Awimb should I return to playing

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01-25-2017, 01:27 PM
Pat Vegas

Awimb should I return to playing

Ice hockey?

I gave it a bash in 2015 and was so out of shape so I packed it in.
I may have sold all my gear and would need to buy it again.

still have time to play imo. I love playing but it's a lot of effort. but i am getting in shape anyway so this would be good.
01-25-2017, 01:33 PM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

Ice hockey?

I gave it a bash in 2015 and was so out of shape so I packed it in.
I may have sold all my gear and would need to buy it again.

still have time to play imo. I love playing but it's a lot of effort. but i am getting in shape anyway so this would be good.

Are you over 30, f? Chaps playing sport over the age of 30 is all a bit undignified. It's like dancing. Once you reach 30, it's best left to the younger lads.
01-25-2017, 01:35 PM
Pat Vegas

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Are you over 30, f? Chaps playing sport over the age of 30 is all a bit undignified. It's like dancing. Once you reach 30, it's best left to the younger lads.

It was quite unusual when I went back I am 34 now and when I was younger I would always be playing in the age group above me.

Though the life span of a hockey player tends to be a bit longer than a footballer.
There has been the odd player in the pro's in their 40's

I am playing a recreational level so it's not that bad and there are a load of older players too.

It's actually something I am extremely good at (well was good at)

also I have a car and the rink is nearby. In the past it was a pain in the arse to play.
01-25-2017, 02:44 PM
PSRB

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

It was quite unusual when I went back I am 34 now and when I was younger I would always be playing in the age group above me.

Though the life span of a hockey player tends to be a bit longer than a footballer.
There has been the odd player in the pro's in their 40's

I am playing a recreational level so it's not that bad and there are a load of older players too.

It's actually something I am extremely good at (well was good at)

also I have a car and the rink is nearby. In the past it was a pain in the arse to play.

Take up golf
01-25-2017, 02:45 PM
Pat Vegas

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Originally Posted by PSRB

Take up golf

I've been considering that.
01-25-2017, 03:01 PM
Chief Arrowhead

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

I've been considering that.

NHL 17 -- much safer and if you are losing you can always disconnect.
01-25-2017, 03:04 PM
Pat Vegas

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Originally Posted by Chief Arrowhead

NHL 17 -- much safer and if you are losing you can always disconnect.

The only thing I don't like about the NHL games is they haven't changed much over the years.
get a bit boring after a while.

I had them all since NHLPA 93.
01-25-2017, 04:55 PM
World's End Stella

I play girl's hockey now, Pat. Or as Canadians would call it, Field Hockey. Or as Brits call it, Hockey.

Astro turf instead of ice, shoes instead of skates, a ball instead of a puck and a funny shaped stick, but no skirts.

Was quite the adjustment, I can tell you. But it's great fun and you can play until you're ready to drop, basically. I play every Saturday from October to March in a league which is quite competitive for 45+ chaps. Always a good beer up afterwards as well.

I highly recommend it.