Thread: How many of you have ever actually played ice hockey?

Originally Posted by eddieshack23

I started playing hockey when I was 5. At Culver Ice Rink, where the Kings practiced in those days.

Haven't been able to play for a few years due to injuries (getting older stinks).

The line of "get every puck yourself" also stood out for me. Play your position.

For those of us that love to play, have fun. We are paying to do it.

Don't take it so seriously that you don't have any fun.

DING! DING!! DING!!!

WE HAVE A WINNAH!!!

I have played in one roller league, and I've been "playing" for 8 years now. I go out to pick up and just enjoy the game. I used to get pissed off when I couldn't handle the puck well or pass great, but then I realized I'm not a pro hockey player. I'm hanging out with my buddies and enjoying the time and the competition. Nothing more, nothing less. It's a great way to burn off steam, a few calories and money buying gear/paying for ice time. If I miss a pass or turn over the puck (which I'm great at) I know that I really have nothing invested in this game except trying to have a good time.

I used to play Ice hockey but found I get more pleasure from tonsil hockey.

Sadly no. still a hockey virgin. :D

Of course I have. Dont you remember the Avery pushups mang ?

Originally Posted by SuperCalo2000

Sadly no. still a hockey virgin. :D

Of course I have. Dont you remember the Avery pushups mang ?

You did them with your knees on the ground like a girl. That doesn't count, and neither does your goal because of the wuss-ups.

King Santa wants to wish you a Happy Festivus. Now **** off!

Originally Posted by Dr. Naysay

To be fair... the Thread Title was condescending and the post itself wasn't really seeking a sincere response.

Hatter started this same kind of post several years ago. Got the same responses. It's a pretty tired question.

Originally Posted by eddieshack23:2296227

The line of "get every puck yourself" also stood out for me. Play your position.

One of the best things a coach of mine told me while growing up was "Play correctly and that will make everyone else have to (plat correctly) as well"

Even now that my competitive days are (mostly) receding in the rear view mirror, I still make it a point to move to the right spots, headman the puck to the open man and just play the way you are supposed to

Originally Posted by jmanwoods69

Originally Posted by Dexter

We should get Gretzky as a coach first. He'll shape us into NHLers!

I agree and chowder heads on this site think I'm stupid.
Gretzky is a winner, a professional and has experience on all levels as a coach, player, gm, etc.

Oh man this guys great.

Originally Posted by jmanwoods69

It was a sincere question, not meant to be condescending at all.
Just wandering the point of view from people on the blog.
I'm sorry if it seemed that way.
I know most people have played: football, baseball or basketball at some point, but hockey isn't played as much, especially here in CA.

Well then my apologies. Generally when someone brings that topic up it's to suggest that only people with experience playing ice hockey would have the kind of insight that's about to get handed out.

i don't play hockey... i just like beating people up.