Calling out all Hockey players

[Iceotron]

So the stereotype for all you canucks is that each and every one of you have played at some level in Ice hockey. Everyone here talks about those damn Leafs and Senators, but now I say it's time to show what YOU can do on the rink. Post up if you play, and let's see if we can get a game together. Typically I'd like a canucks vs yanks game but I think i'm way out numbered here.

[Mike]

I'm gonna have to find me some equipment, but i'm game. :biggrin:

[Nitrik]

Yeah, I'd have to scrounge around for some equipment also. It's been a while since I've played "real" hockey. In the nice months we have I play a lot of road hockey with my buddies. And then in the winter I go and play at a friends cottage on his pretty good sized pond...but it's only a friendly pickup game with no equipment.

I played 10 years of ice hockey for A and AA, so you all better watch out :evil:

[Iceotron]

It would be no hitting, so no worries there. I haven't played ice in over 4 years, but I do play roller hockey every Friday. I did however play into college, made the team and couldn't play for financial reasons. I'm no slouch, just fat and outta shape lol.

[Mike]

It would be no hitting, so no worries there. I haven't played ice in over 4 years, but I do play roller hockey every Friday. I did however play into college, made the team and couldn't play for financial reasons. I'm no slouch, just fat and outta shape lol.

I played from 3 years old until I was about 15. I played AAA for the Vaughan Rangers. I was a pretty good goalie.

Now? Who knows. Its been almost 10 years since i've played competitive hockey.

Mike

[rastaman]

my ice hockey career was very short lived and many moons ago...i don't even think i have skates that fit anymore...but i used to play road hockey all the time...its been years since i've played though...

[MaverickFlyer]

my ice hockey career was very short lived and many moons ago...i don't even think i have skates that fit anymore...but i used to play road hockey all the time...its been years since i've played though...

Ditto! :tongue:

[CougarBum]

I'll bring hot chocolate :biggrin:

[ND4SPD]

I'll bring hot chocolate :biggrin:
...and I will drink that hot chocolate! :cool:

[Zman]

I used to play street hockey a lot, I was the goalie but I never used rollerblades. I went ice skating once but that was seven years ago. I couldn't (and probably still can't) skate very well, but at least I didn't fall down. However, I did knock Angie on her ass, it was one of our first dates, lol.

[Mike]

I used to play street hockey a lot, I was the goalie but I never used rollerblades. I went ice skating once but that was seven years ago. I couldn't (and probably still can't) skate very well, but at least I didn't fall down. However, I did knock Angie on her ass, it was one of our first dates, lol.

If we actually do go ahead with this, it doesnt matter if you're any good. Just come out, strap on some equipment and have a little fun.

Mike

[MaverickFlyer]

If we actually do go ahead with this, it doesnt matter if you're any good. Just come out, strap on some equipment and have a little fun.

Mike

That would be be me. I can skate pretty good, but I can't stop! :(

[Iceotron]

That would be be me. I can skate pretty good, but I can't stop! :(


Just like the kid from Mighty Ducks 2......


But yea, doesn't matter your skill level, it'd be a game of bonding :grouphug:

[Housecat]

I will play. Set up a date...

[Mike]

I will play. Set up a date...

:eek:

You're alive!

Mike

[Massiv]

I'd play... US or CDN side... I used to live in the US. Contrary to popular belief, there are some KILLER hockey players down south! Mostly Canadian ex-patriots! :D

Massiv.

[Housecat]

Hey there Mikey! I'm still kickin'. I haven't been here in a while.

I also will play at a US site. Anything to play against some yanks...

[crazyoldcougar]

i'llplay depending on location and time....

well time isnt a biggy so long as i dont have to spend the night anywhere...i cant afford that..but definately up for a good old bonding game of padded shinny..

i played all through University...only intramural though..nothing overly organised..but we all knew what we were doing..that was a couple moons ago though too...

i just bought new helmet amd shoulder pads anticipating playing some pick up this year though...DAMN i hope my skates still fit...lol

[ginuwine]

i would play depending on were & when

[CougarBum]

Alright so lets set a date for sometime in january. All weekends are good for me except Jan 8th weekend (moms bday on the 7th..)

If we have a date set, then we can start getting organized.

[Iceotron]

first and foremost...what rinks are available, when and cost?

