Hounsy wrote:
I've become so complacent with the composites made today that I only carry a backup stick for playoffs and tournaments.
Can't even recall the last time an NHL'er had a stick break in game, other than self inflicted rage meets the bar.
I had a bantam goalie break his composite stick in a game about 6 years ago. I asked where his backup was and he pointed to the parking lot. His obese mother was livid to have to go get it. Fortunately the opposing goalie was really cool and lent him a stick, so the mom just sat back down.
Agreed, never seen an NHL goalie break a stick. Just 23 skaters/game.
I always wonder when NHL goalies flex their sticks to pass it up hard if it will break. Hasn't happened yet. It will be a playoff OT or something when it finally happens.
Bosc wrote:
I've got a CCM BRZ120 or something, 75 Flex player stick. I think it's lasted at least two full seasons now, maybe 3
I've had a custom Bauer Nexus for like 3 years now. Love it. Also been getting sticks through Custom Hockey Sticks (
www.customhockeysticks.ca) for a few years for my kids. They're great, although the costs are certainly rising closer to brand name sticks. Still less, but creeping up. I got myself one last year and actually like it better than the Bauer. For a midget like me, I can fully customize the length and flex. Normally I buy a low flex adult stick or high flex intermediate stick. Neither seems to work right. The intermediate sticks are too whippy and passes bounce off my stick. The cut down adult sticks get too stiff when cut to proper "height" for me. The only reason I got the Bauer was a friend worked there and got me discounted stuff. Wish I'd known she was leaving. I'd have loaded up!