Entry FeedSix days and counting until we start our women's hockey. Did I mention that we hired a coach that looks a little like Sidney Crosby? And he is bringing a friend, as our numbers have ballooned. We have 25 women signed up, and a wait list of 3!
I feel a little crazy doing this. All of these women are so enthusiastic, but I have a confession. Never in my life have I wanted to play hockey. Before I met Husband, I hadn't even watched a hockey game. I know it is our national obsession, but I curled in high school - and had an ER visit with that sport.
We watch the figure skaters practicing on the ice beside our sons hockey. I would do that if I could, not hockey. Those cute skirts! Looking graceful leaping around to music. I would like that.
Yesterday I went shopping for hockey equipment. Didn't know that it could be depressing. I could fit into youth XL pants, or men's small. I am not that big (I am not that small, either), but I do have to pull them up over hips! Men don't have hips. I wasn't going to buy men's medium - I just couldn't go there. Then the shoulder pads. Guess what else men don't have? The kid in the store thought that I could fit into a youth large. I read the size on the label - chest size 34 inches. "Who knows their chest size?" the kid asked. Uh... any woman who puts on a bra every morning, you idiot. I am not a 34.
I ended up with men's small pants and shoulder pads. Now I am worried about the helmet. We have a few extra helmets at home so I haven't bought one, but it suddenly struck me last night that I am claustrophobic, and I don't think that I can wear a cage. I need to have easy access to my puffer, just in case.
As we count down the days I oscillate between excitement and terror. I can't really skate, and I have never been on hockey skates before. I don't want to get hurt. I don't want to make a fool out of myself. I am scared.
Anyone know of a nice ballet drop-in studio in the city? I think that is more my thing.
I'm convinced if they could up the cuteness factor of hockey equipment and perhaps add some glitter or sequins to the jerseys I might be able to get my 7 year old daughter to play, otherwise I'm having no luck....