[crazyoldcougar]

are we thinking rinks in Toronto?
Hamilton?
St Catherines?
Niagra?
London? <---i think that would be as far as i would drive..
very dependant on weather too...i wont be going anywhere in a crazy ass storm in my kitty with bald ass tires..lol (i would buy snows if i could afford them) but i cant forked out about 3500 in general maintenance alone last month..still have to do my tie rod ends before the weekend too..they are getting a bit loose now...(or should i say when i brake hard my car swerves from one side to the other...no fun braking from 120)

maybe some member in those respective cities could look into rink availability...

[hamill]

I haven't skated in at least 10 years. I use to play hockey every weekend and road hockey nightly. I just got back on rollerblades this past summer...that was bad enough...I can skate fine....just can't stop lol.

road hockey though....I KNOW I can still shoot :)

[Moraki]

aww i wanna play :)

Ive only played road hockey myself... Ice time down here isnt cheap or common :( But i make a decent defensemen.

[MUSKOKN]

You can count me in on this...I didn't sign up for the mens league I usually played in over the past couple of years cause I wasn't anticipating still being in Toronto this winter...I'm dyin to get out on the ice and humm a few pucks. South Fletcher in Brampton is a good rink, Ice Sports in Scarborough, and various others in the GTA.

Lets see who's all in and go from there, so we can kinda figure out whats the best location.

ONe stipulation....I'm on Mike's team...I don't want him hackin at my legs when I'm parked in front of the net! Thanks for the heads up buddy. :cover:

[Mike]

You can count me in on this...I didn't sign up for the mens league I usually played in over the past couple of years cause I wasn't anticipating still being in Toronto this winter...I'm dyin to get out on the ice and humm a few pucks. South Fletcher in Brampton is a good rink, Ice Sports in Scarborough, and various others in the GTA.

Lets see who's all in and go from there, so we can kinda figure out whats the best location.

ONe stipulation....I'm on Mike's team...I don't want him hackin at my legs when I'm parked in front of the net! Thanks for the heads up buddy. :cover:

Great! Now everyone's gonna want to be on my team! How am I supposed to hack some legs if noone wants to play against me? :rolleyes:

[Iceotron]

I'll play against you...the hatty will be worth some bruised up legs!!!

[MaverickFlyer]

Will this be before or after the next Karting meet? :rolleyes:

just kidding! ;)

[Iceotron]

i'd say depends on interest.

I'm coming from Buffalo obviously. What about everyone else?

[Housecat]

Oshawa.

[CougarBum]

Mississauga

[MaverickFlyer]

ummm, Aurora! :ugh:

[crazyoldcougar]

Great! Now everyone's gonna want to be on my team! How am I supposed to hack some legs if noone wants to play against me? :rolleyes:
dont worry MIKE i would be glad to fire pucks at you...:rofl:

i play defence generally so i shouldnt have to worry too much about you choppin my legs :rofl:

i was just going to say ...when are the ladies going to chine in??

LadyX...arent you a hockey fan??..i know there are more...Isnt shadowcat from around here??

[CougarBum]

when are the ladies going to chine in??

:wave: im bringing the hot chocolate since im not very good at balancing myself of thin pieces of sharp metal. But i'll be there

[mandy]

hey! when and where is the game? im in!

[crazyoldcougar]

sweet a new girl welcome to the boards Mandy....beware of the leg humpers....:rofl:

[mandy]

thx! i just bought my cougar a month ago, i love it tho! anyone looking to sell intake/exhaust? '99?

[cougarprophet]

anyone looking to sell intake/exhaust? '99?

i'de look in the for sale section...theres good deals in there usually

whats ur engine the v6 or the 4 cylinder?....

and welcome...BEWARE OF THE LEG HUMPERS..lmao

[cougarprophet]

has anything been desided yet...i.e date, location, time?

i may be in if that infos works..../

and im commin from either walkerton or kitchener...depending on the date

[MaverickFlyer]

thx! i just bought my cougar a month ago, i love it tho! anyone looking to sell intake/exhaust? '99?

Hey Mandy,

Welcome to the board!

Where in Ontario do you live? Massiv is selling his old Exhaust set up here: http://www.newcougar.org/forums/showthread.php?t=87990

[ShadowCat]

i was just going to say ...when are the ladies going to chine in??

LadyX...arent you a hockey fan??..i know there are more...Isnt shadowcat from around here??

Yeah, I will come and even though I can skate....I think I'll stick to the Hot Chocolate. I'm not letting little Eddie hack at my ankles. ;)

[Iceotron]

Ok so seriously. When is everyone available? Obviously for me it'd have to be a Saturday or Sunday. Coming from Buffalo I'd pretty much go anywhere within a 2 hr drive.

