Old School Goalie - Leather, Deer Hair, and Fiberglass! | Vintage Cooper Beer League Hockey
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- čas přidán 18. 05. 2022
- I got a late call to cover an organized pick up game and had to make some quick decisions for the kit. Thankfully I had just acquired this set of 1983/84 variant Cooper GP95L (32 inch) pads. Picked them up on Saturday, cleaned and oiled them on Saturday...and got them on the ice Tuesday! Pretty good turn-around I think.
I'm very happy with this kit I put together on the fly and limited time available.
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Your collection is absolutely insane. We all knew it was extensive but this brings it into perspective. You have more gear in there than the Original six did.
I think I have a good portion of the expansion era covered too 😂
@@CooperGoalie let me just go into 20-30 years worth of goalie history to figure out what to wear. First word goalie problems.
Wow, that brings back memories. I had a GM12 blocker, a GM21st trapper and the same pads you are wearing. Seems like ages ago and I wondered how anyone could play the current style using that equipment. Well you answered it. I now have the most current gear including newest warrior pads and chesty. I now play in Utrecht The Netherlands, but I think maybe some arenas wouldn't let you wear that mask in Canada for insurance reasons. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Thanks for the comment! I really enjoy when folks that remember using this stuff see the videos and let me know their thoughts and memories. I typically bring a spare mask with me when I use the fiberglass face hugger...that way if a rink person DOES have an issue with it..i can just swap to an 80s helmet combo.
Dude, this is so awesome. I miss the old style goal tending, and I want to keep it alive just the way you are.
The model numbers on the equipment really brings back memories. Thank you!
'Cause every girl's crazy about a sharp dressed goalie !
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This is fascinating...I love vintage equipment, but on the shelf, not my body. Good on ya for keeping it alive.
Thanks! Funny as it is, I hear that often 😂
The "Paladin" of Goaltending: have pads will travel! The collection of Cooper equipment is epic!
Thank you!
its the dream to have a collection of pads like that
Looking like Jimmy Craig out there! 😂Love the double stack logo on the jersey!
Never a bad day when you're being compared to the like of Jim Craig! The jersey is a beauty by VintageGoalie.ca - check out the web store there, lot of great options for shirts/hats/hoodies/etc. Thanks for the comment!
A+ performance just for finding and showing up in that gear
That equipment makes the goalie look like either Gilles Gilbert from the Boston Bruins 1973-74 .. 1979-80. Or, Jim Craig from Team USA that won the Olympic Gold medal in 1980.
Thanks for the comment! It's never a bad day when you're compared to a couple of greats like Gilbert and Craig!
That mask makes the whole kit gel together. I only ever wore one for street hockey, but I remember how amazing the sight lines were. I definitely prefer the cage from a safety standpoint, but the vision in the old masks was incredible.
The basement is looking amazing. It reminds me of the used gear room at my favourite gear store...except yours is WAY neater :)
Yeah, I’m glad I made the decision to go with the fiberglass for this one, it definitely finished the look perfectly.
Sections of the basement are typically a mess, but I always keep the gear racks organized. It helps me when I have to shop for a kit to know where it all is, and that’s all grouped together appropriately.
Up an till 10 years ago I never knew about knee guards. So they have been around that long
Yep, knee pads with vintage legs are a must have in my book!
great collections , this basement is a church for a stand up goalie :) , i find a pair of a most new bauer supreme flex the same of ed belfour , going too use them soon :)
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Thanks for watching, Mike!
@@CooperGoalie love the videos and the gear!! What can you tell me about the Higgins? Who made it and was it comfortable to wear?
@@phillymikea made by Brian Clark (Kick Save Masks on FB and IG). Super comfortable. Fits me beautiful.
I can only imagine the classic smell in there❤
ridiculously cool collection
Thank you 🙏
My wife takes less time picking out an outfit..😬. Great job. 👍
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I love that you collect the old school gear. I have an Aunt that worked for Cooper way back. I'm impressed that you still use this stuff. where do you fined all this great stuff.
I'm just always searching the internet sites like ebay, cragislist, kijiji, offerup, etc etc. Plus i visit just about any antiques, thrift, consignment, sporting goods, etc stores that I come across. Always always always keeping an eye out.
Great game, great set up!
Thank you!
God I bet it reeks in there , but it would really trigger memories.I remember getting pucks stuck in the eyeholes of those facemasks.
