It’s Hockey Time!

Well, I have officially “registered” to play in my first Amateur Hockey League (AAHL). At 42 years old (as of Dec. 24th!), I really have no clue what I am thinking here. It seems as I get older, the more I want to test myself, push myself and put myself in a perfect position to break every bone in my body. Last year, it was (and still is to a lesser degree) Krav Maga, and now it’s Ice Hockey. I have to say though, that if you have ever watched hockey on TV or been to a game, you already know that it is the BEST sport in the world to watch, hands down, and I am totally addicted, and there’s no way that a true hockey fan could blame me. And if you think it looks easy-think again! It is also the HARDEST sport on the planet (something that those darn Canadians finally came up with that was worth while-haha!…no cracks from you North of the Border folks..my Dad is from Ontario, so I have SOME kind of right to talk trash right?). It truly amazes me at the skill, that some of the younger players, like my 5 year old little boy, have, from starting so early. I sure wish I had hit the ice when I was a kid. It definitely would have made life a heck of a lot easier (and my risk of serious injury less) right now! Needless to say, I am VERY excited. I’m not the best skater, but I have one hell of a slapshot and I plan to score TONS of goals! So, do you think my dream of being the oldest player to enter the NHL is REALLY unrealistic? …(“ladies and gentleman…at left wing, Mike Costigan”…the crowd roars wildly!)… My wife thinks I’m nuts-haha! But as always, I like to THINK BIG (you’d be proud Mr. Trump!). So, keep your fingers crossed for me and get out here and SUPPORT your NHL teams! The Atlanta Thrashers are playing their best hockey in franchise history and we still are having trouble filling just over $18,000 seats-even with 4.5 million people here! Pony up for some tix and a good time folks. You’ll NEVER forget your first Hockey game-NEVER!