The hole in Jake DeBrusk’s stick that may be changing his game (2024)

FAQs

What is the Bauer stick that has a hole in it? ›

Featuring one of the most revolutionary innovations in the history of hockey sticks, the Bauer Nexus ADV features the new Slingtech Technology, a hole found in the stick's blade. The basic principal of Slingtech Technology and the hole in the blade is to create a slingshot effect when releasing the puck.

To reap the benefits of the thinner area below the slot, Bauer has made the rest of the blade thicker to create more stability and force all energy into the key strike zone. This technology creates an optimized kick zone in the blade allowing for easier loading and release, acting like a sling shot.

The reason for the overturn was that prior to Brandon Carlo scoring a goal, Jake DeBrusk had ever-so-slightly directed a pass to Patrice Bergeron in the corner. That redirection of the puck was not seen on the ice, as play continued for several seconds with the puck cycling around the Panthers' zone before the goal.

Tapping Sticks on the Ice

So, the tradition in hockey is that to applaud, hockey players will tap their sticks on the ice (or against the boards if they're on the bench) to signify approval. When you see it, you know it's a hockey thing, a sort of hockey sign language that any player will immediately recognize.

WHY A HOLE? By adding a hole in the blade, Bauer were able to create two separate blade sections with different properties that work together while loading and releasing shots. It is almost like having a kick-point in the blade.

Bauer custom made the new sticks for only seven players in the NHL, including DeBrusk, the Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, the Senators' Brady Tkachuk, the Avalanche's Cale Makar, the Canucks' Quinn Hughes, the Devils' Jack Hughes and the Blues' Brayden Schenn.

There's no one right way to tape the Sling - tape does not impact performance of the blade, so you can tape it how you would any other stick.

Not only is the Vapor Hyperlite Hockey Stick incredibly lightweight, weighing in at 385 grams(SR), it is also very durable, largely thanks to the Asymmetrical TeXtreme carbon fiber construction.

And while most of the Bruins were at the White House being honored, their starting goalie, Tim Thomas, sat at home not willing to join his team. Due to his difference of political opinion from Obama, Thomas refused to go to the White House with his teammates.

Play will be stopped but a Minor penalty will NOT be assessed for a player who commits a “hand pass” violation. A hand pass occurs when a player stops, knocks down, or pushes the puck with their open hand, thereby directing the puck to a teammate in the neutral or attacking zone.

Did the Bruins get rid of Miller? ›

The Boston Bruins on Sunday parted ways with defenseman prospect Mitchell Miller, who they had signed to an entry-level contract Friday. The 20-year-old was selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the fourth round (No. 111) of the 2020 NHL Draft on Oct.

It's illegal to play with two sticks—even if one of them is a goalie stick. In fact, playing while holding the goalie stick would normally violate another rule governing the dimensions of a player's stick, but that rule is waived in this specific situation.

The first reason is that it can be dangerous for the referees to bending down and picking up a stick while players are skating around. The second reason is that it can be difficult to tell if a stick is actually broken or just dropped on the ice.

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A player may apply tape anywhere on his stick for reinforcement or to enhance control of the puck. He may use any color tape that he prefers. Goalies must use a knob of white tape or some other protective material approved by the league on the top of the stick that is a minimum of ½” thick.

They use one new one per game on average -- not every game they get a new one, but they may break a couple in one game, so it averages about 80 or so per year. There are players in the league that'll use three new sticks in a [single] game, but in general, it's about one."

These end plugs make your stick longer while lowering the flex for easier loading when shooting.

The movement was started by none other than Wayne Gretzky who signed an endorsem*nt deal to use an HXP 5100 aluminum shafted stick made by Easton. The late 80's saw initial use of aluminum shafted sticks, but it was Wayne Gretzky who made them popular in the early 90's.

Who is the best stick-handler? With over 57% of the vote, Patrick Kane was named the league's best stick-handler in consecutive seasons by the players. “Showtime” grew his hold on first place by 7% over Connor McDavid from the 2020-21 NHLPA Player Poll, with Nathan MacKinnon once again placing third in the category.

