Wood Stick Game

[Washed Up]

This article was just posted on the hub. Not sure how many of you have heard of this and was wondering how you feel about it? I think it'll be a great thing to do and would be really interesting!

http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/news_article ... r_id=32770

[O-townClown]

I think it's great! That said, I'm not crazy about wood sticks. A low-priced composite seems cheaper to me because they last longer than wood.

Not all composite sticks are $200-250.

What a great idea. Credit to the kids for buying into it.

[almostashappy]

This article was just posted on the hub. Not sure how many of you have heard of this and was wondering how you feel about it? I think it'll be a great thing to do and would be really interesting!

http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/news_article ... r_id=32770

This is a fantastic idea. With any luck, USA Hockey and other organizations with a vested interest in the long-term viability of the sport will sit up and take notice.

In the shorter term, it'd make perfect sense for the outdoor HDM games to be played using wooden sticks. Talk about old-school hockey...

[defense]

Wow, I guess a decade away from playing is too much. Is it seriously old school to use wood sticks? Guess I need to pull my head out. Wow.
That said , I like the bigger part of the story, christians idea. Very true that the number one reason people will bring up as to why their kids are not in hockey is cost.

[JCarlson]

Really good idea. Do the same thing with baseball bats. Make it so all kids, from HS on down have to use wood. Revives a faded Minnesota industry, keeps more money in parents' pockets, and puts all kids on the same level sheet of ice.

[old goalie85]

Wood sticks, wood bats. I think I'm getting Wood !!!

[almostashappy]

Wow, I guess a decade away from playing is too much. Is it seriously old school to use wood sticks? Guess I need to pull my head out. Wow.

Welcome to the old-fogey's club, defense. The switch from wood to composite was quick, pervasive, and recent...from my perspective, the tipping point was reached 4 - 5 years ago.

Really good idea. Do the same thing with baseball bats. Make it so all kids, from HS on down have to use wood.

If cost is an issue, then kids should stick to aluminum bats. They are more durable than wooden bats (opposite of hockey sticks), and they can also be shared (i.e. youth programs can provide each team with 2 or 3 bats). But I'd argue that kids should be playing lacrosse in the spring, so it's a moot point.

[bstarr15]

I assume that woody's can come with a combination of lies and curves.
As for flex??
You are correct,$250- $275 is crazy and the damn things don't last.
Bought 3 to start the season, all those gone, bought 3 more hoping to make if to the end. Problem is buy 3 in Jan and go till mid Feb then it breaks your past the 30 day return policy, one stick has 60 days now??
Just sending one back for warranty.
If all teams,kids had to play with wood sticks and mentioned above like baseball bats,order different one in multiples and should be able to interchange easily??
The price thing has gone crazy thats for sure.

[Washed Up]

I won't be able to make it to the game, but if anyone here will be there, I'd be interested in seeing if an unusually large amount of sticks are broken throughout the span of the game?

[BodyShots]

Old school hockey played in an old school arena. Bring your blanket.

[The Huge Hook]

I think it's great! That said, I'm not crazy about wood sticks. A low-priced composite seems cheaper to me because they last longer than wood.

Not all composite sticks are $200-250.

What a great idea. Credit to the kids for buying into it.

I LOVE wood sticks.........you can get a nice hook on them using the stove

[O-townClown]

I LOVE wood sticks.........you can get a nice hook on them using the stove

Figures. Everything about the Hook is throwback. LOL

On a separate note, you've been pretty quiet on some threads where your input would be welcomed.

[roundhead]

Here's a good place to start to cut the cost of Hockey....

Stick rule:

Mini's-Mites, $25 max cost per stick, wood/fiberglass ONLY.
Squirt-PeeWee, $50 max cost per stick, wood/fiberglass ONLY.
Bantam, no material restriction, 550 grams min. weight, $75 max cost per stick.
High School, no material restriction, 475 grams min. weight, $125 max cost per stick...

The kicker... these ALL have to be manufactured in North America! No more Mexican or Chinese manufacured products.

And DON'T even get me started on skates... Without someone finally stepping up and putting an end to the insanity... YOU WILL SEE $1000 skates (regularly) in a short amount of time.

I'm NOT a fan of some of the things USA Hockey's done the past few years... but here's their calling!!!! HELP save the sport from being priced to death by Corporate America(China)... It's time to have Weight, Size, Material, and Price sanctions on ALL equipment in the sport.

[almostashappy]

Here's a good place to start to cut the cost of Hockey....

Stick rule:

Mini's-Mites, $25 max cost per stick, wood/fiberglass ONLY.
Squirt-PeeWee, $50 max cost per stick, wood/fiberglass ONLY.
Bantam, no material restriction, 550 grams min. weight, $75 max cost per stick.
High School, no material restriction, 475 grams min. weight, $125 max cost per stick...

The kicker... these ALL have to be manufactured in North America! No more Mexican or Chinese manufacured products.

And DON'T even get me started on skates... Without someone finally stepping up and putting an end to the insanity... YOU WILL SEE $1000 skates (regularly) in a short amount of time.