When is everyone else available?

[CougarBum]

Friday night, sat or sun works for me

or any other day that i dont have to go to work the next day, do we have any long weekends comin up anytime soon? Or is that a summer thing

[Housecat]

PICK A DATE!!!

I'll play anytime!

[CougarBum]

OK so far the interested member are:

Iceotron (buffalo)
Mike (woodbridge)
Nitrik (mississauga.......... really???)
rastaman
MavericFlyer (aurora)
CougarBum (mississauga)
ND4SPD (ottawa)
Zman
Housecat (oshawa)
Massiv
crazyoldcougar (barrie)
genuwine (london)
hamill (london)
MUSKOKN (scarborough)
mandy
cougarprophet (kitchener)
ShadowCat (toronto)

if we can get some more yanks interested, i think the best location would be London, since it would be an even drive for everyone. Genuwine/Hamill... what rinks are in the area?

Ron/Jenny -->haven't heard anything from you guys about this topic. Jenny, i know you're probably the biggest hockey fan out there, you gotta be there. Let us know.

Dates:

Any weekend in Jan is good

Jan 7-8 (mom's bday... might not be able to come....MAYBE)
Jan 14-15 (good for me)
Jan 21-22 (good for me)
Jan 28-29 (good for me)

Post what dates are good for you and i will keep updating the list. Also, let me know where all of you are coming from if i didnt mention it above. This will also help us decide on a location.

[Excelcier]

Hehehe... never touched a hockey puck in my life and tried ice skating once... the best I could offer a team would be a cheering section! hehehe.

If you all want to come down to Windsor and play, I'm game, otherwise I gotta sit this one out :(

[Housecat]

Okay, here's the deal.

Some co-workers and I are getting together to play on Saturday, January 7 at 11:00 pm.

I rented ice already, so the more people that would like to come out the better. It looks like it will be about $10 per person (goalies don't pay).

IF ANYONE PLAYS GOAL, PLEASE COME OUT!!!

Anyhow, there are all levels of skill, and it's a great time! One of the guys is going to ref I think (call goals, etc.) so it should be a good time.

So again, it's at Iroquois Park Complex, Whitby. http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&cat=&address=500+Victoria+Street+West&city=Whitby&state=On&zipcode= on Saturday, January 7 at 11:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call my cell at 905-999-2482.

Thanks, Lance

[Housecat]

I have no idea if I did the URL thing properly, but whatever.

Actually, please call me to let me know if you will be coming, so I can know our numbers.

Thanks.

[cougarprophet]

since cougarbum posted these dates i'll work off them

Jan 7-8 (moving back into rez--time with the gf:))
Jan 14-15 (exams to study for :()
Jan 21-22 (trip to chalet in collingwood with gf)
Jan 28-29 (good for me)

im all for london....toronto's fine too...i know how to get around in toronto(use to live there)

[Iceotron]

Dates:


Jan 7-8 (Not sure)
Jan 14-15 (good)
Jan 21-22 (good)
Jan 28-29 (good)

[Mike]

Unfortunately I think the 7-8 weekend might be a little to close for some people... myself included.

I think a little later in the month would be better for everyone.

Mike

[Housecat]

Booooo.....

[crazyoldcougar]

end of the month is better for me too...either last or second last weekend....

lol i cant find my skates....

[cougarprophet]

lol i cant find my skates....

i cant find skates in my size :)...size 15s...lol

[crazyoldcougar]

i cant find skates in my size :)...size 15s...lol
lol wow big feet...but sadly my skates are in my house and i cant find them...:rolleyes: :rofl:

[mandy]

i play net! but my mom sold my goalie equipment w/out telling me about 2 years ago to buy furniture!:mad: if someone can get some equipment, i can play net:) ne final date set yet btw?