How Often? For optimal performance in terms of feel, your stick should get new tape for every game. Many pros re-tape for every practice. But, for most amateurs, protection is the primary goal and, therefore, tape needs to be replaced only when it is showing wear (fraying and the like) along the bottom edge.

CCM RibCor Sticks

The CCM RibCor Trigger 7 Pro Stick is lighter, stronger and even better balanced than any RibCor stick before it. It feels even lighter than the stellar 375 grams (85 flex) while the near-perfect weight distribution is immediately noticeable and appreciated.

Why do you rub puck on stick tape? ›

A bonus tip is to rub a puck hard against the finished tape job. This is a great way of creating a smooth finish and adding some durability. The vulcanized rubber of the puck helps to repel water and flatten up any lines or air bubbles in your tape job. Once you're done taping, you're ready to play.

With a weight of 375 grams, your energy can be transferred more quickly through the stick and the puck will slingshot off the blade faster. ER SPINE technology is already proven to add control and an effortless release to your game.

Introducing Rezztek® - a high performance grip for your blade. Each Pack is designed to cover the front and back of the blade like normal tape. The double pack will come with 2 pieces for the front of the blade and 2 pieces for the back of the blade.

Description. The Vapor Flylite stick is designed to get your shot off lightning quick. It's inspired by our Vapor ADV and it features Advanced Carbon Layering throughout the entire stick. A full integration of lightweight, reinforced carbon fiber edges helps reduce stick weight, bringing it down to 390 grams.

The Bauer Vapor HyperLite Stick raises the bar once again for featherlight low kick sticks in terms of durability, quick release and playability.

Boston Bruins president Cam Neely addresses the media after the team released defenseman Mitchell Miller. In 2020, the Coyotes backtracked after the Arizona Republic reported that Miller frequently called Meyer-Crothers the “N-word” and “brownie” along with physically abusing him multiple times.

Childhood. Travis Roy was born on April 17, 1975, in Yarmouth, Maine, the son of Lee and Brenda Roy. Roy grew up playing ice hockey and dreamed of playing for a Division I college hockey team.

Sophia Jurksztowicz is a Canadian journalist, TV host, and producer who currently works as the Bruins rinkside journalist for the New England Sports Network (NESN) owned by the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.

Match penalty (the player is ejected from the game and another player serves 5 minutes in addition to any other penalties imposed in the penalty box) for a player who starts fisticuffs. Minor penalty (2 minutes) for a player who retaliates with a blow or attempted blow.

How long can you hold a puck in hockey? ›

(c) Play shall be stopped and an end zone face-off taken when a goalkeeper holds the puck for more than three seconds while being pressured. If not pressured, after a warning by the Referee, a goalkeeper shall be assessed a minor penalty for delay of game.

A player assessed a game misconduct penalty is ejected from the contest and sent to the dressing room. Game misconducts are often assessed along with another penalty, such as a five-minute major. The game misconduct is added in the official's judgement.

Miller was a fourth-round pick of the Arizona Coyotes in the 2020 draft. The Coyotes renounced his rights in October 2020 after the Arizona Republic reported details from a 2016 conviction of assaulting and bullying a Black classmate with developmental disabilities in Ohio as a juvenile.

The Bruins announced Friday they signed Miller, 20, to an entry-level contract, two years after the Arizona Coyotes renounced their rights to the player following a report in the Arizona Republic which revealed Miller bullied a Black classmate with disabilities when he was in junior high school in 2016.

The Bruins would continue to pay Miller his annual AHL salary and his signing bonus ($95,000 per year) until the contract expires after the 2024-25 season.

Illegal Stick Length

The blade must not exceed twelve and one-half inches (12 ½”) in length or three inches in width. The blade must be beveled on all edges per the rulebooks set by USA Hockey and the NHL. If your stick doesn't meet these requirements, it is considered illegal.

(a) A minor penalty shall be assessed to any player on the ice who shoots or throws any portion of their stick or any other object in the direction of the puck or to a teammate.

