I`m a big fan of the Hiller-style cat`s eye, but since I`m cheap and postpone buying cages until the last second, I usually get standard farmer cages from the local store. Canada you can not get them as I understand, I use not certified for 15 years without any problem. That`s not to say that something bad can`t happen. The thigh pad has limited dimensions and very specific specifications on how to wear it. Therefore, it is the subject of a request for a measure by the opponent and the arbitrator must carry out the measure or determination of its legality immediately upon request. In younger age groups where goalkeepers wear smaller leg pads, these pads may not have a boot channel and are flat along the entire length of the pad. Are these stamps legal? The cat-eye design has been sold illegally in Canada since 2009 and is not allowed in minor hockey. The same rule is not applied by Hockey Canada to professional teams, largely because it is not illegal in the United States and therefore cannot be applied against American teams. For people who say, «Players don`t wear full cages,» you`re right, but they`re also not in the line of fire (other than shot blockers). Eye (and face) injuries aren`t as unusual for goaltenders as we`d like to believe, and seeing the king hit his feet in pain on the ice during a crucial game is a stark reminder of the safety concerns that led Health Canada to make importation illegal, advertising or selling cat cages in Canada since 2009. It may seem like a one in a million chance that a stick blade will make its way through the iron bars, but there are plenty of examples to prevent young guards from using one.
USA Hockey requires goaltenders to wear a helmet and mask certified by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council. Sometimes goalkeepers try to play the system by keeping two masks in their pockets, one with the mask for the cat`s eyes and the other with a legal mask. Keep in mind that the cheater`s cage/bird`s eye with a wider opening prevents both washers and blades, and is made up of straight lines (which means better structural integrity so you don`t bend as easily to impact). However, keep your pucks frozen (hot washers bend/spin under the pressure of shots and can more easily sneak through the holes in the cages and injure people. Under no circumstances can a referee allow a player or goalkeeper to participate without the right headgear. In this case, the team can either have the goalkeeper wear the legal helmet and face mask of another player, or play without a goalkeeper. As a goalkeeper in the beer league, I will therefore always wear certified cages. If I played at a higher level (where we had health insurance and medical staff on site), I could risk it. It is questionable whether Lundqvist will be able to play Game 2 on Saturday, although the fact that he trained on Friday is encouraging. He had swelling around his eye and saw a specialist on Thursday, but regardless, the incident highlighted the cat`s eye cage that almost every NHL goalie wears – despite the fact that it is illegal to import or sell in Canada. Are goalkeeper neck guards classified as legal equipment? Some goalkeeper gloves have a «capture pocket» attachment that connects the thumb and wrist parts of the glove.
What are the guidelines for determining the legality of such a glove? I both used a cat`s eye (not legally) and I`m currently wearing a straight bar on my mask. Despite the possibility of a stick passing, a double-bar cat`s eye is, in my opinion, much more protective and stronger. Masks are designed to deflect energy from a puck, but with a straight bar cage, I`ve replaced several over the years (they`re flatter…) When I was younger, I thanked God many times for a cat`s eye. In my opinion, a cat`s eye can handle a 90-mile/h distraction much better. Yes, I have the bumpy straight post cages to prove it. I prefer to wear a cat`s eye to protect my face from a punch, but I live in Canada and it`s my only choice to get one from the United States. And yes, you see much better through them. A goalkeeper received a minor penalty for playing with illegal equipment. How much time does the referee have to give the goalkeeper to change the illegal equipment? Problems with some titanium cages are also well documented; Bauer Hockey remembered a design that had fracture problems a few years ago, and even a few professionals faced cage breaks in their time (remember when Evgeni Nabokov`s mask broke a shot and cut his nose?). Team A requests a measure of the goalkeeper`s block of team B.
The following measure shows that the stamp is of legal size. Should the referee note a minor penalty on the bench against the team requesting the measure? The goalkeeper must not wear the equipment in the condition it was in when it was deemed illegal. Rule 303(g) reference. Coaches, parents and referees are encouraged to learn about the differences between the different types of goalkeeper masks on the market. The safest way to find a legal mask is to look for a valid HECC certification sticker on the mask and helmet. One team has two goalkeepers, both wearing illegal face masks. The team captain informs the referee that these masks are the only masks that goalkeepers have. Should the referee allow goalkeepers to play with illegal face masks? In recent years, manufacturers have developed a modified cat eye mask that meets HEC standards. Coaches, parents and players are encouraged to learn about the differences between goalkeeper masks on the mark. The safest way to find out if a mask is legal is to look for a valid HECC certification sticker. Although it is often an eye-catching device with team illustrations and bright colors, the only purpose of a mask is to protect the most important part of your body.
It`s important to know the different options when buying a mask, as the choices can often become confusing and overwhelming. When purchasing a new goalkeeper mask, be sure to do proper research on the type, fit, construction, and certification requirements. The safest way to find a legal mask is to look for a valid CSA certification sticker on the mask and helmet. When we think of goaltending injuries, we tend to think of injuries to the groin and legs, sometimes pucks to the neck or head. We don`t often think about the risks associated with designing the cage of a goalkeeper mask.