Showing posts with label CBHA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CBHA. Show all posts

Thursday, 11 August 2016

AK5 Gloves Vs. AK7 Gloves

Hey guys,

A common question we keep getting is what makes the Knapper AK7 Gloves much better than the AK5 Gloves?

Well let's start with the similarities.

  • The gloves are designed with a lacrosse style to them to give you more flexibility. Having that extra flex in the fingers not only allows for better stick-handling, but it also makes it easier to catch the ball. We all know how much that ball can bounce on a hard pass so having some mobility in our fingers will be more beneficial than using an ice hockey gloves. 

  • The palm is reinforced with some additional grip for your stick. Having the reinforced palm will give you more durability. 
  • Both gloves are extremely light. They are much lighter and less bulky than an ice hockey glove giving you a great feel for the ball but with enough protection so you can focus on your game. 
  • CBHA Approved, these gloves are allowed for CBHA Nationals and events. 



What separates them?
  • The AK7 has a split cuff providing more flexibility in the wrist for when you're stick-handling or making a wrist shot. The AK5 has a basic cuff. 
  • The added thumb protection protects you when someone is trying to lift your stick or trying to whack your stick. Similar to an ice hockey thumb, you still maintain the flexibility required in your fingers but keep the protection you need on your thumb. 
  • The next best thing is the Slash Guard. How many times do you feel that slash on top of your hand? It's aggravating but at here's an excellent way to get some added protection while maintaining a light and flexible glove.  



The gloves are available in different colours. You can check them out on our site, www.ballhockeygear.ca

If you're looking for a bare minimum glove.because you don't like wearing gloves but are required by the league, then we recommend the AK3 Gloves or the D-Gel Vibes
   
We understand that shopping online can be a concern especially when it comes to sizing. That is why we offer a 30 day return/exchange policy. All that we ask is that you don't wear the products in a game and that you return them in their original packaging. 

Best part is, you don't have to pay shipping to return or exchange them. We'll cover that for you. Just email us at info@ballhockeygear.ca with your order number and the size that you would like to exchange for and we'll email you a packing slip that you can print out. It's that easy.

We got our Summer Blowout Sale going on until end of August but only while supplies last. Sizing is limited until September so don't wait. Suit up in time for the Fall Season. 



Tuesday, 16 February 2016

OUBHL - Ontario University Ball Hockey League



The Ontario University Ball Hockey League is a league strictly for University students. As proud members of the Ontario Ball Hockey Federation (OBHF), they currently have 4 Universities in the 2015-2016 Season; Brock University, McMaster University, Carleton University, and Waterloo University.

The teams are now past the halfway point of their season with Brock leading the pack with 20 Points, Carleton is second with 14 points, McMaster is not too far behind with 9 Points and Waterloo trailing with 7 Points. At the end of the season, each team will be seeded for playoffs which are set up in a tournament style called the Ontario Intercollegiate Ball Hockey Championships (OIBHC).

The 2016 OIBHC will be held in Vaughan, Ontario from March 18th - March 20th where these 4 teams will be battling for the Championship title and a free entry into the OBHF Provincials.

The 4 teams will be not being doing the traditional round robin format this year. Instead it will be a double elimination series.

The Schedule is TBD.




Ballhockeygear.ca are proud sponsors of the OUBHL and will be tweeting the action live through their Twitter and Facebook accounts. Ballhockeygear.ca owner, Riel Ouimet, will also be at the event as Head Coach for the Carleton Ravens.

The OUBHL is planning to expand with new teams in the 2016-2017. In the market is Ottawa University, Wilfred Laurier University, and University of Western Ontario however no team Captains have been named yet so nothing has been confirmed.

If you would like to see your school in the next season, you can contact the league by email at ouballhockey@gmail.com.