Good as Gould Update
It totally rocked, and I had a great time. Not only that, I learned a ton of stuff, including things that I was taught to do by non-goalie coaches but that I really shouldn’t be doing.
I was the only female there last night, but everyone there treated me with respect. It was a lot of hard work, but I learned so much in just that one hour. Of course, this left me totally pooped for my team’s practice directly afterwards, but it was well worth it. I highly recommend Good as Gould for anyone wanting to learn to play goal or improve the skills they already have.
Brian took some pictures of our practice and scrimmage last night, which you can see here. Because we didn’t have many players show up last night, we ended up scrimmaging 3-on-3, which is why the rink looks so small.
Just wait a year–it will be the “Bad as Barb” clinic, where Darth Goalie teaches her apprentices how to use the Dark Side of the Force to stone the opposition . . . Glad you had fun!
February 23, 2007 4:10 pm
It’s so obvious what a high hockey is for you. I’d imagine the other players have tons of respect for you playing with a bunch of guys.
February 23, 2007 7:34 pm
pantheranon, “Bad as Barb” — :d! I think I’m going to start taping my stick red from now on.
jane, it’s definitely a high. It also helps that it’s something that I can’t forget — I do better with hands-on things, like when I started taking those metalsmithing classes. Did you know that I was discharged from the hospital two Fridays ago and traveled to South Bend, IN, the next day for a game? I think that definitely earns me the title of Dark Lord of the Ice.
As for whether or not I get respect from the others — do you mean the other women? I don’t know if I do or not. I’m just really glad that the guys I do play with and this new group of coaches don’t treat me like a girl. They may go a little easier on me for some of the drills, but that’s because I’m still a beginner.
February 24, 2007 7:49 am
That sounds like a blast! I’m slightly jealous that opportunity is even available where I’m not!
February 24, 2007 11:04 am
Hi, Mocha — thanks for stopping by! Hockey is a TOTAL blast! I don’t know where you’re located, but just because you’re a woman doesn’t mean you have to play on a women’s team or league. I play rat (pick-up) hockey with men on Tuesday mornings, and more and more rinks offer house leagues for beginning adult players on co-rec teams. It’s a great stress reliever!
February 24, 2007 12:27 pm
I still need to get my rear in gear and check out the local hockey team here, it’s on my list!
Glad you had a good time (*)
February 24, 2007 8:20 pm
Check it out? Woman, you need to start playing! (y) Are you still looking to replace your Red Wings hoodie? My team carries some too, you know.
February 25, 2007 2:26 am