Now on too the craziness. Since we are a very responsible young group of men, we decided that we would go to Panera to talk about our preparation. We wanted to talk about costs, flights, scheduling, and packing. It was a nice thought that we would be all business but for 90% of the conversation it was simply about hockey. We did fit in that 10% of important stuff which made it possible for 4 of us too purchase airline tickets the next day. Fortunately, Bendog, Bryan, Corey and I got tickets on the same flight. Chazz will be flying on a different airline, he said something about being too cool for us, or something like that. Talking about too cool, Tyler Woyshner has not yet decided if he can make it. Actually, he's in quite the dilemma. He plays for Drexel and would have to miss some key games if he skips for Minnesota. He assures us all he's going to talk to his coach and make it happen, I'm not convinced. I would completely understand though, it's a tough situation.
So now that the important stuff seems to be coming together, how do a bunch of indoor ice hockey players and roller hockey players prepare for their favorite sport played outdoors? Not just outdoors but on a lake in below freezing weather. Corey's dad had suggested going to our roller hockey rinks at night while its cold in our under ware. Nice try Mr. P but we aren't that close of friends. I don't think there really is a way to prepare for that kind of weather. Hopefully once we hit the ice and start skating we won't even notice -__-. One way to deal with the cold, would be our attempts to grow beards. If you don't know anyone who plays hockey you won't understand a hockey player's fascination with beards. My bet is that Narb(Bryan) ends up with the best beard. Nothing beats a blond hair here or there. In reality I might end up with the best one only because I've been growing it since thanksgiving. We all know Corey Isn't called Sasquatch for nothing though. He could shave the night before we fly and still have me beat. It doesn't come without a price though, I'm pretty sure my girlfriend and mother think I look homeless. Fortunately they understand, kind of sorta.
You may not know but this tournament doesn't use regular goal nets that your use to seeing in hockey. They use a wooden goal that's 6 inches off the ice and its 6 feet long. There are 2 slots that are a foot long that you have to slide the puck into for a goal. At Panera one of our "tough" decisions was too make one and bring it to our roller hockey rinks to practice. So we did without hesitation. What other way to practice than incorporating usual basketball games into pond hockey practicing games. Around the world and knockout were our choices and we played until 12:30 at night. Sasquatch was the victor of Around the World but he struggled late in the game when he had to make his last shot and couldn't take the mock cheering from the rest of us. Bendog was...well Bendog might want to practice some more.(I'm going to get yelled at for that comment)
I'm probably forgetting some stuff that should be said, but I think it's safe to say the boys are getting excited for this trip. Flights are bought, hotel rooms are reserved, and we are always playing and practicing so that is never a concern. Can't wait to share more about this trip and experience with you all. If I don't write anything in the next few days, have a Merry Christmas.
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