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I wore a visor in junior and then had to switch back to the full cage for NCAA Hockey and I must say the amount of sticks that made contact while in college was much greater than when I played junior and now where I wear a visor for both playing and officiating. I remember trying to get used to the cage again and I initially had some vision issues, but it did subside again. If I had a choice between visor or cage while in college I would have definately used a visor since I always felt I was more aware of what was going on and had better vision on the ice. One thing that I have noticed though is some guys who are forced to wear a cage in the NHL for facial injuries tend to alter the cage by having several bars removed in order to open the eye hole areas more. I think Joe Thornton did this when he had to wear one for a short time as did Kronwall back during the 06-07 season. I can't seem to find a picture of it, but I do remember them showing how Thornton had several of the bars removed around the eye area when he was wearing one.

Always a good day for hockey! Red Wings 4 (Franzen, Zetterberg, White, Bertuzzi) Senators 1 (Spezza) LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!

I'd like to see the Joe Louis name find its way into the name if the new arena does in fact get done, but if it does not I'd prefer that the arena have a name that is more Michigan esque. If they try to spruce up the JLA name then how about... Gordie Howe Rink @ JLA Steve Yzerman Rink @ JLA I know the Milwaukee Admirals off the top of my head actually have a name for the rink itself even though it is located within the Bradley Center. I believe it is called the Jane Bradley Petit Rink or something along those lines.

Terrific effort from the young players tonight, but it just wasn't meant to happen. Sadly it was a terrible bounce off the glass support that tied the game and on top of that 3 PP goals that made the score what it was. Initially I didn't think to much of the hit from Smith since other Smith it appeared put himself in a very awkward position, but we all know the suspension will happen. Can't wait for the regular season to finally begin.

I can deal with it, but I am more in favor of the number size being smaller on the front of the helmet. The example of the helmet on the link makes it look a bit like the oversized IIHF stickers on the front of the helmets from the world junior and the world championship tournaments.

Just saw this posted on the Calgary Sun website...My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Story

I could have made it if I had caught a few breaks along the way...I played on teams with current NHL players Crosby, Stafford, Johnson, Smaby and a few guys who have been up and down between the AHL and NHL. I was never bitter though since I did have the chance to play NCAA and did have a chance to go to Europe to play, but I decided not to due to some lingering knee and back issues. I guess if I had to do it again I wouldn't hesitate for a second!

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/livenow?id=8193381 check it out...live video of the streets of Vancouver...1994 all over again

and the networks are dreading the next round...ratings are surely gonna dive big time

Do they have to toy with us this much?

Sadly that's the hardest hit Hudler has probably ever thrown

Unfortunately the Czechs did not get that memo and already dropped the US out yesterday

Well we live to fight another day...Sunday will be nerve racking thats for sure

well no surprise...I hope it ends in 4 because this team is in need of changes that are so damn glaring its not even funny

Couldn't have said it any better

thanks Hudler

Datsyuk!!!

Yeah Eaves!!!

Woohoo Lidstrom!!!!

anybody get a look at the penalty? the replay I saw had Draper not even in the camera view

Kronwall: "I'M BACK!"

Here we go!

gee kill off the "4 min" penalty and then that happens...

wow if there was blood he must have wiped it pretty quick cause the up close shot didn't show any

Keith Jones just said Pavelski embellished the boarding call on Bertuzzi...if he says that then I'm glad we aren't the only ones seeing this