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The most obvious answer is airing your gear out outside of your bag. This can easily be done in a hotel room by scattering your gear around the room or in the hotel bathroom.
Second is base layers. Not only do wearing long sleeve tops/bottoms soak up a TON of sweat that would otherwise be saturating your gear, but they also provide additional protection against flaking skin or other bacteria that is on your body from transferring directly to your skin further reducing stink. Base layers are easier to wash after every use compared to your gear.
Third is to wash socks, jerseys, base layers, etc after every use. I’m sorry, but I don’t get the guys that wear the same jersey 6 times before washing it. How difficult is it to wash an article of clothing?
For me, after every single time I play all my gear gets taken out of my bag and put on a rack to dry overnight. I spray it all down with this stuff
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BMLJOLM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
After my gear is dry and put back in my bag, I use these charcoal bags in my gloves, skates, and usually throw another pair loosely in the bag for safe measure.
The point to all of this is to be proactive with smell. If your gear already stinks you’re not going to be able to fix it in a hotel room. Start off with washing everything with some oxy and some kind of clean scent so everything smells as good as new. From then on if you follow the above steps there shouldn’t be any issues. I have a small one bedroom, have to store my gear inside, and never once have I had a smell issue
It's from the heat. Won't effect wearing it. If it bugs you that much email amazon and they'll replace it for free.
Best tape you can buy on Amazon is
You don't want thicker socks. You want something that is wicking and slides easily over into the skate.
I like the Swiftwick: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N3BAD6/
…but you can get good ones from lots of manufacturers.
Only thing I can think of is if you're going to be going to 2-4 games for an entire weekend, Airbnb might help you out. It'll be more of a house than a hotel so cooking is more of an option. I.E. a "private room" in Grand Rapids, MI, for two nights is only 100 bucks.
Granted, you'd probably rather be in a hotel sometimes/most of the time, but if you're trying to cut down on cost it's an option. Plus, if there's no hotels in the area your kid is playing in, there's still houses that'll be renting out.
My wife and I keep a roll of these bad boys on hand at all times. I keep some in my truck and put them on dudes hard hats at work when they take them off and walk away. Safety first, fuckers.
Great setup.
In case anyone is in the market for a shooting board, I sell a large 30 x 60" one on Amazon that I had manufactured to be as durable as possible. Been very happy with it so far.
If anyone wants one and is looking for a deal, I can probably cut the price down a bit for Redditors. Shoot me a DM.
Hahaha! That’s great stuff!
My son and I have used this set in our basement since he was two (he’s eight now).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YE28LY/
We’re on our fifth set...due to broken sticks.
Not sure what you're planning on printing on it but I would buy a blank practice jersey on eBay or Amazon.
Owayo if you want to create an entire custom jersey. They are based in Germany.
I had the same problem. I went to the pro shop and the guy told me there were no shins on the market that would fit my calves and to just use tape over my socks. I didn't like that idea so I bought some double sided velcro and made extensions to my straps. I secured it with stick tape and it's been holding for over a year. It works great.
This is the stuff I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0TTVVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_dl9zVKlkKLjZi
Some carbon fiber fabric: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017OPUZD0/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B017OPUZD0
Plus some epoxy resin. I'd apply a thin layer of epoxy, add some of the carbon fiber fabric over top (cut it to size before you start working with the epoxy) and then add some epoxy over the carbon fiber fabric.
I don't know how long that will hold up, but it should extend the life of the skates temporarily anyway. I know it's hard to give up on Makos - I have a small stock pile of my own. I'd try to scour the internet to find another pair (or a few) in your size for when these eventually fail, but I know they're not easy to find now. Hopefully an epoxy resin/carbon cloth fix can make your current skates last a while longer.
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So go look for something like this Shock Doctor Compression Shorts. Note the little tabs on the velcro. These are NOT supposed to help hold up your socks. They are meant to protect the velcro in your bag/in the wash. (Something it took me a bit to figure out when I was in your position.)
yes , 12 x 9 barrier nets from amazon.
