Top products from r/hockeyrefs
We found 7 product mentions on r/hockeyrefs. We ranked the 7 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Breaking Away: A Harrowing True Story of Resilience, Courage and Triumph
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
2. Fox 40 Super Force Finger Grip Whistle
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Fox 40 super force metal finger grip whistleOfficial NHL finger whistle developed for hockeyTechnically superior with moisture resistant sound ballLead-free soldering techniquePowerful low-toned pitch rises above crowd noise. Essential for coaches and referees.
3. Fox 40 Classic Official Referee Whistle with Finger Grip
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Full size original "classic" Sonic whistle with finger gripNo moving parts to freeze, jam or deteriorate115 Decibels of high pitch shrill rises above ambient noise-can be heard up to a mile away100% constructed of high-impact ABS plastic-So they're 100% impervious to moistureFirst Choice of; NFL, NC...
4. STX Lacrosse Impact Arm Guard, Black, Large
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Exposed plastic elbow caps for added protectionContoured fit offers maximum flexibility and mobility for players of all ages and sizesSoft spandex sleeve with adjustable elastic straps for comfort and custom fit
5. McDavid Hex Thudd Shorts, Black, Small
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Our products will provide in protecting and helping reduce the incidence of injurySupports your return to activity and enhance performanceMade using the highest quality and most innovative technology and materialsDesigned to adjust to your every move for continuous protection at hips, tailbone and t...
6. Ronin R9 Aviator Hockey Visor
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Hi-Def optics for excellent optical clarityAnti-Scratch / Anti-Fog CoatingsDistortion-FreeAviator-Cut allows for better air flowPremium mounting hardware included
7. Bodyprox Elbow Protection Pads 1 Pair (Medium), Elbow Guard Sleeve
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
UNPARALLELED PROTECTION. Structured with a strategically placed foam grid, which provides average relief from all sorts of ailments affecting the elbow area including joint inflammation, tendonitis, golf elbow, tennis elbow, and other elbow pain. This elbow pads are exceptional injury prevention met...
My hips and butt already look oddly larger than my upper body so I wouldn't ever want to add bulk in that area, but a pair of padded shorts (sorta like this) might not be a bad idea to fill in the areas the pants don't pad
What I currently wear working high level junior;
Player shin pads, frlan padded pants (pocket logo removed), a cup, volleyball kneepads as elbow pads(might change this up soon), a padded shirt when I lines.
Knee sleeves if not needed due to a prior injury to me seem like they will just cause muscle imbalances and a dependency on them, lace bite pads are an only when needed thing. I wouldn't try and add to much gear on because you don't want to feel to bulky and slow yourself down
Also as the hockey gets better, not only do the players shots get harder, but they get smarter too, and you get more mobile and agile. It becomes more rare to take a shot because players know to look for you. You'll still take the odd one when it's deflected at you and such but there more rare. If you watch an NHL game the officials don't often get in the way, and if they do it's the puck stuck in their feet along the wall with 6 guys holding it there. You're not going to get hit in much other than the skates and shin pads on those plays
I think that a lot of my surprise was that playing as long as I did, I saw a lot of scrub looking refs that were still great refs. Still do in my mens leagues. When I was playing AHA in college that was a different story, but I am not reffing AHA, I am reffing youth hockey.
I already got a new helmet specifically for reffing as well as a visor for the same.
Thanks for the whistle comment! I live in a very remote part of the country and ordered this whistle followed by this whistle before I broke down and paid the insane shipping to get it from officials wearhouse. According to the August 2013 Officials manual there is no requirement on what kind of whistle to purchase other than " Whistles should be finger type that provide a deep, loud blast. White tape should be placed on the mouthpiece and finger clasps to protect you from the sharp and hard edges." so I was going with the resources I had in front of me.
Agree with the ROI on doing a few games. Am now planning on putting aside all of my reffing income and using that to buy new skates when I work enough games to cover the investment.
Bodyprox Elbow Protection Pads 1 Pair (Medium), Elbow Guard Sleeve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072B9K85Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3xSFDbW8N61AX
I use lacrosse pads. Many people I've seen also wear volleyball kneepads.
For reference, these are the Lacrosse Arm Guards that I have, seems others do the same. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094OBDYK/
This sounds like something right out Patrick O'Sullivan's Autobiography
Glad the police got involved, shame the guy took off :(