BLPA Beautys: Johnny Dunham
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BLPA Bible: The Ultimate Travel Guide to the Iceland Draft Experience
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25 Things You Should Know About Dating Hockey Chicks
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The Dejected Goalie Blog.. AGAIN
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Scoreless Shitty Skaters Blog
I’m just posting this so I don’t get fined….. Actually I’m posting it so I don’t get canceled. This was a response to when I originally posted the dejected goalies
‘Twas the hour before Beer League
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Beer League Refs – You’d Be A Lot Prettier If You Smiled More
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST Listen I am no stranger to calling out things, people, or places. I’ve called out refs in the BLPA group (Yes, I still think NHL
BLPA Bible: Japan Draft Experience Travel Tips Part 1 – Luggage
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10 WAYS TO PISS OFF YOUR BEER LEAGUE CAPTAIN
Do you hate your beer league GM? Remember that time he only filled five of your team’s six water bottles? How about the time he got your team’s league fees
The Chirp Corner – Goalies: ENOUGH.
I’m done with you psychos I’m done. I’m done with you goalies acting like being weird is a badge of honor. Like it’s normal or acceptable for you to be a socially
BLPA Bible – Hockey Lingo
Beer league hockey is a unique subculture of the sport. Unlike competitive leagues, where the focus is on winning, beer league hockey is all about having fun, staying active, and
Top 5 ugliest hockey helmets
Hockey helmets are an important piece of equipment in hockey. Important for safety but most importantly style points. No one wants to be “wears an ugly helmet” guy but unfortunately
5 Kick Ass Places I’ve Played Beer League Hockey
Bet every single one of you have heard someone say “Find a job doing something you’re passionate about and you’ll never work a day in your life”. Well that’s a
Columbus BLPAbash Highlights
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What If This Was Really His Last Name?
Look at this butt baby. I can already tell this guy comes from a long line of cocksmiths. He definitely has a way with the fairer sex and beds a
The Worst Call In The History Of Hockey
The worst call in the history of hockey didn’t happen in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It did not involve a legend’s foot in the crease in overtime of a
Bad Ass Beer League Jerseys: Gucci Ghosts
Hey… did you know we have a pretty fuckin awesome podcast? If not, now you do. Before we talk about these bad ass beer league jerseys we need to get
Beneath the Bleachers: Ice Hockey and the Cold War
The Winter Olympics in 1980 were held in Lake Placid, New York, in early February. This was the second time that Lake Placid had hosted the Olympics, with the first
Bad Ass Beer League Jerseys – The Homers
DOH! Huge fans of pop culture meeting hockey, especially when it comes to the jerseys. This week we are proud to announce that we have found one of the best
Heart Attacks Heart Health And Hockey
Hockey Heart Attacks: Awareness & Prevention A few years ago I teamed up with the heart and stroke foundation to promote awareness & prevention of heart attack & strokes
Bad Ass Beer League Jerseys: The Fourth Meal
What’s up Butt Babies? Yeah you…. Beer leaguer that was born out of his mom’s butt. Yeah you’re a real piece of shit! That’s a good chirp, eh? You’re welcome
By The Numbers – 975 Goals
In 1972, the upstart World Hockey Association (WHA) began operating as an alternative to the NHL. This league was founded by the same men who had previously founded the American
Letterkenny Has Ruined Beer League Hockey
I am not an old beer leaguer, but I’m getting older. For perspective, I now skate with kids of guys I played along side in high school. Point being, I
The Chirp Corner – Is This the World’s Greatest Beer League Hockey Chirp?
When you play in the same league for long enough, you start to develop rivalries and bad blood with certain players or teams. It’s a natural reaction to the competitive
The Most Awesome Non-Hockey Hockey Jerseys You’ll Ever See
Hockey is the best sport in the world. THE BEST. SERIOUSLY. One of my favorite things about hockey is hockey jerseys. Hockey jerseys are a symbolic way to show the
The Virtue in Violence – Finding Your Beer League Team
Finding a new beer league team is hard. This is a story from my friend Justin Rose. Often times you’ve been on the same beer league team, with the same
By The Numbers — 152:01
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Gear Review – Pacific Rink Ultimate Hockey Bag
Submitted by Justin Rose Ok girls (and boys) time for a review. Is the Pacific Rink Bag the ultimate BLPA beer league hockey bag? This edition we are reviewing the
44 Beer League Hockey Memes You Need To Share With Your Teammates NOW!
We all know that beer league hockey is serious business. Did you know that some players even set lines for their beer league games? Yeah crazy eh? We are here
By The Numbers – Flex That Hockey Stick
I’m sure that when buying hockey sticks you’ve noticed that each stick has a number on it, such as 75, 85 or 100 (77, 87 or 102 for Bauer because
By The Numbers – Gettin’ Your Skates Did
Unless you’re Chris Paul, you probably know and believe that the earth is actually round and dinosaurs are not roaming around. The thing is, how can you really tell the
Beer League Hockey Fees Across North America
In this ‘By The Numbers‘ series post we look at adult beer league hockey league fees. Many factors contribute to what it costs for us to play beer league hockey. The
Beer League Beginners
My decision last year to start playing hockey was one the best decisions I have ever made, in addition to that one burrito I drove 40 minutes out of my
10 Commandments of Beer League Hockey
We all know beer league hockey operates with a few unwritten rules that keep everything running smoothly. At least, we thought everyone knew that. But lately we’ve been meeting more
Top Beer League Hockey Jerseys
It is safe to assume that we here at the BLPA have some authority when it comes to bad ass beer league hockey jerseys. We create thousands of jerseys a
YOU’RE NOT A “DEFENSEMEN,” YOU’RE JUST A TERRIBLE SKATER
One thing that has always perplexed me about beer league roster construction is the over reliance on trying to “hide” bad skaters back on D. You see it on almost
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If you ask history nerds like me, who was the first goaltender to wear a mask, they will quickly descend down the rabbit hole of Jake the Snake Plante and
The 6 Stages Of A Beer League Hockey Player
A beer league defenseman named Bill shared his thoughts on aging as a beer leaguer with me over at the Beer League Players Association Facebook group page. We both agreed
BLPA Bible – How To Survive Beer League Tournaments
Beer League Tourney weekend is upon the team and the boys are buzzin! But you’ve got concerns. You’re not 21 anymore. Partying all weekend used to be your lifestyle
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Managing a beer league hockey team is one of the most thankless jobs. Getting beer league players to commit (and then to pay) is only the first problem. Although we
From Porn to Puck: A Story of Hockey Glory and Glory Holes
If you saw him at the rink, you wouldn’t know that Farrell Timlake has one of the more interesting backstories that you’ll ever come across. He plays in the Greater
By The Numbers – What Do Hockey Jersey Numbers Say?
For the next blog in our ‘By The Numbers‘ blog series, we tackle… hockey jersey numbers. Hockey jersey numbers in professional hockey date back to the old National Hockey Association,
Top Beer League Hockey Excuses
You’ve heard the expression, “Excuses are like buttholes, everyone’s got ’em” right? Well, it is 100% true, especially in the beer league circuit. Every night a beer league game is
Do Airlines Hate Professional Hockey Players?
Pro hockey players have to travel everywhere with their gear. I personally have been on 16 hockey playing trips this year and let me tell you, traveling the world with