And Now for Something Completely Different…

I can no longer blow off my knee injury. I’m having it X-rayed this weekend, which means I can’t play rat hockey with friends tomorrow or in my game on Monday. Well, maybe I could because I see the PCP Monday afternoon, but I’ve already asked someone to sub for me. I, of course, am convinced that I may never play again.

In any case, here’s something I’ve never done before — posted a video. This was taken with Brian’s camera phone through a glass window from the bar above the rink. Though this is supposed to be an instructional league, all levels are welcome, and the majority of the white team’s players have stronger skating, shooting, and puck handling skills. Some have (to me) obviously play(ed) together.

I’m on the black team, jersey #1, of course! Be sure to turn the volume up a tad for the soundtrack. Heehee. I think it was coming from the bar, but somehow the song, R.E.M.’s “The One I Love” seems appropriate, mainly the second chorus. The play I make comes really quickly in the beginning of the video. The huge (to me), white player takes a shot on me. It’s a scrimmage, so there’s no stoppage in play. Did I mention this is a co-rec league?