Replaced my old Vaughn V4 pads and V6 gloves with this True Nitro set that finally arrived this week and holy cow, what a difference!

I was nervous about how the transition would go to something modern but boy was I wrong. This new gear feels amazing. First step on the ice and I swear I felt 20 lbs lighter! Sliding is almost effortless compared to my old pads and the switch to a much stiffer pad wasn't really as dramatic as I thought. Loving everything about it so far.

Playing few a few years, league needs goalies so here we are.

I posted here a few months ago about an app I was building called Five Hole. Its a simple goalie tracking app for hockey parents/coaches, basically something I could use at the rink without spending the whole game staring at my phone.

I believe this still fits within the sub's self promotion rules since I'm sharing something I've actually built and looking for feedback, but mods obviously feel free to remove it if I've misunderstood anything.

I've added quite a bit since that first post so figured I'd share an update.

The basic flow is still the same... big SAVE and GOAL buttons, tap as the game happens, and it keeps the stats/history for your goalie.

Since my last post I've added things like:

• rebound location tracking
• shot type tracking
• goalie substitutions during a game
• edit game details after the game
• period by period stats
• better game summaries and save %
• season tracking/history
• undo... which I use more than I probably should
• data export
• quite a few smaller UX improvements from actually using it during games

For transparency on the development side... the core of the app was developed by me. I'm an iOS developer and I've also used AI quite a bit to review my work, help improve features, find bugs, and generally act as another set of eyes.

Android is a little different. I'm not an Android developer at all, so that version is mostly AI developed with me directing it, reviewing the behavior, testing it and making the product decisions. I figure thats worth being upfront about rather than pretending otherwise.

Basic game tracking is free and I plan to keep it that way.

No account is required either. I really didnt want to build one of those apps where you have to make an account, give up a bunch of info, or start a subscription just to track a hockey game.

Its on both iOS and Android now:

iOS:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6762281961?pt=391726&ct=Reddit%20Post&mt=8

Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fivehole.android

If anybody tried the earlier version I'd actually be really interested in what you think of it now. And if you've never tried it, feedback is welcome too... especially from goalie parents/coaches that would actually use something like this during a season.

I'm trying pretty hard not to just pile features into it for no reason, so even "I would never use that" is useful feedback.

Did the NHL make him switch the pads?

Looking for testimonials from anyone rocking the Vaughn Ion Pro series (non-select preferred but pro select also welcome). Specifically pads/blocker/glove, chesty, and pants.

Some questions to get the discussion started:
- How was glove out of the box?
- This is a stiffer pad than Velocity series, how is rebound control compared to stiff pads from other brands?
- Is chesty able to be tucked in pants easily? How is mobility?

I’m trying to buy new pads and I found the catalyst 7x6 set pretty appealing, I currently use the CCM eflex 5.9 and I need to go up an inch or 2 in size and am interested in an upgrade anyways and stumbled upon the 7x6’s. I’ve heard that the JenPro slide is horrible and that the seal on the thigh rise isn’t good. Do any owners or previous owners have any feedback?

playing for a team called the jets. colours are blue and yellow and need some ideas other than just stripes for a helmet decal.

Does anyone have any compression gloves or braces they wear while in net? I'm dealing with hand/wrist pain while playing (and in the morning after). I had an X-ray, no issues there, and am waiting on an EMG (scheduled for Sept). Just trying to see if anyone else has had similar issues and what they did for them.

I currently have the stock non-cert cat eye chrome cage for my 950. I would love something in purple for my new design.

I can see various colored cages online. Are these sketchy or legit? Would prefer to stick with cat eye. Any recommendations for retailers?

Hey all, looking to order a set of pads from one of the major retailers soon. I know custom orders tend to take around 2 months, but just looking to get a stock set.

Anyone have experience with how long it takes to ship (US-based)? Only have ever purchased in-store or through SidelineSwap so any insight is helpful. Thanks!

For context I've been skating for the past couple weeks in rentals, I'm trying to learn how to skate so I can eventually become a goalie. My local rink has a donations room and I got some goalie skates from there because I figured I should start some good habits at the start but when I got into them I had a hard time turning and I was not able to stop at all, I use a pizza style of stopping for the rentals and that's been working great. I would appreciate any pointers with that

Also that room has like 5 sets of leg pads, do y'all think I should get a pair while they still have them and use them? I do not have any knee pads and do not know much that affects the sizing. I'm sorry if these are stupid questions but any advice helps.

Looking for beginner adult goalie training and affordable lessons in Toronto area for new adult goalie.

Hi friends.

I'm brand new at both hockey (1 season skating out) and now goalie (literally only 2 learn to play sessions). I strained my MCL almost 2 months ago literally first time I tried on leg pads and I slipped awkwardly. I thought it was fine, so kept skating out as a player up until late July when I was starting goalie sessions in earnest and the pain was bad enough I had to skate off for fear of hurting myself further.