Actually, there's no funk at all. I take great care of my gear. Trigger memories for folks is one of the top reasons I share the collection in these videos. Thanks for checking it out.
It’s crazy watching you play in that mask! That thing looks awesome with that setup too. Gotta get one of those jerseys for myself. Wonder who could have worn the Miller chest protector last though 🤔🤔
That mask fit so well too! I realized mid game that I kept using my blocker hand to feel my head...and it hit me that I was subconsciously checking to see if I was wearing anything. There was ZERO obstruction of view and it fit well, so my brain kept feeling like I might have forgot to put something on.
As for the Miller, I'm hoping whomever may have used it steps up and lets us know soon.
Those are some amazing vintage pads! Subscribed!
Thank you for checking out the channel 👊
The pads are in such great shape, just that one scar on the knee rolls, but that gives them character. I left all the original straps too.
That was a hockey store with gear for sale correct!!!? 😲😄😜holy sh$&!! Now that’s some serious decision time on what to wear!! Great set!!! Awesome game!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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What a great set up! Love the gear. The GP95S look fantastic. 👌
And how about that mask eh?!? It’s a beauty.
Excellent video from beginning to end, as usual 👍👏 I figure a couple inadvertent sticks to the mask is better than a hard shot to the melon 😉 The additional scuffs to the mask gives it some character 👍 Brian of Kick Save Masks did a great job with your mask 👍👍
Thank you! I'm pretty dang happy with the mask and agree, Brian did a great job. I do have to get with Ed Cubberly and order a proper strap set from him for this one though. I'll do that soon.
No, this is Mark Andre flurry‘s garage
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Hey brother it's been a dream of mine to get 2 full vintage gear sets with Gilles Gilbert mask and a Gerry cheevers mask for pond hockey family fun. Would you be able to point me in the right direction so I can get those masks and 2 sets of gear? Love your channel and I know your busy so if you can't help no worries God Bless 🤜🏻🤛🏻
For gear, keep your eyes on local Facebook marketplace ads, Craigslist, used sporting goods stores, etc. For using on the pond, try not to get anything TOO great in condition. The pond ice won’t do it any favors.
For masks, there are many reputable mask makers and many not so great. Join the Vintage Goalie Equipment group on Facebook and ask for some suggestions in a post there.
I don't know where you are staying, but between going to visit a museum and going to your house, the choice would be easy! I have a question...all your leggings have what size? I have 10 legging kits and it varies between 34+2, 35+2, 36+1 and 37+1. I have a preference for 37+1...what is it for you?
There are no “+” in this gear. Nearly all of the pads are either 32”, 33”, or 34”. A few pieces are 30” or 31”. There is a lot of variation between manufacturers as for similarity of size. Like a 30” Miller Lancer (90’s pad) fits me more like a Cooper 32” 90s pad. I’m very comfortable in the 32-34” range without really noticing any difference in how they feel.
THANK YOU for the question. That was one I don’t get asked very often.
@@CooperGoalieDue to my height, I have difficulty finding it. I started goaltending just before the pandemic...since I couldn't play, I shopped online. Since the pandemic is over, I can't find anything. I decided to start a collection of goalie cut sweaters... I even started sewing to enlarge sweaters 😉
im also a goalie
I used to use those gp2 until the straps stretched to the point of i couldn't keep them tight on my knees
I’ve become fairly competent at shortening the elastics to keep all my knee pads fitting. Takes a lot of work to keep using this stuff all these years later.
@@CooperGoalie aha ok. Im still using my late dads old brown excel jb280 pads that he got new back in 90 and still going strong
@@gregwilson3371 I don’t think I have any JB 280s but I do have a late 80s leather 250 set and a 1992’ish JB200 set
Here is the leather -> czcams.com/video/sfwuoNEgkZQ/video.html
bro have you ever played me i dont know if you live in orlando but stil if you do my names jacob
Sorry, i'm in Michigan - doubt we played against each other.
Who made the Higgins mask?
Brian at Kick Save Masks - instagram.com/kicksavemasks/
@@CooperGoalie He does the Plante too huh? Any others?
What about Ike?
where did you get the mask?
Made by Brian at Kick Save Masks
instagram.com/kicksavemasks
Can I buy some Of that equipment
Sorry, nothing for sale right now. I don't sell very often at all.
Listen, it’s all fun and games until you start hearing, high-pitched violin music
Goaltending is not so interesting these days. Every goalie is at least 6'3' tall, weighing well over 200 lbs, all playing panda, RVH, etc.