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Goalie Glove Set Catch Blocker-John Brown Elite & CCM Gatekeeper. Up for sale to some lucky buyer is a hockey goalie regular glove set (catch left/blocker right), both in game ready condition, pre-owned, been used and work wonderfully, both sized as adult/senior/large, matching black and white colors. The CCM catch model Gatekeeper (9 new) has a huge spread but with a modern narrower cuff, and is actually a wee bit lighter than my pro set. It has a great strap-in set up with an outside cuff velcro, then an inside pull wrist strap that places with velcro as well, add in two thumb straps and a 'cooling pad' at the palm area, pocket is deep and glove is far from being broken in perfectly for its user. Very secure and comfortable, an awesome catch glove. Now on to the Brown Elite blocker (I found it listed 'new' at an outlet 9), it is a senior/adult/large. Palm is intact and healthy, glove fastening adjusted by a single strap and locked in with velcro, so it is like my other Brown blockers with freedom of wrist movement (unlike other brands I've used). This one I put a lot of love into and fully refurbished it to great game ready status. I bought it way used many years ago off ebay in absolute shamble (seller did not disclose all involved), but I favor the Brown gear so I bought it. The thumb was broke in about ten pieces (how you would do that I have no idea I have never broke a blocker thumb in 30 years of play), the edges were semi unlaced and or open and half the palm was free fingering. The palm leather was still useable, but the thread had either corroded or was never repaired when loose. It was a mess the wife thought I was about to lose my first patient. Not so. First I took it all apart to first replace the nylon board in the thumb, I actually doubled up the upper area doubled the nylon bracing sturdier now than it was new I'll say. Then re-laced with wax thread the thumb, internally affixed with a double layer of closed cell foam, then replaced the outside welting with lighter material instead of the eventually frayed cloth normally used (I do this with all my gloves). Next, I opened up the waffle board pouch and replaced the flattened cloth padding with modern closed cell 1/8" thick waterproof foam (makes a nice muffled thud sound now when a puck hits it versus the hammer to plywood sound most of them have), then closed it up with new waterproof heavy duty nylon boot thread (again I use this on all my glove repairs my Brown leg pad wax lace repairs are still intact after 30 years). Then, I re-laced (in overlap some areas) the palm with heavy wax thread. I also re-laced the thumb strap for good measure as the threads looked pulled a bit. In note there is usually an extra swoosh sewn onto this model on the face of the blocker, it was half hanging on and ripped when I got it so when I took the it all apart I just pulled the rest of the thread and removed it, does not effect its use or lifespan at all. Overall this is a great set for either the busy goalie as backup gear or a great upgrade if you're looking for something new with out breaking the bank (and yes the Brown gear is pricey new). I've used this set twice in pickup and it feels and works great, as well as looks great. Thank you for looking at the listing and I hope it piques your interest, or maybe solves a gear question for you.