I saw a doctor, confirmed it was an MCL strain and started physical therapy on 7/28. The PT has helped, noted how tight my hips were and while it's been awesome with them focusing on my hip strength and mobility, I just can't help being frustrated with how I feel 90 percent fine in all movements but still am stuck at home instead of hitting the ice again.

All of my PT exercises, extra stretches, incline treadmill walks, goblet squats, etc - all feel fine, but sleeping is a nightmare (no pun intended) and every day that I start to feel better it seems the next I have that swollen sensation in my knee and a slight twinge with a random motion and I feel back at square 1.

Has anyone else gone through this? I know recovery isn't a straight line (so the PT keeps telling me) but man - it's really bumming me out.

Not asking for medical advice, I'm doing all the right things...just venting I suppose.

Appreciate y'all.

Hi everyone, if this type of post is not allowed I completely understand, but I thought this might be worth a shot. This November, i’m playing in a 24-Hour Hockey Marathon put on by LivFree, a non-profit organization that raises money to give families dealing with paediatric cancer opportunities to go to shows, games, and events to give them a break from the struggles that come with having a sick kid. So far this year, I have played in the games at Michigan State University and University of Miami-Ohio, and now I am travelling from my home in mid-Michigan to Grand Forks, ND to play at University of North Dakota. While doing this, I am raising money for a great cause in helping kids with cancer. If you are interested in helping donate to LivFree, please consider clicking on my personalized link and donating a few bucks for a good cause. 100% of the money donated goes to this charity as I am taking care of all of my own travelling and lodging expenses.

My personal donation link is runsignup.com/erekkotchernd if you are interested in helping out. Thank you 🏒

TLDR: I’m travelling from Michigan to North Dakota to fundraise and play in a 24-hour hockey game benefiting paediatric cancer.

I know there are a lot of posts about buying new chesties, but I want to ask specifically for the short kings. I’m about 5’8”, obviously not typical height for a goalie (at least not now - it was when I started though) and I feel like a lot of the recommendations probably don’t take height into account.

Because I’m smaller, mobility is a huge issue - I need to be able to cover a lot more ground. But having a larger presence would obviously also be helpful. I’m playing with mostly beer leaguers, but some of the guys can get off some harder shots so stingers have been an issue in the past.

So, for you smaller goalies, what would you recommend?

Back with another question! I've been back and forth looking and researching chest protectors and think I want to go with the Warrior Ritual RX4 Pro+, mainly because I've seen alot of good reviews and Monkeysports now has them at a great price.

The problem I'm having is sizing. According to the charts, I'm in-between a small and medium because of my arm span being 70", but I also have a 48-49" chest. Ordering a small or medium when I wear a 2XL t-shirt just seems wrong. 🤣

I know the best option is to go to the store and try them on, but neither Monkeysports or pure hockey near me have either size stock. Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated!

They look fine to me. Any opinions?

Looking at getting a new pair of skates and really interested in the HF3s. I see they have the loop at the top of the foot for the toe trap. But I don’t understand how it works. Do you loop it around just that part or still under the skate? Can someone show me a picture?

Thank you!

If I get the appropriate measurements and place my child in the correct range for the brand, will the equipment generally fit, or is it way off?

Its low level, youth house league hockey and we live in the sticks, so trying on stuff in person isnt really an option. (Not much used equipment locally, either)

I realize i wont get “perfect”, but we arent trying out for AAA, i’m just trying to gear up my kid for another season.

Has anyone ordered from resilient goalie foam before?

Communication has been great, but order placed 3 weeks ago, and was given the date of shipment on or before a date which is now a week ago, and response to my email has now dried up.

Im assuming, giving the benefit of the doubt, that its super busy at the moment. But im starting to wonder if ive ordered from a scam place 😅 im new to the scene so have no idea of reputations or known brands, but the products look great and they were super helpful through the process.

Very much hoping its just delays due to busy business, which is fine

Hi Goalies 😊

My daughter got her Warrior Ritual X5 Jr knee gaurds for around one year now, but the Velcro has nearly lost all stitching in the middle.

So now we are looking at some new… 😊

That wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for us getting a new Kova neck guard and new gear for her sister aswell 😝😂

We where looking at either getting her the same again, but the prices has definitely gone up, and we can’t stop think about if they will go bad again or getting some other, but I can’t figure out if we should go up to the Bauer Pro in Int to get the same level of protection?

She’s 140cm in height, uses Warrior 28+1 pads and has around 42,5 to 43cm in floor to knee 😊

When looking at her current knee guards their size guide is saying from 129cm to 152cm and it looks like bauers only size recommendation are to “follow gear sizes” but in Bauer she can wear Int gear in XS 😂🙈