Greetings All BB Members,
This is my first time posting in the forum, so I apologize in advance if this is in the wrong place. I did find the thread about Ice to Inline, but not sure about the reverse.
I have been a Roller Hockey goalie on/off for the past 13 years and have been anxious to get on the ice. I played mostly on Sport Court but couldn't make the transition because I couldn't afford it. I recently started collecting equipment based on reviews from here and a few other sites. I'm a poor college kid and can't afford much, but can't resist making the transition to ice.
Please let me know if the following equipment will suffice for recreational pick-up games. Comments/criticism would be greatly appreciated.
- Itech 935 Profile Z Helmet (it's a junior helmet but it fits)
- Vaughn Legacy 4000 C/A
- Mckenney 851 Pro Glove
- Brown Elite Blocker
- TPS 206 Pants
- Brown Elite 32" Leg Pads
- Bauer 3000 Supreme Skates
Also, I have viewed numerous videos of exercises and drills posted online and although a number of them are similar to roller, I know that sliding on ice is much different. On ice, I learned to stop both ways with regular hockey skates using both feet or one foot.
Any tips/recommendations would be appreciated as well.