Let me just say for the record that I think I hockeyed myself out this weekend. Is there such a thing? I went to sticktime on Sat morning. Then to women's practice on Sun morning and played the game that night. I'm having trouble walking and what in the hell is happening with my butt cheeks? I haven't felt this sore since Learn to Play class.
Sticktime was good. I worked on edges and passing and catching and facing the play and turns and shots. It is really nice of Jill to take the time to do this for me. I really want this to be the season that things come together, so I'm working really hard. She says that she notices a difference. Now I just need the team to notice.
Women's practice was a blast! Usually I get frustrated at first, but not this time. I was over with the newer skaters working on skating and it was kind of nice to be the more skilled one :) For the scrimmage I was always right wing and always with the same two girls. That worked out great as well. I had one bad moment when I panicked taking the puck in the offensive zone. After that I took it in a couple of times. I had some good passes and some good steals. There weren't too many people, so we were running a 1:1 rotation with the whistle being blown to change. Maverick was there and it was good seeing him again. Damn, he is fast. Every time I got the puck, he was right there stealing it away. One time I just yelled out no, and he let me take the shot. It was nice of him. At the end I got recognized as the most improved player of the scrimmage. I have to tell you, it was awesome!
Then to the game. I was a little nervous being back with the guys and Allegra. Especially after having played in the am. I was worried about having enough speed and stamina for the game. I was right to be worried. I tried my best, but sometimes when I went to move, I just didn't. Not much happened while I was on offense. Then because we were losing so badly, I got put on D with Fern. Hosanna!!! I love D. I love Fern. I think I played much better on D. I was more aggressive. Certainly got to do more. No goals against us and Dan scored while we were out, so that makes us +1 :)
That goal was the only one of the night, so we went down in flames....7-1. Horrible. Honestly, there was a bunch of standing around. There was bunching. There was puck chasing. There was not even trying to hold it into the offensive zone. Just a crap game all the way around. The only one busting their butt was Allegra. If I was her, I'd be pissed.
So now I've learned, not quite so much hockey in one weekend. Or, get in better shape!!!
