Hockey For Dad?

With all this excitement over N’s hockey, the idea of hockey for dad came up. What does it all mean? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a hockey player, I just play one on TV. I love the game, and I love watching my son, but it’s come up a few times that I should start playing. I never really gave it much thought, there’s so much gear, and after my humbling with those teenagers on the ice, I felt like I had a long road ahead before I suited up for a hockey game.

However, the other day I noticed that one of the rinks was offering learn to play hockey for adults. Wow, could this be a sign? They said you could slide a little on all the equipment, and could skip the pants and shoulder pads. One of the fathers on N’s team lent me some shin and elbow pads, so I have most of the stuff. I’d just need a jersey, which would cost around $15. Then I’m all set. Should I do it? That’s the big question.

The time of the clinic might work, as well, since it’s early on a weekday, so if R could go into work a little late, it would all be possible. This could be the start of something big. Bear in mind, I would most likely be the most inexperienced person out there, not to mention maybe one of the oldest, so there’s a long road ahead, but you gotta start somewhere, right? It reminds me of ultimate frisbee, I went into a situation where not only was I humbled, but I felt like I was a true liability. I stuck with it, however, and over time I found my niche and fell in love with the game. Could this be the fate that awaits me in hockey? I can’t say for sure, but I sure hope so.

Until the next time, thanks for reading, and thanks to Kriss Szkurlatowski for the pic.