Back To Winnipeg | Does Hockey Define Me?
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
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I'm back in Winnipeg, and planning my comeback into pro hockey. This is a look into my current mindset of levelling up my life outside of the rink, my workout routine, and some stories I've never told from Motor City and Watertown. I post new vlogs like this every Sunday at 10am eastern! :)
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Timestamps
00:00 The last 2 years in 20 seconds
00:19 My level up mindset out of hockey
02:02 Becoming the man I want to be
03:10 BetterHelp Get 10% off your 1st month of therapy with code "TRAVSUCKS"
04:25 Back to work in the gym
05:12 Freshly shaved cut and painted sticks
05:44 Working on my goaltending with Brant Hilton / Evolution Goaltending
08:32 The untold stories of Motor City and Watertown
10:40 Winnipeg white out
11:40 My workout routine - Спорт
LOL 'I chased genuinely being likeable to now, (...) I don't need to be liked by anybody' Trav's villain arc is doubling down demanding respect by people who can read the writing on the wall. Trav, you used to be GENUINELY likeable just being you. Getting cut from the FED and blaming it on this, that and the other while not being able to identify the one constant in every situation that is you. Your delusional grandeur of yourself has made you unlikeable. I still watch, I still support, I still look forward to every video, I still WANT you to succeed.
Trav is a narcisit. I dont know where he gets his sense of entitlement. Just look at the pictures and videos he posts. He sees himself as a legit pro goalie. He his in fact horrible. In 6 years he hasnt even started 20 games. Hes got awefull stats and he talks like he knows everything. The co host of his podcast doesnt help his delusions either. Pumps his tires left and right and doesnt know anything about hockey. I also garante that Travis is disliked by his teamates
Trav - I made it to pro hockey.
Thor - Did you really though?
Eyes are sensitive from the goal light ...
thats actually a pretty good one hahahahh
Buddy's got a Kochetkov attitude, with a Samsonov skill set...
You’re just not a good goalie period, stop telling yourself your an FPHL level goalie, you cant go from never playing high level hockey to a semi professional level, you only got where you did because of the social media background you have. Simple as that.
The journey is done Trav…
Love ya but quit cutting your sticks. Pascal told you, Buj told you, Keeks told you. Your blocker sits so low when on ice it's 50 percent overlapped with pad. For having so much vid and content I don't know how you can't see it
Ok, so the full on grifting has started since the “Pro” hockey didn’t work out, the sleezy comments about women are also brutal since you “Define” yourself as a man of character, you have nothing without UA-cam, the well is drying up and that is all you care about, clicks and making money off of sympathetic people is exactly what Defines you
literally couldn't say it any better
Trav has literally no content now. Its hilarious.
Trav in a previous vlog you said you never been cut, but at 1:09 in this vlog you said you been cut, what’s up with that?
Congratulations, you've now realised dude's a constant liar.
Use to watch hockey on this page, now I feel like I’m awkwardly in a corner of a therapy session.
Therapy sessions and training montages
You’ve worked harder to chase a dream than most ever would! You’ve got more stamps on your passport than most ever will! You’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime and you’ve had experiences during your journey that most can only dream of! I’d say you’ve had a very rich and successful career despite it not being what you thought it would be! You deserve to be proud of yourself!!
more stamps on his passport than saves in a game xD
We've found Trav's burner account lol
"Friendships that will last a lifetime" ?
Good job staying positive. Better to fail doing something you love than succeed doing something you hate. Good luck.
Always with you Trav! Your videos have helped my game massively and I am forever grateful. Keep working man
Always enjoyed sharing them with you!
Just go to fucking beer league
Looks like the session at Glenwood went well. Ice time is always good for the soul. You will land on your feet Trav.
So I’m trying not to sound like a dick or negative but with you not having a team why not find a beer league team to play with until you get a team that away your still playing regularly and staying warm and getting more net time as well. I know a lot of guys I play with used to play professional hockey and that’s what they did so they wouldn’t get out of sink with their playing regiment.
100%. Since I started watching his channel he’s only played a handful of actual hockey games. He needs to join some high-level men’s leagues and get some games under his belt.
There is a beer league where I live that has a bunch of former pros, division 1 players in it. I would think that would be a good thing to get into.
I've always wondered if the reason is that he worries if he plays beer league then it could become evident that he is a beer league level goalie. He currently can state he is better than that because he has had a handful of poor performances at a semi-pro level and the average person can't compare how a goalie who gets lit up in low level semi-pro would compare to beer league. If he plays beer league his critics can be proven right. Same reason that he won't play against the pro women after claiming he is at their level (even after they offered to take him up on that challenge).