[CougarBum]

the date right now seems to be either the 2nd last or the last weekend of january. no location set yet either

[MaverickFlyer]

I got my skates sharpened last week! ;)

[ginuwine]

rinks in london not counting
thompson arena or westeren fair arena thompson has 1 pad western fair has 4 i think

Argyle 661-4419 1948 Wavell Street, east of Clarke Road

Carling 661-5774 675 Grosvenor Street, east of Adelaide Street

Earl Nichols 661-4422 799 Homeview Road off Southdale Road

Farquharson 661-5775 411 Tecumseh Ave. East
at South Secondary School

Glen Cairn 661-4420 370 Chippendale Crescent
at King Edward Avenue 5

Kinsmen 661-5777 20 Granville Ave
Access through Barrington Ave off Wharncliffe Rd North

Lambeth 652-5161 7112 Beattie St. Lambeth

Medway 661-4421 119 Sherwood Forest Square
off Wonderland Road North

Oakridge 661-4424 825 Valletta Street, south of Juniper

Silverwood 661-4425 50 Sycamore Street at Pine Street

Stronach 661-4426 1221 Sandford Street off Huron Street East

[ShadowCat]

Maybe a dumb question.....Why have we chosen London as a potential location when 3/4 of the people that say they're coming are located in the GTA?

Why not pick something on the North/East end of Toronto. That way it’s kinda in the middle for the majority of people.

Ajay’s downtown
Lance is out in Oshawa
Nigel’s in the K/W area
There’s a few Barrie people
Then you've got Dan and Cliff out west in London and Matt out east in Ottawa
And Ken and Carl would have a couple hours of driving but they’ve been up that way many times…..

Just my thoughts. :shrug:

[timeless420]

I was contemplating coming out but was waiting to see how the knee was holding up after snowboarding. Bottom line is my knee is still only up for a max of 3hrs of riding and I'm not risking it on anything else.

I may still come out and hammer back a few beers in the stands though...

[Mike]

Maybe a dumb question.....Why have we chosen London as a potential location when 3/4 of the people that say they're coming are located in the GTA?

Why not pick something on the North/East end of Toronto. That way it’s kinda in the middle for the majority of people.

Ajay’s downtown
Lance is out in Oshawa
Nigel’s in the K/W area
There’s a few Barrie people
Then you've got Dan and Cliff out west in London and Matt out east in Ottawa
And Ken and Carl would have a couple hours of driving but they’ve been up that way many times…..

Just my thoughts. :shrug:
I'm gonna have to agree. Take a look at Maya's list (good idea, btw ;)) and you'll notice that most of the people are located alot closer to the GTA.

I dont think London would be beneficial to anyone, except maybe for people coming from Windsor/Michigan and so far theres noone coming from there...

Mike

[CougarBum]

if we can get some more yanks interested, i think the best location would be London

I didnt say it HAD to be there... just if we got more yanks interested... coz then it would be a central location. otherwise i agree GTA would be the best choice :tongue:

[Mike]

I didnt say it HAD to be there... just if we got more yanks interested... coz then it would be a central location. otherwise i agree GTA would be the best choice :tongue:
Well, for the guys coming from Buffalo, the GTA is actually closer. Its out of the way to go to London. But I know what you're saying. Its closer for MOST of the people coming from the US. If any of them decide to come. ;)

[mandy]

GTA sounds better! ne one from the newmarket/aurora area going to this?

[crazyoldcougar]

maverick i think is the only one in Aruora...i am going down from barrie...Us Barrie people..lol MIKE you make it sound like i am from out east or something...

No offence Atlas or ND4SPD LOL i am just kidding..it just sounded funny how he said that...GTA is defiantely better for the current list...

lol we have 7 pages and still location down yet though...

btw who esle is bringin gthier cougs? i might have to clean mine up before coming down..poor girl is in shambles right now...

[MaverickFlyer]

GTA sounds better! ne one from the newmarket/aurora area going to this?

Yep, I live in Aurora! :biggrin:

[ShadowCat]

maverick i think is the only one in Aruora...i am going down from barrie...Us Barrie people..lol MIKE you make it sound like i am from out east or something...

No offence Atlas or ND4SPD LOL i am just kidding..it just sounded funny how he said that...GTA is defiantely better for the current list...

lol we have 7 pages and still location down yet though...

btw who esle is bringin gthier cougs? i might have to clean mine up before coming down..poor girl is in shambles right now...

I think I'm the one that refered to you and a couple others as Barrie people :tongue:
I’m bringing my dirty cougar too.

I’m bored as hell at work so I’m going to make a couple phone calls to check on availability and prices. We want to rent the place out for how many hours?

[Mike]

I think I'm the one that refered to you and a couple others as Barrie people :tongue:
I’m bringing my dirty cougar too.

I’m bored as hell at work so I’m going to make a couple phone calls to check on availability and prices. We want to rent the place out for how many hours?

I think 2 hours would be plenty...

