Prowler MVP and netminder Mike Howie is already gearing up for the season, adding some flashy new equipment to his arsenal. Mike will be sporting the new RBK 8K goalie pads for the coming season, thus eliminating his decade old pads that earned him MVP status and back stopping the team to the division title.

"These pads are just unreal!" said Howie. "Both pads weight less than one of my old ones. It's going to be scary thinking how fast I can get from post to post now. Especially with all the 2 on 1 and 3 on 1's that my D-Men leave me hanging with." joked Mike.

In addition to the new light weight puck stoppers, Howie will be wearing a new mask to allow him better vision of the ice and the puck. Painted with raindrops to reflect his irrigation technician career, the new lid will will work nicely with upcoming uniforms, giving Howie a entirely new look that is sure to intimidate fellow opponents.