Yup he should at least pop in in some open hockey…. I skate w some former pros and current guys in Travis similar situation at my local rinks
@@youtubeaccount6317 what’s the video title
Another very impressive video, Trav. Just keep on truckin' and believing. Over the past 20-odd years I've spent quite a lot of time around hockey players and few are as intelligent and as mature as you. No bullcrap! Happy New Year from England. It's going to be a good one.
Love your positive attitude. It’s your life and you are living it. I’m enjoying watching you grow your skills and grow as a person. 👊
only way to keep it my friend
First off, with all the UA-cam success you may be more of a UA-camr now! But it’s all about the journey and whether you play for 2 years or 20, hockey is just a chapter. Keep doing you
I'd say do whatever feels right for you bud. Sucks your hockey career in the FPHL has been so short but opportunities are everywhere. Hope you'll find a new team sooner or later. Happy new year Trav !
Thank you so much for sharing your experience about your journey. I'm so glad for you that the fears don't win you. How we think, how we act, and how we react will be a reflection of our reality in every aspect of our lives. As a pro athlete, there are big challenges and pressure, and being ready mentally, physically, and spiritually is when the real success shows up! Thank you for sharing your personal improvement and inspiring hockey athletes that mental performance is key to reaching a high level.
The brain is so powerful my friend!
so without hockey and your podcast who are you then since hockey doesn't defind you?
it's about who you become in the process because that's all you get to keep
So who are you then? @@trav4oilers
You would think there would be more content now that hes done playing hockey.
Good vlog!👍
Happy New Year!
Welp, you and samsonov have something in common, you’re both sieves and you both got waived 😂
i hope everything goes well for you trav you are an hard worker
While it’s true that hockey doesn’t define you, the argument is that when you’re a hockey player, you have to work your ass off as a hockey player.
Trav. How do you work on explosiveness when going cross crease?
Suggesting you retire is love and support when you face constant uphill challenges. I believe you can be incredibly successful at many things, I just feel your path in hockey prevents you from flourishing.
Absolutely loved the "talking heads", format like the golden days haha.
Happy new year brother🙌⚡️🙌
Very happy to hear you are on the up and up, grabbing 2024 by the horns in the healthiest way possible.. love it✅️👏
Happy new year too you too
Love the vids and have been following since the Jr. B Lundar days. At some point I would love to see a transition back to in/behind the net GoPro videos like the good old days in a competitive mens league.
I don't believe that will happen anytime soon
Trav, it sounds like a dichotomy. The podcast helps get you in town, but also helps you exit town.
Trav often talks about the value he brings to a team. But Trav only brings value off the ice, not on. The team doesn't need to pay someone for negative press. A team blogger who posted negative things about the front office would be fired; that's what happens with Trav.
"I'm pro "monologue always reminds me why you're delusional
If this is the end thank you for the years of content been watching you since 2017 I hope a team pick you up my man!!
thank you for all of your support
Love you trav keep grinding I know you can do it been watching since before you were on the dirt dogs lol
Keep Chasing it
I enjoy these! 😎
The definition of insanity….
You can still play and enjoy for years, it’s a blessing to enjoy the sport.
No matter what happens you put in a lot of work and you’re happy.
No kidding, I have started to get Tampax ads during these videos. Maybe the algorithm has leveled up.
Happy new year Trav! Best of luck with finding a new team in 2024!
We want POHO cards!
that was the best 10 minutes in all of POHO’s history.
Happy New Years!
happy new years to you too!
Welcome to France! Hope you have a go here
ignore the hate Trav.....wishing you well in the new year and beyond! Keep chasing your dream! You have had so many adventures due to hockey...some good some not....keep on keeping on!
Thank you brother!
Time to start a golf channel here in Winnipeg trav you have a player here
8:19
Dude!! What a sequence.. Had to watch slo-mo to really appreciate it.. Getting the right knee on that first shot then getting across for the huge glove save.
Catching up and still need to watch Vancouver vid.. But keep making saves like that and you'll find a new opportunity! Hope it comes soon
Thanks for watching dude :)
Have you ever considered playing Senior hockey? Lots of team need goaltending for the Allan Cup?
Time to try a the Brian’s eclipse!
Nice video. Keep on working on your butterfly save form. In this video, sometimes, you kept the five hole closed, and other times, it was open. When you play at a higher level, you are going to face shooters who will expose your weaknesses. Guys hanging out near the crease will try to shoot shots, deflections and rebounds into your five hole. Hope you can find more pick-up games to face more game-like situation shots.
“I have no chick, single as a Pringle”
Thank you to Better Help for making me a better man
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Most likely hockey will not define you as a person, but definitely defines you you as a hockey player and especially pro hockey player. Hope to see you land some team and get some games done and footage from these as well. Keep up the grind and all the best for 24! 👌
Kid, like a year after I start to follow you I’ve said that for a pro hockey player your a hell of a UA-camr.