The player handing off the stick cannot slide or throw the goalie a new stick, it must be physically handed to the goalie. This rule also applies to situations when a goalie has lost his stick during game play.

Professional hockey is the most demanding sport to officiate, ranking above basketball because of required skills and injury risk (see accompanying chart).

NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed that referees do face punishment for incorrect decisions, in the wake of a high-profile missed call by some of the league's officials.

Can a player sue a ref? ›

only the non-breaching party is in a position to sue. Generally, the non-breaching parties include the league and athletic participants. unable to demonstrate that they were intended beneficiaries of the contract between the referee and team, i.e., there is no privity of contract.

A black knob on the end of a goaltender's stick could easily be mistaken as a puck. And when the rule was written years ago, players had two tape colors to choose from. Black and white. By mandating goaltenders use white tape, the NHL was lessening the chance of blown calls by the goal judges.

Fighting is one of ice hockey's most unique elements, and it is the only sport where throwing punches is not only allowed, but sometimes encouraged. Despite a cooling off in recent years, fighting remains an often integral part of the game.

''Any player who is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct including, but not limited to hair-pulling, biting, grabbing hold of a face mask, etc. If warranted, and specifically when injury results, the referee may apply Rule 21 - Match Penalties. ''

There are two types of curves to a stick blade available today, mid curves and toe curves. Mid curves are more versatile than toe curves.

Only used by the most elite point scorers in the NHL, the Bauer Vapor Hyperlite hockey stick allows for Alexis Lafrenière and other top skaters across the league to gain an edge on their competition through the use of Bauer's HyperCore technology engineered to provide players with enhanced velocity on all of their ...

Bauer Supreme UltraSonic

With asymmetrical TeXtreme technology in the shaft for quicker passes & shots, combined with a lightweight carbon fiber construction in the blade for explosive shots and added durability, this stick has become one of the most popular sticks on the market.

The curve of the blade is subject to strict rules in all levels of hockey. If the curve exceeds 1/2 an inch, the player is generally given a minor penalty. [6] This can be tested by lying the stick flat, and attempting to slip a vertical dime under the blade without touching.

Bauer Supreme Sticks - Mid Kick

The Bauer Supreme 3S Pro Stick combines a featherlight feel with devastating shot power, all at a lower original price than the previous 2S Pro stick!

Each size normally reflects a smaller shaft circumference and a softer flex. Senior sticks are usually used by players ages 14 and up; intermediate for ages 10-15; junior for ages 7-12; and youth for players ages 4-8. Adult women generally use intermediate or flexible senior sticks.

What is the Bauer Supreme stick good for? ›

What is a Bauer Supreme stick good for? A Bauer Supreme stick is ideal for long loading times and taking powerful shots far from the net. A Supreme 3S stick makes a winning choice for a defensive or powerful offensive player.

Warranty Period

For new BAUER products, the standard warranty is 12 months or 1,000 operating hours*, whichever comes first, beginning on the Warranty Start Date** to the first user.

Description. The Vapor Flylite stick is designed to get your shot off lightning quick. It's inspired by our Vapor ADV and it features Advanced Carbon Layering throughout the entire stick. A full integration of lightweight, reinforced carbon fiber edges helps reduce stick weight, bringing it down to 390 grams.

Perhaps the fastest growing Hockey Blade right now is the P28 “McDavid” curve. This Hockey Blade curve is a great option for players who play the game with the puck on the toe of their stick, due to the toe curve with an open face.

Bauer equipment is more accurate when it comes to sizes and also has better quality overall. Other than the equipment aspect of the brands, another factor plays in: pricing. The most expensive pieces of equipment are the skates and sticks. The majority of people use Bauer more because of the cheaper prices.

Weighing only 335 grams* (variance of +/-15g) and shattering all previous stick weight records, AG5NT is our lightest stick ever produced.

Is Bauer Vapor or Supreme better? Bauer Vapor and Supreme skates are both top-quality lines but with different benefits. Powerhouse players will appreciate the snug anatomical fit and spring-like stride in Bauer Supreme skates, while agility players will enjoy the lateral support and responsiveness of the Vapor.