Category: Equipment Managers

Tigers Talk Tools of the Trade

By Mike Chamernik, on June 8th, 2017%

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[Editor’s Note: Today we have a guest entry from our own Mike Chamernik, and it’s really good. Enjoy. ”” PL]

By Mike Chamernik

I played baseball in high school, and during one practice I was walking maybe 20 feet behind first base as the team was taking infield. . . . → Read More: Tigers Talk Tools of the Trade

Digitally Printed Graphics Are the Future of Goalie Gear

By Paul Lukas, on June 5th, 2017%

[Editor’s Note: Today we have a fascinating guest entry from Jon from TheGoalNet.com, who’s going to tell us how high-res digital printing is transforming goalie pad design. ”” PL]

By Jon from TheGoalNet.com

I am goalie, and it’s in my DNA. Identifying goaltenders’ equipment is sort of my uni-watching superpower. If you show me five . . . → Read More: Digitally Printed Graphics Are the Future of Goalie Gear

Proposed NFL Rule Changes Would Allow Color Rush Opt-Out, Eliminate One-Shell Rule

By Paul Lukas, on March 24th, 2017%

NFL owners will be meeting next week to vote on a slew of proposed rule changes, bylaw adjustments, and more, ranging from the momentous (the Raiders’ possible move to Las Vegas) to the minor (the Competition Committee wants to reduce the length of preseason overtime periods from 15 minutes to 10 minutes). And buried . . . → Read More: Proposed NFL Rule Changes Would Allow Color Rush Opt-Out, Eliminate One-Shell Rule

Is This the Future of Catcherâ€™s Equipment?

By Paul Lukas, on April 29th, 2016%

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The catchers shown above play for the independent Atlantic League. As you can see, their masks, chest protectors, and shin guards feature team-themed designs (from left: Lancaster Barnstormers; Somerset Patriots; Southern Maryland Blue Crabs; Sugar Land Skeeters; New Britain Bees; York Revolution; . . . → Read More: Is This the Future of Catcherâ€™s Equipment?