Taping elbow pads

Another kit sighting, but more tricks wise, is that of taping elbow pads. Ice hockey and other versions generally have a velcro system to keep things in place when moving around goal and diving about, but taking some electrical tape you've got in your kit bag and taping it around the elbow pad can give extra support. Interesting to spot Chris Scott making use of this taping method. Assuming the point is to give more tension as with footie socks to keep the protection as close to the arm as possible. As always, proves that simple is more and a little trick here and there can make all the difference...

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Jenniskens also back in TK rhp

It's also worth making note of Mark Jenniskens switch back to the TK rhp after dabbling with the Obo Hi Control rhp. Jenniskens joined other Dutch international goalkeepers Stockmann and Blaak in using the glove for its larger blocking surface for shot stopping. But it looks as if Stockmann is the only goalkeeper of the four (Sam Van der Ven being Obo sponsored and always using the rhp!) to be still using the glove after having made the change himself. Obviously this is Jenniskens' last season playing at the elite level so it won't be possible to keep track of his kit set-up following the Euro Hockey League fixtures he is currently taking part in!