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Yes! Absolutely these.
Here's the amazon link, a bit cheaper, I buy them in packs of 12
It is actually the way it works on the simplest level. What you eat gets converted into energy (calories). Roughly 3500 calories equals a 1lb of fat. So in terms of whether you lose or gain weight, it comes down to whether you're running a deficit or excess of calories from what you consume versus what you burn each day through physical activity.
Good diet is very important for many things, but in the strictest sense, calories are ultimately the same regardless of where they come from.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calories/art-20048065
Get one of these wooden balls for $3.50. It's slightly larger than a golf ball and slightly heavier (still lighter than a puck).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFMS3UU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I noticed my hands got a lot quicker after a week+ of doing this. But you have to keep it up. It's like anything else - you don't practice it, you'll lose it.
Ever try tape? Or wrist ace bandage? I have some really light ones that I where when snowboarding that just velcro and fit under a snow glove. Something like this?
I have one of the knock offs you can get on Amazon since I use a Warrior helm and the Bauers aren’t designed to fit so I didn’t want to shell out as much money.
It’s okay, and with some finagling it was able to fit, but honestly it was so heavy, the plastic on these is thicker than a regular visor, it weighed more than my cage.
Vision wise it was okay and only fogged up when I was on the bench. And this was during humid summer months.
Overall they’re okay, but for me they’re just way too heavy and I’d rather just wear a cage if I’m feeling like I need full face protection.
This is he specific one I got: https://www.amazon.com/GY-Thicken-Polycarbonate-Hockey-Resistance/dp/B01N6F8823/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540483253&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hockey+cage+shield+combo&dpPl=1&dpID=41%2Bo1QUNYGL&ref=plSrch
90% sure it’s just the Tron ones rebranded.
Headbands and skull caps underneath the helmet. They can be low profile to the point where you don't notice them at all, and they'll redirect sweat away from your forehead/face. Something like https://www.amazon.com//dp/B01N3T0UGE/ which I've found to be thin and also very stretchy to accommodate my big head. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00318BKGQ/ also worked very well. I've barely felt both when I wear them underneath my helmet
They sell them on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Padded-Replacement-Shoulder-Messenger/dp/B00Y16LW6K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470074320&sr=8-1&keywords=duffle+bag+shoulder+strap) and at luggage stores.
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You can always find stuff on Gumtree. For example -
I just picked up a pair of shorts from a town near me. Saved myself £50
Try it out and see if it impacts your ability to hear. I use ear plugs for some loud hobbies and it mutes some sound but I can still hear conversation as long as it's not whispered.
Also, some companies do make electronic ear buds that block out loud sounds but somehow amplify voice. Not sure how they do that but it works.
Besides the obvious extra everything, I have one of these muscle roller sticks in my bag. Really helps if it's your third game of the week and you need to get 'er goin'. The legs feed the wolf.
I’m using the Yoga/Exercise headbands. They’re awesome and keep the sweat out of my eyes. I don’t like the sweat caps because they’re too warm for me.
No worries. One thing I forgot, not strictly necessary but definitely a good thing to have: Base Layers. The pants especially can make things much easier. I have the linked below, which is great because it has a spot for (and comes with) a cup, plus it has velcro tabs to hold your hockey socks up. They sell a base layer shirt too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4OLKMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CKRMN5TQ0YT330MVP238?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
From your post, I gather that the inside of the foot pain means the arch of your foot. If so, try a pair of these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CGBDJTY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_41WCSSGSWX716JDB587V
Stainless Steel Soap Bar - Just use some hand soap and rub your hands with this. Works great.
Once the stink is there, wash your gloves! Use a washing machine, warm water.
To prevent it, get a 4 post boot dryer like the one below and dry your skates and gloves after every game.
https://www.amazon.com/DryGuy-Forced-Boot-Dryer-Garment/dp/B010A5J5FU/
I am not as hardcore as this guy, but I am close. I agree with everything said above. Wearing an underlayer wicking shirt and drying equipment after each skate is crucial.
