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Fully Loaded, Fall 2010
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GOALIES
When it comes the goaltending product market, Vaughn Hockey stands alone. For 2010, Vaughn’s latest high-end, flat-faced Epic pads are the VPG 8800. Features include a narrower side profile, less weight and less bulk for faster reaction. The front has a rebound control system that deadens shots. The top-of-the-line Velocity VPG 7600 models have multiple knee breaks and are designed for goalies who want surface and flexibility. “Our Velocity has knee rolls so the pad bends over the entire knee section,” said Mike Vaughn, company president. “Our Epic-style pad has a flat knee section that bends above and below the knee. Neither are style-specific, but are intended to provide the goaltender with a choice. The feel of each is different.” Vaughn’s top catch gloves are the 8800 Epic and 7600 Velocity, with special…
Recipe
FOR THE STEAK SALAD: 2 pounds of flank steak1 tablespoon of vegetable oil1 red onion, sliced2 cucumbers cut into 1-inch pieces2 tomatoes, diced2 avocados, diced1 cup of cilantro, torn1 cup of mint, torn2 limes, juiced2 tablespoons of olive oilSalt and pepper to taste FOR THE JALAPENO POPPERS: 4 jalapeno peppers (can be substituted for with milder peppers)1/4 cup of grated Cheddar cheese1/4 cup of grated Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup of grated Gruyere cheese1 egg3/4 cup of beer1 cup of flourSalt and pepper to tasteVegetable oil for frying DIRECTIONS: • Make sure the flank steak is at room temperature before cooking it. Rub salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the BBQ on high. Cook the steak on one side for three minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for two more minutes. Remove the…
HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER
Nicklas Lidstrom Ever wonder why Nicklas Lidstrom can play 30 minutes a game and never look tired? It has a lot to do with the interval training he does in the off-season. Alternating between cycling and running each day, he’ll do 40 seconds at a high intensity and 1:30 at a lower intensity to mimic the shifts in a game. If he is running uphill or the tension on the bike is higher, the interval becomes shorter. If the intensity is lower, the interval becomes longer. Erik Johnson As a young defenseman, Erik Johnson is always trying to improve his upper-body strength. After all, those big power forwards in the corners and in front of the net aren’t going to take care of themselves, ya know. So in the off-season, Johnson focuses on his…
HELMETS
Helmets are the most important piece of protective equipment. But no player above peewee wants a bulky, dorky-looking helmet that doesn’t pass the minimum mirror test. Elite players generally wear helmets with less foam — and protection — than top-of-the-line models. Easton is trying to change that with its new Stealth S19, which weighs roughly half as much as other high-performance headgear. The low-profile 325-gram model fuses EPP foam and a polycarbonate shell in a single, protective Monocoque (structural skin) construction. “We introduced the Z-Shock helmet at the Winter Olympics and there was a lot of ‘wow’ to it,” said Easton’s Terry Serpa. “Players said they felt like they were able to react quicker and that a lighter helmet gave them an edge.” Bauer – the No. 1 helmet brand – revised its…
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