Keep it going with them videos and if you want to be a valuable pro goalie, work on closing that 5 hole, and again I believe Pasco told you not to shave your stick just because some pro guy does it, I think you should listen to him.
Good that you’re taking therapy, but if owning a car, having a girlfriend and a place to live are screwing with your mind…sort that therapy is not working
Have a good one, I hope the new year brings joy and happiness 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Dude ten bucks for a card…you have to be kidding us right? 😂😂😂
Do reviews on gear or talk about mods if the pro thing does not work
So much copium
Your done bud thats ok , you need to watch the joe rogen episode where he tells his friend Brendan Schaub he not that good and ge needs to move on your spinning your wheels
Literally wore the same outfit when I saw him on the seabus
lets go! should have said hi :)
The mindset cannot be beaten…
The stuff you say about your former employers is why you will not get another FED look. They do not want the baggage.
Looks like your time is up trav. Unlike Michael Hutchinson who seems to have 9 lives in the NHL
what paint do you use to white out the stick
automotive paint !
@@trav4oilers Buy a super light stick, shave the paddle down to the point that it's a mechanical detriment, then ADD weight with paint? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Keep chasing the dream brother! Haters gonna hate
I’m glad you’re getting help. You need some accountability to yourself. The situations you are in are a direct reflection of things you have said, done, or reacted too. Just my opinion, go back to school. Find your career while working your passion.
Well in my opinion you are defined with hockey cause of your journey. Your adds and what you have be able to do getting to play “pro” hockey . It’s not a bad day at the end of the day you get to say you’ve got to play a lot higher then a lot of people , that’s facts ! Now you can focus on your culinary career or use your fame while it’s still warm and sell homes or cars . And keep doing the hockey stuff while playing senior locally or even beer league . Still alot of decent leagues and players out there just not pro .
Say what you want about Winnipeg's reputation, but the Architecture and layout are truly stunning. It's a beautiful city.
Stunning!
I wish you a team for 2024!!! Why not France another stamp for the passeport lol
not one single team tehre will waste money or time on a goalie with Travis skill level
Been watching your vids since you tried out for the Kings; you’re an incredible person who’s on an epic journey… however it ends up, will be what it is. You’ve given so many people entertainment and inspiration.
Keep grinding, keep improving, all the best in 2024! The majority of us here are actually rooting for you.
Cheers from a random beer leaguer
You said your eyes are very sensitive to light. Have you had them checked out? Do you wear contacts? How are your eyes in bright arenas?
On;y important thing Trav , you are happy ….
Make w-t-fouke pleases you
Hockey is a great game , if you want to play force it as much as you can
Happy 2024 , santé , bonheur , succès!🎉
I'm curious to see if there would be ANY interest from any teams if the youtube channel and the podcast went dead silent.
doubt it
@@trav4oilers At least you're honest!
It's frightening if you think this is the best version of yourself. That means the is no room for growth, improvement, etc. perhaps you feel this is the better that's ever been, but keep climbing. You can go higher.
Best to date, self improvement never stops
Dude love you trav...wish these haters in these posts were mandated to post current pictures of themselves....full length pics.....current pics.....lol, you get the point....watched you from the start...mid 40s goalie and HS teacher. Wish most people had half the motivation you do. Keep up the positive attitude and vibe and your future will only be bright and prosperous....and the haters will be still on their couches typjng away and withering away
The difference is, the haters aren't trying to claim they're playing professional hockey
I am a pro lol
that actually would be hilarious
Great job on the ice. Keep chasing the dream Trav!
LoL we were just talking about him last night. Good to see a new video, ay?
@mgiedeman yup I always look forward to Trav's videos
@@youtubeaccount6317 he was moving well out there. At least he made the pro level. I never will
@@booman3138 he never made the pro level.
@tommywd40 fphl is considered pro. It goes NHL, AHL, ECHL, SPHL and finally FPHL
Pulling for you to succeed and always tuning in to watch. I never comment, and not saying I have the answers but I see a lot of focus in your videos on bulking (high protein/calorie diet) and heavy weight lifting and not enough focus on plyometrics, cardio and cutting (caloric deficit to lose weight). Your size is a huge advantage but your weight and slowness is not. You would gain so much if you lean out and focus more on speed and agility. Mix in some skip rope, agility ladder drills and plyometrics, also never underestimate the benefit of long distance running.
Trav , one thing that has defined you is to not give up and still continue on and I would say that you have a great skill in marketing and public relations you should start a hockey school for goalies because I think you would be a great teacher and I wish you a great 2024
i'm doing coaching mentoring now! travisridgengoaltending.janeapp.com
trav is it too late to start goal at 14 and make any pro hockey even fphl
yes
Respect the Grind!
