Well, last week was our pre-season practice and game. It was a fun night, but I was pretty tired. Beast and I got there early, like we were supposed to as goalies (out teams were scheduled to scrimmage each other), and the prior session was going but without goalies. So, they asked if we wanted to sub in after they were done practicing. I convinced Beast that we should! =)
So, we were able to practice a bit with them and then scrimmage. By the time that game was over and the Zamboni was doing its thing, I was then sent into Locker Room #3 to be introduced to my actual team. Tada!!! "Hello, this is your goalie!" So, I stripped off my already sweaty jersey, and put on my new team jersey. So, we practiced then played a scrimmage. The coach was nice enough to let me sit out some of the drills since I had already skated a session beforehand. After awhile, the gear starts to wear you down, especially us newbies, since we're not used to skating in that much extra gear. We haven't done the math, but we're guessing it's at least 20 lbs.extra weight we carry. We also determined that the pads all weigh a lot more after being in them two hours. Walking in was much easier than walking out!
I got a "bagel" in the first game, but since it was only a scrimmage, I really shouldn't count it. The second scrimmage, well, we're not gonna count at all. For the first half of the game, the puck didn't even get into our zone. Since it was supposed to be a learning experience, my team started helping them out by giving the other girls help as they played and letting them get the puck. Poor girls though, they would end up on their backs more often then not. So, when they would finally come my way, I pretty much just stood there. We gotta build each other up in the pre-season! Next week, the season is officially on and I won't be so nice! =)
I will cheering on Beast's team Trailer Craft on Saturday afternoon at UAA at 545pm if anyone wants to join me. I plan to make a sign and everything! LOL! Woot! She's a Beast in the Crease!
ej
So, we were able to practice a bit with them and then scrimmage. By the time that game was over and the Zamboni was doing its thing, I was then sent into Locker Room #3 to be introduced to my actual team. Tada!!! "Hello, this is your goalie!" So, I stripped off my already sweaty jersey, and put on my new team jersey. So, we practiced then played a scrimmage. The coach was nice enough to let me sit out some of the drills since I had already skated a session beforehand. After awhile, the gear starts to wear you down, especially us newbies, since we're not used to skating in that much extra gear. We haven't done the math, but we're guessing it's at least 20 lbs.extra weight we carry. We also determined that the pads all weigh a lot more after being in them two hours. Walking in was much easier than walking out!
I got a "bagel" in the first game, but since it was only a scrimmage, I really shouldn't count it. The second scrimmage, well, we're not gonna count at all. For the first half of the game, the puck didn't even get into our zone. Since it was supposed to be a learning experience, my team started helping them out by giving the other girls help as they played and letting them get the puck. Poor girls though, they would end up on their backs more often then not. So, when they would finally come my way, I pretty much just stood there. We gotta build each other up in the pre-season! Next week, the season is officially on and I won't be so nice! =)
I will cheering on Beast's team Trailer Craft on Saturday afternoon at UAA at 545pm if anyone wants to join me. I plan to make a sign and everything! LOL! Woot! She's a Beast in the Crease!
ej
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