I use a rocket dryer after every skate. https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Portable-Ventless-Folding-Machine/dp/B01AVGCPN2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rocket+dryer&qid=1610314546&s=home-garden&sr=1-1
Similiar to that ^^
Skip buying that overpriced item for $200 and get the no name version for $70.
And before you ask, it's the same thing.
The paper medical masks work better than any cloth mask I’ve tried. I find it easier to breath with those than the CCM mask that attaches to the cage. I’ve been using the paper mask in conjunction with a plastic bracket insert that sits underneath so the mask doesn’t suction onto the face:
30 PCS Upgrade 3D Mask Bracket Plastic Bracket Inserts Soft Inner Support Holder Frame More Space for Comfortable Nose Breathing and Lipstick Protector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J9QVGWJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_IbXUFb1GN63XB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Cat crap. Silly name, amazing product. I use it on anything that fogs (fishbowl, glasses because covid mask, ski goggles, etc.)
They are, found a blue version on Amazon. Link here is to the stick but in the "Frequently bought together" is the same puck as OP. I like the black better though.
For the price you can't beat this: amazon It holds up really well and I use one of the side pockets for skates, one for laces/tape/etc. Works perfectly.
Got these off Amazon. They aren’t perfect by any means but I think they help.
XCEL Foam Rubber Padding - 16-Piece Acoustic Damper Anti-Vibration Closed-Cell Pads w/ Adhesive, 3"x3"x1/4" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07483R2GF?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I have this and definitely recommend it. Not sure how it will attach to a non-EZGoal brand net though. There are some holes in the side of the posts required for the backstop. The whole package, with net, is available on Amazon...
EZGoal Hockey Folding Pro Goal with Backstop and Targets, 2-Inch, Red/White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DGX30Q4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Q9XxBbCA79EE4
I have the same skates and just got these they work pretty ~~week~~ well, hard enough to last but soft enough to grip
:) I just have way too much time on my hands...
Try this IFTTT recipe: https://ifttt.com/applets/217795p-if-notification-when-new-reddit-post-matches-search
When I had my ranger, I used to have something like this in the back : https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid-Roughneck-50-Gallon-Jumbo-Storage-Tote-Dark-Indigo-Metallic/38664667
.... but a bit bigger. I just bungied it back there. Nobody ever stole it, and I could put stuff in there to keep it dry and keep from flying away.
I own a Rocket Dryer and would not buy another. It's a pretty flimsy construction. Can't hang my pants for fear of it tipping/breaking (already had it replaced under warranty once).
You can buy on amazon, they're called Dr Dry Portable Dryer or something.
I've posted this before, but this site has loads of workouts you can do to mix and match for what you need. They are not hockey specific, but you can choose functional workouts that serve your needs.
I have these plastered all over my basement and use them on a daily basis.
Adobe Illustrator is probably best but Adobe Photoshop works too. Those are subscription-based.
You could try Affinity Designer (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/) and/or Affinity Photo (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/ ) though.
I can give some advice (or rather confirm the advice you already got) but you definitely need to find out if that’s a “we blocked twitch because livebarn required it” or if that was done by staff voluntarily. It could be they saw the stream as them missing out on concession sales. Shitty if so, but would definitely mean a different set of issues. Basically, you would possibly risk being asked to leave even if you were streaming on your own data.
If the staff doesn’t care and it’s livebarn that just blocked it, a VPN is 100% the way to go. You can find deals on NordVPN or ExpressVPN or a host of others that are simple to set up and connect to, literally a button in an app. You might find and be tempted to use a free one — DONT. They aren’t free out of the kindness of their heart. They’re free because they will sell everything you search, and possibly worse.
hope it helps! there are also some good sports psychology books out there that might be worth a read. i wanna say this is the one i read: https://www.amazon.com/Hockey-Tough-Saul-L-Miller-dp-1492504092/dp/1492504092/ref=dp_ob_image_bk
Check out the Panda dryer on Amazon. It is literally exactly the same as Rocket and 1/3 the price.
