Pete Dunham
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- Nov 8, 2015
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So this week I'll be playing my first organized hockey game. Coudln't happen at a worse timing, since I haven't skated since January.
A little background: I got into a really bad ATV accident at age 19 years of age. I didn't pick up skating again until 26 or 27, mainly due to psychological reasons, but found free time and the guts to get back.
So for the past 3 or 4 years, I've been going to stick and puck sessions, a few shinnys and fun skates to keep up with hockey and skating.
I'll be honest, it isn't that great. I will overskate a puck, trip here and there, and possibly won't be able to do a quick stop when required. My cardio is great, I'm in good shape, eat healthy and all. I played a lot of ball hockey.
With all of this, I agreed to play for a rec/beer league team, they needed players and I've been considering it for a while. With all my skating weaknesses, should I give it a go? Be honest. I don't want to disappoint the guys seeing how bad I could possibly be, they do know I'm a complete newb but they accepted me anyway.
Im already commited for one game. Any tips? Should I back out from the rest of the games they signed up for?
A little background: I got into a really bad ATV accident at age 19 years of age. I didn't pick up skating again until 26 or 27, mainly due to psychological reasons, but found free time and the guts to get back.
So for the past 3 or 4 years, I've been going to stick and puck sessions, a few shinnys and fun skates to keep up with hockey and skating.
I'll be honest, it isn't that great. I will overskate a puck, trip here and there, and possibly won't be able to do a quick stop when required. My cardio is great, I'm in good shape, eat healthy and all. I played a lot of ball hockey.
With all of this, I agreed to play for a rec/beer league team, they needed players and I've been considering it for a while. With all my skating weaknesses, should I give it a go? Be honest. I don't want to disappoint the guys seeing how bad I could possibly be, they do know I'm a complete newb but they accepted me anyway.
Im already commited for one game. Any tips? Should I back out from the rest of the games they signed up for?