones skate during a scrap on the boards drill in
practice. Her skate went through my hockey sock into my leg a 1/2". This
would have been prevented by properly fitted pants.
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 18:31:02 -0800 (PST)
From: Jenn Nejedlo
Subject: Re: Hockey equipment
- --- email@hidden wrote:
> Also, when fitting whatever pants you buy make sure they come down
> low enough to cover the lower thigh. There should be no gaps
> between the top of the shin pad upper leg pad and the hard shell
> protection on the lower thigh.
Actually, it is best if the bottom of the pants come to the middle of
your kneecap when you're standing upright. This ensures that there is
no gap and also allows for coverage (double coverage) when kneeling
or if you fall.
As for girdle vs. pants...to start out, the pants will be a less
expensive alternative. I have always used a girdle and I love it. It
is form fitting and never moves or leaves gaps around my legs or
waist. Bauer makes one (that is generally used for more rib cage
protection), but the pads around the rib cage can be removed (as can
all of the pads in the Bauer girdle). The problem with the girdle is
finding a pair of shells that will fit over them; traditional shells
to go over the pants don't work. Bauer makes a shell designed to fit
over the girdle, but that will add expense if you're on a limited
budget.
Do not skimp on elbow pads or knee/shin pads. But be sure everything
is comfortable and you have good-excellent mobility in all of your
equipment. As for brands...whatever fits you best.
Good luck,
Jenn
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 21:37:01 EST
From: email@hidden
Subject: Re: Hockey equipment
Women's pants and shoulder pads are probably okay if you play in a novice
women's league. I found the gear designed for women too light and not
covering key areas well, like the clavicles and acromioclavicular joint
(shoulder). You want the gear to help dissipate the shock of contact with
other players or the boards. I sustained an anterior deltoid injury last year
with light weight shoulder pads. The "body armour" pads I now wear for
tournament play cover all those key areas with hard plastic pads that overlap
each other.
Another feature to look for in suitable shoulder pads for a novice is do they
have a section covering the back and stomach? Running up on your stick
against the boards is, unfortunately, something that happens with more
frequency to novices. When you progress to more aggressive hockey, the back
plates come in handy when you're parked in front of the goalie .
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 22:03:44 EST
From: email@hidden
Subject: Re: Hockey equipment
In a message dated 12/30/1999 8:52:13 PM Eastern Standard Time,
email@hidden writes:
<< As far as women's equipment vs. other equipment, I personally think it has
to
do with what fits you best. They designed the shoulder pads with the extra
protection up front, but they didn't taylor the shoulder area smaller. Since
I am short, they didn't fit well... >>
I'd have to echo this assessment of "women's gear." While I think it's great
that there is a market for these products, none have ever fit me. It always
seems that if the chest protector fits well, the shoulder cups don't/ the
shoulders are great- the chest is too tight... and so on. I'm short (5'1")
with a large chest, and I *still* think the youth, or small men's gear fits
me best- with minor adjustments in the placement of straps over my chest.
- -Jules
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 22:31:33 EST
From: email@hidden
Subject: Re: Hockey equipment
When I first started playing, I didn't wear shoulder pads. Women's hockey
was kinda getting started in the area, so there weren't too many experienced
players, and not many hard checks. Before my second season I bought some
Bauer women's shoulder pads. I'm not sure, but don't think I tried any other
ones on, but the ones I have seem to fit right. I haven't been injured
wearing them. Also, they were actually reasonably priced (maybe $35) compared
to ones I've seen in catalogs.
I have a pair of Ferland pants, which might be womens, I'm not really
sure.(of course, the tag might say, but who'd think to look there) They're
comfortable, and mostly protective. Although lately, I've had this problem
with falling on my butt (I'm thinking its time to get the ol skates
sharpened, or maybe I've just lost my coordination), and it still hurts 3
days later. I'm not sure if thats because there's not enough padding there,
or if I'm just falling hard enough that the padding doesn't make a
difference.
Happy Holidays
Jennie
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 23:21:59 EST
From: email@hidden
Subject: womens' shoulder pads
What will it take for the men who run the hockey gear companies to realize
that S,M,L is not a sufficient range of sizes for women's shoulder pads?
Maybe a system similar to bra sizing (although I do not think it needs to be
that precise) should be implemented. Someone who is a 38 A would
undoubtedly need different size shoudler pads than someone who is a 38D.
Also - they need to realize that some of us do play hockey with "the boys"
and need the same protection offerered in the mens' gear, just in sizes that
fit us better.
Happy & safe new year's to all!
Jill
# 77 LI Hurricanes
# 77 Chicago Ice
"Only you can prevent hockey stick fires."
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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:51:26
From: Bobbie Stanfill
Subject: DFW teams was re: Hockey Equipment
Karen, call the new BlueLine complex in North Richland Hills. I know
there's a girl's team (under 18) but not sure if there's womens' teams yet.
817-788-5400. Also, call Star Center and ask at the front desk. There used
to be a notice on the bb about women's teams but I haven't been there in
awhile so don't know if it's still there. As far as I know, there aren't
any at the other four rinks. Of course, with 8 more sheets of ice coming to
the Metroplex in the next 1.5 yrs, we're bound to get some female teams going!
bobbie on the far west side
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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 18:38:29 -0800
From: "Phil Cottrell"
Subject: Team USA at Christmas Tournament
Game stories from Lake Placid:
http://www.canoe.ca/HockeyWomen/dec30_rus_usa.html
http://www.canoe.ca/HockeyWomen/dec28_us.html
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