Again

So there I am, Friday night, Playing hockey in soaking cold hockey equipment. It only took a couple lengths of the rink before it appeared that I was sweating. The heavy equipment added a couple of pounds to my gear. SO, there I was couple of lengths later, sweating my bag off...

I joined the team not even aware that there was a goalie. I didnt know what positions were available. I love to play forward. I get to be balls deep in the offense, standing if front of the net. Trying to steal the puck from the defense, getting break aways, the most exciting part of the game.




So during the stretches we chat about whos playing D. The circle of guys start shouting out what they are playing, and its going in a circle, and I say "what ever." That is later on changed to D. Knowing I would get more ice time. I dont mind sitting back. Watching the cherry pickers, making the big poke checks, clearing the net of screens, making the occasional hip check.

Im still drying off my gear, its sitting outside in a drizzle of rain. I'll let it sit for a while longer, if it starts to clear up, it will dry. If not, Im going to have to find a tarp, or even put it in the car hold (garage for you non-simpsons watchers).





I love hockey, I dont care if Im watching the game and cheering for a team that no one likes. Or playing and scoring a hat trick.

Hockey is a great game!