Ice Hockey: San Jose Sharks Training Camp 2008
Today was the first public day of the San Jose Sharks Training Camp and I was very excited to go until I got to the rink.
And I spent the first ten minutes in a panic. I just didn’t think I could do it -- I completely forgot how big and how fast these players move and just didn’t think I could get the shots that I wanted.
These players have just unbelievable speed and control while being huge at the same time! And due to the number of spectators, security was very tight and I couldn’t really get a good position or find a better one. At one of rinks, they let us stand near the glass. The other – five feet away at all times. I shot through bodies (too short to go over people) and behind really bad glass:
1. One of my vantage points: If you have any suggestions on how to shot through this, please let me know. I did think okay through this...
2. In front of the net. Ryan Clowe, unknown skater, unknown goalie
3. Still the captain (I think). Patrick Marleau
4. Calm and Steady. Evgeni Nabokov starting goalie
5. Unknown. There were a lot of people that I just didn’t recognize by face alone.
6. Intensity: Unknown goalie, Patrick Marleau, unknown
7. New Coach on the ice. Todd McLellan with Christian Ehrhoff
8. Teeth optional: Joe Thorton and unknown
C&C welcomed and appreciated.
And I spent the first ten minutes in a panic. I just didn’t think I could do it -- I completely forgot how big and how fast these players move and just didn’t think I could get the shots that I wanted.
These players have just unbelievable speed and control while being huge at the same time! And due to the number of spectators, security was very tight and I couldn’t really get a good position or find a better one. At one of rinks, they let us stand near the glass. The other – five feet away at all times. I shot through bodies (too short to go over people) and behind really bad glass:
1. One of my vantage points: If you have any suggestions on how to shot through this, please let me know. I did think okay through this...
2. In front of the net. Ryan Clowe, unknown skater, unknown goalie
3. Still the captain (I think). Patrick Marleau
4. Calm and Steady. Evgeni Nabokov starting goalie
5. Unknown. There were a lot of people that I just didn’t recognize by face alone.
6. Intensity: Unknown goalie, Patrick Marleau, unknown
7. New Coach on the ice. Todd McLellan with Christian Ehrhoff
8. Teeth optional: Joe Thorton and unknown
C&C welcomed and appreciated.
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Stephanie
Nope. No stobes or flashes used at all -- I just know how to follow the action and can usually hit the exposure as best that I can in each situation which really helps with image quality. These are taken either with my 70-200 f/2.8 IS or my siggy 120-300mm, but mostly with my 70-200 on my 40D at the local rink where the kids and adults play. The light was better than normal since the rink actually turned all of it and but I'm acutally used to shooting with 1/2 of them off.
These are my tips for shooting ice hockey.
Thanks for the kind words! Not all the glass is that bad, but usually, I can move around and find clean sheet, but not in this case.
I’m used to shooting with ½ of them off.
These are frames from a few practices and a scrimmage.
1. Milan Michalek instructed by new coach Todd McLellan in a drill; sharks picked up McLellan from the Red Wings and this will be his first season with the team.
2. Newbie Kaspar – he’s fast. Don’t know if he’ll make the team. Watching these players make me reason how slow I am when I skate. They're so fast that it's scary. The newbies are really hungry in their attempts to make the team, but I don't think there are many spots opened at all.
3. Traffic in front of the net. With the puck in the middle. Big Joe Thornton trying to put the puck in the net with Boucher trying to cover it up (successful)
4. Didn’t even see it coming; don’t think he even saw the shot until afterwards (a few seconds after this frame was taken). Newbie Jones.
5. Douglas Murray – interesting guy. Swedish, schooled at Cornell and loves to hit people. His nickname is "Crankshaft" --- he hits HARD
6. Scrappy Joe Pavelski being bugged by Christan Ehrhoff
7. Torrey Mitchell – Poor Kid. About twenty minutes after this was taken, he was injured in the scrimmage and broke his leg when he flew over the goalie. He’s out for about eight weeks and was looking good in securing his place on his second season in the NHL.
8. Brian Boucher, back up goalie extraordinaire
Had a chance to look at the San Jose Mercury News photos from that practice too. Yours are properly exposed as well as being white balanced. Something I can't say for the "pro" shots. You both have similar shots too. Where I see improvement are shots like #'s 6 & 7. Either tighter crop or open up a bit and let's see the skates.
Again, nicely done.
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-Fleetwood Mac
Me? Former referee though people have said I should make a comeback
The local team is doing quite well, but it's still a long season. I didn't get chance to go to the games, but there are plenty left in the season and I have a partial season pass and various friends who are willing to take me to the game :-) I'm a lucky girl!
There was another hockey fan at Moab. I spotted Liz sporting a Tampa Bay sweat shirt and she lamented that we have her favorite player.
It was a pleasure meeting you during the trip. If you ever find yourself in the bay area, please look me up. And if it's during hockey season, we'll catch a game and shoot some frames
And Ian, I would love to see you on the ice again. Except, you'll probably fall to the floor laughing you when see me "climb" over the boards to get to the bench. (note: i'm five feet tall on a good day in the morning and the boards are above my waste level).
I've been told by others that it's quite the spectacle, especially when I get stuck.
If you are ever in Columbus, I have full season PSLs just off Center Ice, 9 rows behind the home team bench. And take care of Jody Shelley, eh. He is dearly loved and missed here. Sharks are here 12/17/08 & 02/07/09.
-Fleetwood Mac
And yes, Shelly.
I saw him at the training camp and didn't recognize him until someone pointed him out to me! Clean cut and unbruised.
His face didn't stay looking this way for long -- less than one pre-season game.
I'm used to see his face with various shades of purple, blue and cut up like this:
or, like sporting the latest cuts and bruises from his altercations.
And yes, he has developed a loyal following out on the west coast.
If you're ever in the bay area, let me know!