Mike

[Iceotron]

2 hours would be more then enough.

Also sounds like we'll need to ask some friends to play as well. We don't have enough neco ppl. Any CEG members to invite? I'll probably bring my brother with me too.

21st or Feb 4th would be best for me.

[MaverickFlyer]

I have a couple of guys here at work that said they would play depending on the time and location. My one friend that came karting and another kid!

[ShadowCat]

So far I called Chesswood and Vaughan Iceplex

Chesswood
21st - is not available
28th - told me some times they USUALLY have rent out the ice and told me to call back during regular business hours and talk to another guy. (I called at 4:30!!?! I thought normal business hours were until 5?)

Vaughan Iceplex
The guy here was so sweet and was willing to deal.
21st - after 8:30 PM cost 175/hour
- 11:45AM-12:45 PM - $200 plus GST
22nd - 8:45 - 10:45 AM
- 7:45 - 9:45 PM
- Either time he said he would deal and cut prices and taxes
28th - 3:15 - 4:15 - $200
- 6:15 - 7:45 - Also willing to deal

Thats all I have so far....

[ShadowCat]

Mike where did your Dad play hockey? Does he still do that? Does he know anybody that can hook us up? ;)

[Mike]

Mike where did your Dad play hockey? Does he still do that? Does he know anybody that can hook us up? ;)

That was at York University. I can't remember the name of the arena though.

I dont think theres any deals to be had. They didnt rent the ice, they played in a league.

Mike

[Iceotron]

If it's a Saturday I can make any time....given if it's late I have a place to crash.

A sunday I'd have to leave the Toronto area no later then 8pm and I work Mondays at 6am and need my beauty sleep.

[Iceotron]

this help locate a rink

http://www.arenamaps.com/arenas/Ontario_city.htm

Sort by city.

[ShadowCat]

Wow! Thanks Carl, Great website! I'll make lots of calls tomorrow.
Hopefully we can find something that is atleast less than $150 :crazy:

[Mike]

Wow! Thanks Carl, Great website! I'll make lots of calls tomorrow.
Hopefully we can find something that is atleast less than $150 :crazy:

Remember though, $150 divided between 15-20 people is nothing. Lets not worry too much about the price.

Mike

[ShadowCat]

Even if I find it that low its still $150/hour
2 hours at that rate is still only 20/person

One other thing I need to know is would you guys prefer Morning, Afternoon, or Evening?

[crazyoldcougar]

if we do an afternoon thing we can hit up a local place for some grub afterward...but night is good for me too...so long as it is saturday..

20 a person sounds a bit pricier then i have payed before but what the heck it'll be fun..

[Mike]

Even if I find it that low its still $150/hour
2 hours at that rate is still only 20/person

One other thing I need to know is would you guys prefere Morning, Afternoon, or Evening?

Saturday - anytime

Sunday - morning or early afternoon

At least thats what I prefer. ;)

[Iceotron]

Saturday - anytime

Sunday - morning or early afternoon

At least thats what I prefer. ;)


Same here

[Housecat]

Tip - The cheapest ice is going to be later at night. Typically after 10:30 pm.

[CougarBum]

so we grab some grub before we go!

[crazyoldcougar]

so we grab some grub before we go!
well since it is non contact i am up for that...i am sure there has to be a pub nearby a rink somewhere...:biggrin:

another added bonus to eating before playing is i dont have to smell my equipement on the way home on a full stomach...hehhe
i know that undershirt in there that i havent washed since university smells pretty darn good...:puke:

i might just change it out for a new one before we met though...lol:biggrin:

so is it going to be the last weekend in Jan or the first in Feb?

[ShadowCat]

Okay got some more prices...

Memorial Gardens (in Brampton)
$191 - Peak time
$121 after 11pm
I don’t yet know what’s available. I have to call a different # for City of Brampton Parks and Rec and I'm just getting Voicemail.

Called some others but had nothing available on Saturdays…

[crazyoldcougar]

11-1 on feb 4 would be good for me...good thing about that is that most rinks close after that and sometimes they give you extra ice time too...find out if that includes a flood too...2 hours on the ice is like playing in a corn field..lol

[cougarprophet]

i dont know if im going to be able to come....i have a court appointment to plead with a judge to let me keep my liscense next week so depending on how that goes i may be stuck in kitchener for next little bit:banghead: :disgust:

and to think..i was comming up to a whole 6 months without any legal issues :(

[MaverickFlyer]

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