Brightwing
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I haven't played a game of hockey in ,,,,, 24 or 25 years now if my memory serves me correct (I think 96 or 97 was last time I played a game of hockey as I was still in Jr High)
And it was roller hockey and I was goalie with an old novelty Jason Vorhees mask reinforced by hard plastic outer shell , An old catchers mitt (I believe it was my uncles from late 70's) and pads made from padding from an old car seat and magazines tapped together by duct tape and black electrical tape
For chest protection I used an old pillow with magazines taped over it and wore double layers of clothing to cover rest of my body.
Since we used those 90's street hockey pucks and those things hurt like a son a bitch when you played goal it was never a comfortable experience not to mention there would always be that one asshole like 3 years older going to net and slashing the hell out me anytime there was rebound
Was never a good skater thus why I played goal
Still it was fun but by the summer of 97 everyone else had moved away and then eventually the old little hockey rink we used in Riverdale fell into disrepair (It was not in that good of shape to begin with) and eventually was torn up and turned into basketball courts
Also used to play in parking lot behind old Dolton Expo Center (Now a church) since it was usually empty on weekends since Dolton Expo Center was rarely used on Sundays
Random comment: goalies typically are sone of the best skaters on the team (if they are good).
Yeah but we were 11-14 year olds playing roller hockey
For that the goalie just had to be able to move side to side and be willing to attempt to stop the puck
Most people dont like idea of people shooting things at you or standing there waiting for play to come to them
Every other kid wanted to act like they were Roenick at time (By far the most popular Hawk back then) and score goals/hit/etc
Usually if your playing goal you would stop some shots then stand there waiting which is not for everyone especially kids who think they are all scoring a goal every time they have puck
I was a goalie.
Ok and you were likely better then me
I am talking about pickup hockey as a kid.. No one was that great
I played up through HS and AAA. I coached at those levels and now coach ACHA (club) college.
I played LW most of my life and am a “playmaker” aka I racked up way more assists than goals.
I broke my hip playing down in Tampa and have some screws in there now which makes skating super uncomfy so I really only get out there for tournaments.
Not sure what age I started exactly, (3 or 4?) My Dad went out and bought everything, put it on me while I was crying about it, kicked my ass out on the ice, and the rest is history.
Played competitive until 15/16. Made the high school hockey team, and that same year shattered my leg in half (bone popped through the skin) after being checked from behind chasing the puck into my end on the PP. (buddy crosschecked me on my ass, feet came out from under me 5 feet from the boards)
Basically stopped playing competitively after that, as I was just too scared to go into the corners to be successful. Didn't stop playing though, still play pick up to this day.
Feel like this is definitely a I'm not your buddy, guy situation.WTF??? Your buddy did this to you??
lol, no. Just a dude from another town/city.WTF??? Your buddy did this to you??
WTF??? Your buddy did this to you??
Ice rinks, restaurants and hotels.grew up playing pond hockey. My 8 yr old though has played yr round hockey since he was 3 and just signed up for travel hockey. So forseeable future my life will be spent at ice rinks
Were you playing in the senior tournament in Tampa when you broke your hip? If so, I know a bunch of guys that play in the nationals there, pretty much every season.
lol fair enough, he was yelling "I'm going to f***ing kill you" as he was chasing me, so that would probably fit better.I would have used douche or asshole, personally. Haha
Ice rinks, restaurants and hotels.
Kiss your weekends goodbye and hold on for a financial ride.
Very true. However, our whole family loves it and we get to spend a lot of time together. It should be interesting when my youngest starts travel though.Ice rinks, restaurants and hotels.
Kiss your weekends goodbye and hold on for a financial ride.