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I'm looking to join next season, I'm 17 but will be turning 18 in November. It requires me to be 18 so will they except me?
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I'm looking to join next season, I'm 17 but will be turning 18 in November. It requires me to be 18 so will they except me?
Thanks
I'm looking to join next season, I'm 17 but will be turning 18 in November. It requires me to be 18 so will they except me?
Thanks
Call them up and ask. Sometimes it's a legal issue, other times it's just a logistics issue. If they do let you in, your parent/guardian may have to handle your paperwork.
From a practical perspective... I hope you're ready to get rocked. You may have a speed advantage, but you'll get thrown around like a ragdoll in your first season playing with men.
At 6'2 190lb, I went from being the biggest/strongest guy in minor hockey (house league ftw) to being average height, lanky, and weak.
Really? im pretty much the same size as you and i try to keep this size as my ideal weight. Sometimes i get lazy and go up to 195-197 and have to bring it own.
There is also a strength difference between a 18y/o and a 30y/o that are the same size and build. There was a thread a while back about "Man strength". Its weird how it works.
That said- as long as its a non checking league, size plays a diminished role.
There is also a strength difference between a 18y/o and a 30y/o that are the same size and build. There was a thread a while back about "Man strength". Its weird how it works.
That said- as long as its a non checking league, size plays a diminished role.
Most all recreational men's leagues are no check. Those that do allow checking are usually A leagues that have former pros and such.
As a 5'6 140 guy who plays in men's leagues, don't worry about it.
I would agree with that, but not every where on the ice my strength is a good asset in the corners, along the wall and in front of the net (in either end) I can protect the puck well, and hold my position well. Of course those younger guys with their speed in open ice Im usually screwed. I usually try to let them go outside for a bad angle shot while trying to stay in the passing lane. its funny when I catch them I own em, but catching them is usually the problem. but hey chasing some kids around helps keep me young so who cares anyways
That's why I said "a diminished role" and not "no role". At 6-0 205 lbs, I use my size similarly in the leagues I play in. Dig in the corners, camp the crease, screen the goalie... laugh when a 5-9 130lb kid tries to move me.
Thats why I said I agree with you, although I would rather have the legs and lungs of my youth again.
Most all recreational men's leagues are no check. Those that do allow checking are usually A leagues that have former pros and such.
As a 5'6 140 guy who plays in men's leagues, don't worry about it.