I'm NOT a fan of some of the things USA Hockey's done the past few years... but here's their calling!!!! HELP save the sport from being priced to death by Corporate America(China)... It's time to have Weight, Size, Material, and Price sanctions on ALL equipment in the sport.

Let's recap today's geography lesson....

Prior Lake is in Section 2AA
Mexico is in North America

[keepyourheadup]

note to my fellow buyers....never buy more than two at a time...as soon as the first one approaches 30 days have your kid BRAKE it, start with the second and hope like hell it lasts till the next one shows up. Repeat over and over and always use the newest stick. The original second stick stays the back up as long as possible. Easton, Bauer and CCM expect to replace every stick, as buyers we should feel obligated to take them up on it. Oh...the back up to the back up should be wood!

[InigoMontoya]

No wonder they are so expensive.

Stores expect to have loss from theft; maybe we should just take one.

[roundhead]

Here's a good place to start to cut the cost of Hockey....

Stick rule:

Mini's-Mites, $25 max cost per stick, wood/fiberglass ONLY.
Squirt-PeeWee, $50 max cost per stick, wood/fiberglass ONLY.
Bantam, no material restriction, 550 grams min. weight, $75 max cost per stick.
High School, no material restriction, 475 grams min. weight, $125 max cost per stick...

The kicker... these ALL have to be manufactured in North America! No more Mexican or Chinese manufactured products.

And DON'T even get me started on skates... Without someone finally stepping up and putting an end to the insanity... YOU WILL SEE $1000 skates (regularly) in a short amount of time.

I'm NOT a fan of some of the things USA Hockey's done the past few years... but here's their calling!!!! HELP save the sport from being priced to death by Corporate America(China)... It's time to have Weight, Size, Material, and Price sanctions on ALL equipment in the sport.

Let's recap today's geography lesson....

Prior Lake is in Section 2AA
Mexico is in North America

I forgot to tell everyone, I repealed Bush's Jan. 1, 1994 Mistake.

[east hockey]

Here's a good place to start to cut the cost of Hockey....

Stick rule:

Mini's-Mites, $25 max cost per stick, wood/fiberglass ONLY.
Squirt-PeeWee, $50 max cost per stick, wood/fiberglass ONLY.
Bantam, no material restriction, 550 grams min. weight, $75 max cost per stick.
High School, no material restriction, 475 grams min. weight, $125 max cost per stick...

The kicker... these ALL have to be manufactured in North America! No more Mexican or Chinese manufacured products.

And DON'T even get me started on skates... Without someone finally stepping up and putting an end to the insanity... YOU WILL SEE $1000 skates (regularly) in a short amount of time.

I'm NOT a fan of some of the things USA Hockey's done the past few years... but here's their calling!!!! HELP save the sport from being priced to death by Corporate America(China)... It's time to have Weight, Size, Material, and Price sanctions on ALL equipment in the sport.

Let's recap today's geography lesson....

Prior Lake is in Section 2AA
Mexico is in North America

You scored 50%. Mexico is in Central America.

Lee

[keepyourheadup]

"no wonder they are so expensive"

Thats kind of my point, the marketing strategy assumes every stick will be replaced, if its not, its just gravy for the manufacturers. The price is set assuming each sale = 2 sticks.

[almostashappy]

Let's recap today's geography lesson....

Prior Lake is in Section 2AA
Mexico is in North America

You scored 50%. Mexico is in Central America.

Lee

So NAFTA was misnamed?

There are seven continents. Central America isn't one of them.

[My_Kid_Loves_Hockey]

I won't be able to make it to the game, but if anyone here will be there, I'd be interested in seeing if an unusually large amount of sticks are broken throughout the span of the game?

We played in Roseau last year and stopped by the former stick mfg once located up the road........kids bought some "old school wood sticks" and were going to use them in their next game......needless to say at least 2 didn't make it through warmups and I believe another 2-3 didn't make it through the game....

I for one like the "new technology" in hockey equipment.

[SCBlueLiner]

I still use a Sherwood 5030 for coaching. My son uses a Sherwood 5030 as well. He's the only kid on his team that uses a wood stick. He won't switch even though I have offered. Wood sticks have more "feel" to them and I think should be used by all youngsters learning to play the game.

I have an Easton composite that I also use for coaching/pickup games. I think I might have a little better shot power with the composite, but not much. Feel-wise though, it's not even close. Wood stick hands down.

Glad to hear about this event and a movement back to wood sticks.

[The Exiled One]

Let's recap today's geography lesson....

Prior Lake is in Section 2AA
Mexico is in North America

You scored 50%. Mexico is in Central America.

Lee

So NAFTA was misnamed?

There are seven continents. Central America isn't one of them.

Sorry Lee, almostashappy is correct on this one. Mexico is most definitely part of North America.

[observer]

a movement back to wood sticks

Not so sure about that one.

[Ogie]

Really good idea. Do the same thing with baseball bats. Make it so all kids, from HS on down have to use wood. Revives a faded Minnesota industry, keeps more money in parents' pockets, and puts all kids on the same level sheet of ice.

Problem with traditional wood bats is that they don't last two innings in even the 40+ leagues.

But they're now making bats out of some kind of bamboo laminate..."Wood" bat without the breakage issues.