I've had one for 4 years and it's been the best hockey purchase I've made in that time.
Yes, and KT tape also makes an awesome anti blister tape that I find is even better than moleskin. And it's precut to the exact size of those skate burns.
Had this issue as well, fixed it with re baking my skates, and wearing these https://www.amazon.com/ZenToes-Padded-Skate-Socks-Protection/dp/B073BZJQXJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=zentoes+ankle&qid=1625265707&sr=8-4 Building up ankle strength will help as well like others have suggested. I have a scar on one ankle from having rubbed way too raw.
I have the same issue, times 2 when I wear my glasses instead of contacts. I tried lots of things (skull caps, nosweat liners and others) and found a quality headband and a really good chamois cut to fit the inside shape of the helmet work the best. For chamois I use this https://www.amazon.com/Original-German-Shammy-Absorbent-Bathroom/dp/B01ED3GRN8
Anything similar will do. The only downside is you have to replace both every 6 months or so (depending on how many times you use them) otherwise the absorption quality starts to decrease. If you find one layer of the chamois is not enough, double it up. It is amazing how much moisture these things will hold.
Sewing awl, some waxed thread and good quality Velcro. There are better awls but this will do the trick. It’s great for repairing hockey gear and numerous other things. TBH, any adult should have a set like this. SIMPZIA 20 Pieces Leather Craft Tools with Hand Sewing Needles Drilling Awl Waxed Thread and Thimble for Leather Upholstery Carpet Canvas DIY Sewing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07435VDPD/
They sell padded shorts on Amazon that are meant for that sort of thing. Like these.
put smell well bag deodorizers in your gloves. Link here
Wash your hands with captor gel or old spice body wash. Old spice get the funk off and then fades.
Smells kind of weird but does the job really well.
LABEDA WHEELS Roller Hockey GRIPPER ASPHALT HILO 4-76mm Wheels/4-80mm Wheels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043BAPO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_HZFARF932JBHXNZ8WKWY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I use. They’re pretty durable.
A rocket dryer is probably your best bet. There's a much cheaper version available as well (link). Barring that, /u/O-Shay-Jackson basically has it right. First and foremost is getting it hung up right away. No matter how late the game, you don't leave your gear in your bag overnight. As soon as you get home, you hang it up.
I am fortunate to not be a particularly sweaty/stinky guy, so I just dry mine overnight in a tucked-away corner of my living room and put it away the following night, and you don't smell anything in the house (anything wet like base layer goes straight to the laundry). I don't use an anti-bacterial spray, but that would definitely help if your gear does smell more—the smell comes from bacteria, so killing the bacteria or preventing it from growing in the first place would help.
If your gear already smells now, you can wash almost everything, just add some vinegar to the detergent and it will get rid of the smell without making your gear smell like vinegar.
Nothing wrong with wearing them when you watch TV. 😂
Try these skate guards with wheels.
RollerGard Ice Skate Guards, One Size Fits All, Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00H5FVI9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DCDJ0PY7V688AS8A5ZSA
I’ve been using these TSLA tops and bottoms for 3 or so years now. They’re awesome! I have the normal version and the ventilated version. Prefer the latter since I run hot but the former is great for cold winter games when the rink is real cold. Really inexpensive at $20 or so for a top and about the same for the bottom. No durability issues with any of them (holes, elastic, smell, etc)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T468WX7/ref=emc_b_5_mob_t?th=1&psc=1
Do you think this might work? I think it barely zooms but if we are right outside the glass (and right now the kids play half or cross ice) this might be ok for now? canon EF-s 17-55mm f/2.8
I use the DryGuy force boot dryer. The dryer has 4 different spots to dry stuff so I put my gloves & skates to dry at the same time. It comes with an extension for hunting boots but it works perfect for hockey skates too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010A5J5FU/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_fabt1_JrlRFbN2M0CWD
I tried everything and found baby shampoo to be by far the most consistent. Rub a small amount onto the inside, rub it all over the inside (ideally with a microfiber cloth) to the point that it is just barely visible, and it should keep the fog off.