For your sake, I really hope not.
Joe pace should of kept you around for there utube channel cause its brutal
butter
I’d focus on getting a lot quicker with your movements especially your feet.. do ladder drills, jump rope, and do short changing directions sprints.. sit up straighter your leaning forward way too much that’s why you got sniped glove side over your shoulder and remember to pray 🙏🏽 and thank god
I’ll start by saying I would classify myself as a hater on you Trav. I personally think after casually watching your content for over 4 years that the writing as long been on the wall that teams use you for the publicity aspect and personally I don’t think you’ve grown as a player in that time. I still am baffled at how many goals get let in at your size and with as much coaching you’ve gotten.
With all that being said, I hope your journey continues. I turned down junior offers and some D-3 offers far away from home and hung up my skates the day I turned 18 because I was told it’s better to start college where it was gonna be paid for academically than pursuing hockey. I’ve regretted it for the last decade. So seeing someone continuing to plug away at the dream, I can respect.
Thanks for sticking around consistently brother.
UA-cam defines you, not hockey.
Honestly … I respect you. Seriously! Because life is/should be all about the quest for happiness…. But. I think a lot of viewers just want to hear the transparency from you every now and again. The truth. Truth being your cameras/channel/antics have affected your success man. Because you are a “good” goaltender. This UA-cam has inhibited your hockey success undoubtedly IMO.
Agreed
Its opened doors, but closed them as well. Take it for what it is, i wouldn't change anything
Hockey, or any single activity, doesn't define a person. Its the reasons behind doing those things that really help to define a person. For example, if you dream of playing professional hockey and you are putting relentless effort into getting better and achieve that dream then that certainly contributes to defining you as a person. But if you are doing all of this to gloat that you "played professional hockey" over other peoples heads then that certainly contribute to defining you in more of a negative light. And this logic pretty much applies to anyone and any activity that they may do.
And just to confirm, I am not saying you are doing the negative side. Just showing how it could contribute to defining a person in both a positive and negative way.
not gloating, just documenting my journey through it my friend
@@trav4oilers Yeah sorry, I wasn't trying to say you were. I was more just showing how it can be seen in both a positive and negative way.
I don't know how your 'ok' with never having money and/ or a career? Where and when does this end? You are wasting valuable years of your life that you could be using towards a 'career' (whatever that may be), by being a 3rd string goalie making $100 a week and living out of a basement. IDK man....just not the route I would go (even loving hockey). Time to move on....just my opinion.
5:43
my man - the shaving of your stick is hurting your game - it affects your stance.
LOVE YAH BROTHER
0h back to Van? Well if your ever stranded or in Kamloops dinners on me.
I do love free dinner!
Can you close your butterfly?
YES
“Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.”
If you ever want to move up in the hockey world you need to fix that fucking butterfly, it’s good and all that your putting in workout montages but you need to work on your flexibility, you’ll go no where if you don’t fix it
His 5-hole is always open, it’s obvious he can’t close it when moving laterally, it’s has always been dropping down with knees exposed, no attention to detail after that
Ever thought of playing in England? You wont get in elite or national league but NIHL 1 south/north is about same level as FPHL. Top goalie in that league (me) can earn anywhere from £100-£200 a week
How many import slots do teams get in NIHL1 though? Not many I'm guessing, so why would they give up a valuable slot to some dude with an 11 GAA in an equivalent league?
of course!
@@jimxvx332 changed the rule this year. Can have up to 3 imports on the game sheet and can be on the ice at the same time
Stay focused trav
When someone repeatedly tells you how “happy” they are….Don’t believe them, it’s rarely true. Haha
By all metrics except UA-cam subs, this guy is failing at ALL aspects of life LOL. Yeh, I’m sure he’s super happy. Driving his moms car….
I wish you a lot of luck
Trav, you inspired me to start playing in net. For that, I thank you. But my man, you just dont have it. You seem almost lethargic out there. You used to be a likeable guy. I dont know where you get your sense of entitlement from. You're working for it, we can see that but its obviously not panning out. Just hang em up and enjoy playing some beer league
Love that I inspired you brother, thanks for the message :)
I sure hope not, hockey is your hobby
I have been watching you for a few years now and rooting for you and sometimes even sticking up for you when other people are calling you Out, but I have to say my opinion talking. Trash about teams you've played for.
or just Bringing up bad things that happen when you're on. Those teams is a bad idea. It makes you look like a sore loser.
ok hear me out i feel like yu do really good with the coach there then on your own its like your can keep that knowledge its like me playing golf i can get lessons then go on my own and am terrible i get its hard