Old School Goalie - Leather, Deer Hair, and Fiberglass!

Old School Goalie - Leather, Deer Hair, and Fiberglass! | Vintage Cooper Beer League Hockey

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2 жыл бұрын

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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@nicksperdakes 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

I think I have a good portion of the expansion era covered too 😂

@nicksperdakes 2 жыл бұрын

@@CooperGoalie let me just go into 20-30 years worth of goalie history to figure out what to wear. First word goalie problems.

@foxtanker4055 7 ай бұрын

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.

@CooperGoalie 7 ай бұрын

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.

@kranmaster 3 ай бұрын

Dude, this is so awesome. I miss the old style goal tending, and I want to keep it alive just the way you are.

@billbeliakoff5589 7 ай бұрын

'Cause every girl's crazy about a sharp dressed goalie !

@CooperGoalie 7 ай бұрын

🤣

@BillyMenno 7 ай бұрын

This is fascinating...I love vintage equipment, but on the shelf, not my body. Good on ya for keeping it alive.

@CooperGoalie 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Funny as it is, I hear that often 😂

@RobBrancucci24 2 жыл бұрын

The "Paladin" of Goaltending: have pads will travel! The collection of Cooper equipment is epic!

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dirpapa Жыл бұрын

its the dream to have a collection of pads like that

@cadillachernandez2271 Ай бұрын

I can only imagine the classic smell in there❤

@jeremymacdonald5584 9 ай бұрын

A+ performance just for finding and showing up in that gear

@LudwigBeefoven 7 ай бұрын

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.

@CooperGoalie 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! It's never a bad day when you're compared to a couple of greats like Gilbert and Craig!

@thealrightestguitarist9135 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Timothythebrewer 8 ай бұрын

Looking like Jimmy Craig out there! 😂Love the double stack logo on the jersey!

@CooperGoalie 7 ай бұрын

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!

@raider3164 2 жыл бұрын

Up an till 10 years ago I never knew about knee guards. So they have been around that long

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, knee pads with vintage legs are a must have in my book!

@phillymikea 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Mike!

@phillymikea 2 жыл бұрын

@@CooperGoalie love the videos and the gear!! What can you tell me about the Higgins? Who made it and was it comfortable to wear?

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

@@phillymikea made by Brian Clark (Kick Save Masks on FB and IG). Super comfortable. Fits me beautiful.

@McCarthyMomEater 2 жыл бұрын

ridiculously cool collection

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@michaelpanacci7843 Жыл бұрын

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.

@CooperGoalie 7 ай бұрын

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.

@bloodfurypk666 Ай бұрын

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 :)

@FASTER-K9 2 жыл бұрын

My wife takes less time picking out an outfit..😬. Great job. 👍

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@RetroButterfly 2 жыл бұрын

Great game, great set up!

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brianclark6190 2 жыл бұрын

What a great set up! Love the gear. The GP95S look fantastic. 👌

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

And how about that mask eh?!? It’s a beauty.

@BonesyTV 2 жыл бұрын

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 🤔🤔

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@scottawful2094 2 жыл бұрын

God I bet it reeks in there , but it would really trigger memories.I remember getting pucks stuck in the eyeholes of those facemasks.

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@GoProGoalieUzi 2 жыл бұрын

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!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@ReviewyCA 2 жыл бұрын

Those are some amazing vintage pads! Subscribed!

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@dcurran84438 2 жыл бұрын

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 👍👍

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@MnBrPg0611 2 жыл бұрын

cool

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

😎

@xpbanditt1 5 ай бұрын

im also a goalie

@gregwilson3371 7 ай бұрын

I used to use those gp2 until the straps stretched to the point of i couldn't keep them tight on my knees

@CooperGoalie 7 ай бұрын

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.

@gregwilson3371 7 ай бұрын

@@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

@CooperGoalie 7 ай бұрын

@@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 -> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcynqNJ_qs3PioU.html

@xpbanditt1 5 ай бұрын

bro have you ever played me i dont know if you live in orlando but stil if you do my names jacob

@CooperGoalie 2 ай бұрын

Sorry, i'm in Michigan - doubt we played against each other.

@theshockerpit7274 Жыл бұрын

Listen, it’s all fun and games until you start hearing, high-pitched violin music

@dansledemicercle7686 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@CooperGoalie 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@dansledemicercle7686 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 😉