As the bubble ages and gets little scrapes and cuts on it, the fog will adhere more. Keeping it clean and undamaged is key to anti-fog solutions working over a longer period of time.
EDIT: I also recommend something to keep the sweat from running down your face. I use no-sweat helmet liners which work really well, and you can usually use them for a couple of games before switching.
Honestly there are some quality regulation goals on amazon for ~~~maybe $140~~~
Thanks - it looks like Amazon pricematched Target since it was $139 when I looked a couple days ago. Ordering from Amazon now. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-Hockey-Folding-Backstop-Targets/dp/B00DGX30Q4
Not op, but I got the EZ Goal setup from Amazon. Excellent home tool, but be sure to buy the two inch pole. I've dented a place here and there, but they are extremely subtle dents. I'm very pleased with it.
I use the same. Bought a dozen off amazon for barely more than $1 each.
They last longer than I initially expected. Maybe 7-10 games. You’ll still wipe sweat away, but not nearly as much as without them. One of the best purchases I’ve made
Or you could have just bought it all together for $30 bucks less with a remote on Amazon.
RICE. Mostly Ice and Elevation in this case since rest and compression won't do a whole lot for a bruise. Good time to invest in a nice large wrap around ice pack, put that on for 15 minutes 3x a day and it'll speed up the recovery.
Assuming you've got decent gear my best advice is to learn when it's best to let the goalie take a shot and when to go for the block (i.e. don't try to block it if the guy is A) Fully wound up B) Has some weight behind it and C) Knows how to shoot).
I've had a lot of bruises like that in my years of playing, it'll likely take 2-3 weeks to clear up, and will probably get worse before it gets better (don't be alarmed if it turns green and grows in size).
I wear full long sleeve base layers top to bottom. When I was a kid I'd just wear underwear, but as an adult, I don't like the feeling of straps/velcro against my skin. I also firmly believe my gear smells as good as it does because the base layers absorb a lot of the sweat/bacteria.
For tops I have a few different ones from Tesla on Amazon. They're insanely cheap and have held up really well. Nice and form fitting, but also breathable. I have one version with vents for summer and another version with no vents for winter
Same thing goes for pants
I just switched to the Stx rx3.1 stick. I havent gotten to use it in a game yet, but it feels really good so far off-ice. I was using a Bauer Nexus stick beforehand.
They're pretty cheap if you buy through amazon right now. Link to the rx3.1 below. The rx3 is there top shelf and the rx3.2 is bottom shelf.
I went with the intermediate 60 flex. Part of the reason I was sold on stx is that their intermediate sticks are a bit longer. (about an inch longer than the Bauer intermediates). To me it feels perfect. The 3.1 is still super light. My only concern is durability. The blade is pretty thin looking.
This is the best seller on amazon . Mine has a little different grip on top but same concept. Can probably make one yourself if your the handy type.
So here's my story: I wanted to go with hockeystreams because I heard great things, but it's "invite only" and after 3 submissions/requests in 2 months I gave up. If they don't want my money, fuck em. So I got GCL. I too was pissed about the blackouts because I rushed the registration to catch the game only to read, after I paid, about the blackouts. Similar rage. I went with a pay service called Unlocator. It's like $5/mo and it's router based, so it works like a VPN on your computer but it works with your Roku or smart tv whatever you have. Probably your cell phone on wifi too but I haven't tried it. Do blackouts suck? Fuck yeah they suck. But it's not the end of the world. It sounds like you like everything else about the service anyway. Also if I had to guess I'd say it's probably the TV channel or cable co who's behind the blackouts. I'm sure that's in the contract when they pick up the games. If you could watch the home team without cable, who the fuck would have cable? So get a VPN or use Unlocator and fuck the cable company.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004PZR7VQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
this is an alternative I discovered this year. It takes a bit of the metal off so you have to be careful. I used it to remove a wicked rough patch about the size of a quarter on one edge. I had my skates sharpened after that game.
