Roller Goalie Skates?

I'm not very sure whereabouts in Toronto you can find equipment...being from Windsor and all, but check out Goalie Heaven. I believe they are located there and may be able to help ya.

As for the importance of using goalie skates....playing roller for as many years as I did...I cannot stress the importance enough. First of all, they are lower to the ground than player skates which is always better.
2nd...they have 5 smaller diameter wheels which will help with the quick acceleration needed for push outs and getting to the bench for delayed penalties. The wheels are also more square in profile and a lot harder in compound too.
3rd...would obviously be movement and flexibility...with player skates you will be restricted in your movements.

You can use these for recreational skating all you want...just keep in mind...people will look at you funny and you will not be able to maintain speed for very long due to the smaller wheels. After all it always comes back to simple physics. I use to skate in mine all the time in the parks around here...the looks that I'd get were priceless...lolol.

Hope this helps ya.

I know that there's a Hockey Experts in Toronto. I can check to see if we have roller goalie skates there and if not I can try to order you some.

Aside from that, I never played roller hockey. I played street hockey but that's completely different. EVL seems like a smart guy though. I'd go with what he's saying if my money were on the line. I know that as far as ice hockey goes, having the proper equipment from your skates to your mask is very crucial and I can only imagine that it translates onto the roller courts as well.

I have played 2 seasons of roller hockey with player skates, and it is terribly hard to move around. I actually played in a tournament called the ice breaker and the team that beat our team goaltender had goalie skates on and could move like stink. I am assuming its much easier to move in goalie skates, and they are probably the same amount of money for good goalie skates. Also try and see if you could convert some old ice goaler skates to roller. I heard of a couple guys doing that with great success.

thanks for the advice,
I would need to find a place to play the roller hockey first, but would be likely to get the roller goalie skates if I end up even playing recreationally (which is what I'd be aiming for anyways...)

Arth- I know Pro Hockey Life doesn't sell goalie rollers... i was considereing getting some from the states... There's a Hockey Experts near my condo, so I'll check them out sometime...

Thanks again for the advice... I'd likely use them for skating around until I get some other rollerblades...

Just let me know, I know we have an...interesting...supply of roller hockey stuff. So if all else I'll talk to my boss about ordering you some if we don't have any in store.