>but there very uncomfortable,
Maybe you have the wrong one for you. Check size. Also I find the loose fitting pants are more comfortable for me. Like this one
I get pain as well really badly in my top hand, more within the center. I play defence 3-4x a week, so maybe it's all of the poke checks. Things that have worked for me: (1) Athletic tape wrapped around the hand and wrist. This problem is that the tape often comes loose on the sweaty palm during the game. (2) A wrist support that's small enough to fit inside your glove. Admittedly it's a bit embarrassing, so I tend to leave my glove on during handshakes, which is acceptable post-COVID anyway. This is the new one I bought in July, and it's been great since then. (3) I type all day as well - make sure you use a wrist rest at the base of your keyboard, and that you're sitting with a good ergonomic setup.
I hear ya. If you did buy a second set of gear, you can always sell it to recoup some of the funds.
As much as I love playing, I'm not 20 anymore and two-a-days just don't interest me. If I'm playing a game that day, I'm not hitting up the ice again the same day. If anything, I'll spin or do a HIIT or something else that just requires workout clothes.
If you wear proper base layers (not necessarily hockey specific), they'll absorb a lot of sweat and bacteria. That'll help keep your gear at least smelling better longer and may also help drying times. Washing base layers is obviously way easier than washing gear.
You should look into a rocket dryer if space is at a premium or your dad is a stickler about clutter. Doesn't take up much space, doesn't look cluttered, and will dry your gear in 2-3 hours
i spray the inside of my gloves with this after every time i play and it keeps the smell from showing up
First double check the skate fit. This is usually a sign of skates that don't have enough volume. If the skates are fine. You can try silicon pads
Alternatively, a chef's knife tool roll. I was thinking a tool roll for wrenches or other tools might work, but they seem to have lots more slots than you are likely to need.
I bought this $35 duffel bag back in 2019 (I think the 36 x 17 x 17 one) - it works great. Fits all my gear just fine. It's held up well so far - time will tell.https://www.amazon.com/K-Cliffs-Duffel-Equipment-Travel-Rooftop/dp/B00UZP2TFE
If you don’t want scented skates they make charcoal products that take scent away. I have some beanbag type things I pop in with my gear.
Or, odourless febreze is absolute witchcraft, I don’t know why it’s not more widely available! Febreze actually binds to odourants and eliminates them, not just covers them up. I don’t know why they insist on adding perfumes to their product!
Febreze Fabric Refresher, Odor... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00J4YXRM6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This one. My head is so frickn smol that it was so hard for me to find a visor that would fit. They do make it in a regular medium/ large too I believe.
As others have mentioned it's probably Haglund's Deformity. Comfortable or not, it's cause by skates that don't fit properly. The heel lifts and rubs against the skate and over time, bone outgrowth happens. Do not ignore this, because it can only get worse.
With that said, the simplest thing you can do to address this without getting new skates is to get bunga pads.
Here's a cage version
The plastic ones you might be able to find on sideline swap.
Picked this up from Amazon Amazon Basics Expandable Metal... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798HJDZ9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share.
Easy way to keep gear separated. Live in the southwest or I’d have the jerseys on the bottom but have to respect the scorpions.
I’m in the exact same boat as you. Degenerative arthritis in both knees, in my 40s, and hefty (5’10” 260lbs). I use weightlifting knee sleeves, like these,for when I have a flare up and need some extra support. They’re a bit thicker than normal knee sleeves, but help a bunch. Also, pop an 800mg Motrin before the game to help minimize the swelling.
Another suggestion is to start building up the support muscles around your knees. I did heavy weightlifting for about 5 years and my knee pain became a lot less. Recently started CrossFit, after the pandemic ended, and it has helped with my overall health. Just need to make sure you take lots of rest and do some proper recovery. Foam roll, yoga, stretching will all help.
As an avid outdoor skater and a coach, can i offer some friendly advice. Throw littlle hotties into the toes, they are small, yes it is a bit tight at the toes but it is such a game changer. When you are coaching you are doing too much standing around to get warm so these things are awesome.
A suggestion: you can get rolls of stick up white board. (Including Post-it brand if you like...). But basically, plastic that you can stick up behind the damp gear to keep the sheetrock from staining or getting damp. Other methods can be redneck engineered to accomplish the same outcome.
First, if you haven't already done so, see a doctor.
Now with that said. I'm sure in Montreal of all places, any skate shop will be able to punch out the area near the toe box, but there is a limit to how close they can get to the toe box and how much they can push it out without compromising the integrity of the boot.
For me, I always seem to get a bit of rubbing around that area in every skate I've gotten. To address this I simply put some padding around the area. I got some of these blister heel pads from the grocery store, cut them in half and placed it over the transition area between the toe box and boot. That fixes the problem for me every time.
I had a few hockey training dvd/books made in the 2000's and more than one referenced an elastic plyometric resistance training device for "overspeed" training, and were called "leapfrog/leapfroggers". They ones I recall didn't have anything like the range that one did, they were more like you'd either affix one end to a post, walk about 6 feet away till you could feel it starting to pull you back and then do explosive bounds away from it, OR have the ends affixed to two players doing a "shadow" drill. I've tried a few searches in the 2010's and it seems like that name was from the first company that marketed them and they've gone under so leapfrog isn't the standard vernacular term for them. Here's a link of one I bought on amazon 7+ years ago, still seems to be available, but that's one of the few things that seems to come up by that name these days https://www.amazon.com.au/Power-Systems-Leapfrog-Resistance-10995/dp/B003GX5W7E
If they're anything like mine, they would definitely be too small to protect anything more than your hands, and honestly, your gloves are probably good enough to keep your hands safe, short of someone clipping your palm.
Amazon, just on a quick search, does have quit a few sleeves that look like they're meant for possibly butcher shops or meat plants, that look like they would be relatively like and even have something like a thumb hole so you can put them on and not have them ride up, which would be pretty solid protection for the forearms if that's what you're after.
I've been wearing these exact wrist guards since I played juniors. Still do to this day, more to prevent slashing from fuckignn up my arm/wrist, but it helps.
I also keep a tourniquet in my bag, this one specifically.
I also have that TJ Oshie Brand shirt that's kevlar, but that doesn't do much for the neck.
I wear something similar to this. Just basic lightweight wind pants that fit over my skates
I checked out the link and the reference is Howie Meeker. The text on the site is from the book I used in the 70's to cut my stick to length (Howie Meeker Hockey Basics). I found the shorter stick helped immensely with puck handling and strength when battling in close. Howie Meeker Hockey Basics
I cut my son's stick using the same method and he also developed as a really strong stickhandler. I will say though - as I get older, I am increasing the length since bending at the waist is not as easy!
I found these to be very effective - lace bite pads
They're little sleeves that fit under your skate sock and have a big gel pad that protects the front of your ankle/foot. They do require a little more volume, but they totally solved the issue I was having with my right foot. Once it was able to heel, I picked up some new skate socks from Howie's that have a very thin bit of padding in the same location, and I've had no issues with lace bite since.
As someone mentioned, blister pads for shoes work. A little more price option would be to try wearing bunga pads.
Unless there are specific slots they need to go on the rack, anything should work.
https://www.amazon.ca/Heat-Transfer-Vinyl-Remover-Fabrics/dp/B0756LBB6H/ref=asc_df_B0756LBB6H/
You want some of this stuff. Follow the instructions, get something hard but not sharp to help peeling.
I havnt had any issues, but I play with hg12 gloves which offer superb wrist protection.
There are plenty of options to choose from if you're worried:
I have a pair of the UnderArmour shower slides for when I shower at the rink after skating. Never had any issues with athlete's foot, and the drainage holes these slides have, water drains right out of them and they dry out very quickly. I even kept the little hanger they shipped the slides with to hang them up when I get home.
The link shows the version (Version III) I have, which may be out of stock now, but UA has since updated the design (to Version IV), but they have the same drainage system in place and are just as good, and the best part, they're reasonably priced at around $20 USD.